Advent & Christmas at St Barnabas 2025!
- St Barnabas
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As in previous years, at St Barnabas and St Katharine's Matson we will be joining with the Church of England's national Christmas theme. This year's theme is "The Joy of Christmas".
Advent & Christmas Services/Events
Saturday 29th November
10:30am: Make your own "Snowtivity" - A free family event for all ages. No booking needed!
Sunday 30th December
10:30am: Together for Communion - Gathering together for worship on the first Sunday of the church’s year. Children and young people’s groups running
in the halls, Registration from 10.15.
4:00pm: Christingle - Come and find out more about Jesus Light of the World
and support the work of the Children’s Society
Sunday 7th December
10:30am: All Age Worship for Advent
Sunday 14th December
10:30am: Children & Youth Nativity Play - Our children and young people will lead worship this morning in the Halls as they share their Nativity Play.
Sunday 21st December
10:30am: Together for Communion - Gathering together for worship on the fourth Sunday of Advent Sunday. Children and young people’s groups running
in the halls, Registration from 10.15.
6:00pm: Community Carols by Candlelight - Come and listen to the Christmas story told through carols, readings and anthems sung by the St Barnabas Community Choir.
Wednesday 24th December
4:30pm: Crib Service - come dressed up as your favourite nativity character or borrow a costume when you arrive!
11:00pm: First Communion of Christmas
Thursday 25th December
9:00am: Online Christmas Celebration (streamed on St Barnabas Facebook Page and YouTube)
10:30am: All In for Christmas Communion - Gathering together for worship on Christmas Day.
The Church of England website also has resources that you can download or sign up to including:
Signing up to their mailing list for daily reflection emails including bible readings, short reflections, practical challenges and prayers linked to weekly themes.
Downloadable reflections for 11-15 year olds
Daily reflections through the Everyday Faith app
A collection of nine imagined stories told from the perspective of women called "Women of the Nativity".
If you have any questions, want a chat or want to meet someone before coming to any services or events at church then just get in touch by phone, email or through the website. We would love to hear from you.
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