Winter is a physically dark time of year, often lit up with sparkling lights.
With the pandemic still present, this winter also feels dark in other ways - we're worried that we might not be able to see family or celebrate in the ways we want to - and the emotional toll of the last 21 months is getting many people down.
But we believe that Jesus' birth brings light in the darkest places of our lives - and we invite you to come and discover his light this Christmas.
Here are the different events and services - consider yourself invited!
Details of covid precautions are at the bottom of the page.
With the pandemic still present, this winter also feels dark in other ways - we're worried that we might not be able to see family or celebrate in the ways we want to - and the emotional toll of the last 21 months is getting many people down.
But we believe that Jesus' birth brings light in the darkest places of our lives - and we invite you to come and discover his light this Christmas.
Here are the different events and services - consider yourself invited!
Details of covid precautions are at the bottom of the page.
Saturday 18th
Christmas on the Green - 3.30 - 5pm
An event for the whole community with sing-along carols to a brass band, crafts, a photo booth, a Christmas presentation and refreshments – on Colebrook Green, between the church and Parish Hall. More details here.
Sunday 19th
NB No morning service on 19th
Carols by Candlelight - 4pm - booking recommended (available soon)
Carols by Candlelight - 7.30pm - booking recommended (available soon). This service will also be live-streamed - check back on the day for the link.
Christmas Eve
NB No afternoon Crib Service this year - we encourage you to come to Christmas on the Green instead (Sat 18th).
Midnight Mass - 11pm - booking recommended (available soon). This service will hopefully be live-streamed - check back on the day for the link.
Christmas Day
Christmas Communion - 9am - a traditional service with carols and communion. Booking recommended (available soon). This service will hopefully be live-streamed - check back on the day for the link.
All-age Christmas Celebration - 10.30am - fun for all the family with Christmas songs old and new as we celebrate the birth of Jesus together. Booking recommended (available soon).
Sunday 26th
NB No service this Sunday.
Christmas on the Green - 3.30 - 5pm
An event for the whole community with sing-along carols to a brass band, crafts, a photo booth, a Christmas presentation and refreshments – on Colebrook Green, between the church and Parish Hall. More details here.
Sunday 19th
NB No morning service on 19th
Carols by Candlelight - 4pm - booking recommended (available soon)
Carols by Candlelight - 7.30pm - booking recommended (available soon). This service will also be live-streamed - check back on the day for the link.
Christmas Eve
NB No afternoon Crib Service this year - we encourage you to come to Christmas on the Green instead (Sat 18th).
Midnight Mass - 11pm - booking recommended (available soon). This service will hopefully be live-streamed - check back on the day for the link.
Christmas Day
Christmas Communion - 9am - a traditional service with carols and communion. Booking recommended (available soon). This service will hopefully be live-streamed - check back on the day for the link.
All-age Christmas Celebration - 10.30am - fun for all the family with Christmas songs old and new as we celebrate the birth of Jesus together. Booking recommended (available soon).
Sunday 26th
NB No service this Sunday.
Covid precautions
- We are requesting that people where face masks (unless exempt) - especially when moving round the building and joining in with carols.
- We are requesting that people use the hand sanitiser provided at the entrances.
- We will keep small windows (and if the weather's not too cold outside, doors as well) open for added ventilation.
- We will limit numbers at our main services so the building doesn't become too crowded. Hence recommending that people book a space at the main services. You are welcome to turn up without a ticket, but we may need to turn people away if we reach what we consider to be a safe limit.
- We have larger gaps between rows than pre-covid.
- If you're not comfortable with people you don't know sitting next to you, you can pick up a yellow 'please leave this seat empty' sign at the entrance, and put it on the seat(s) next to you. Or you can use the balcony area, where there is more room (but the view isn't as good, sadly).
- Please do not come into the building if you are feeling unwell - or if you've had a positive covid test in the last 10 days or have been told to self-isolate, obviously!