Support your local community with a visit to the Christmas Tree Festival; celebrate Jesus as the Light of the World at our Christingle service (the service with the orange); rediscover old favourites at our carol service; come along as a family to celebrate Christmas at one of our two Crib services (lots of dress-up activity for children); or spend time in traditional reflection and worship at our Christmas Holy Communion services.

We have something for everyone – check our events page for more details or click on the attached poster, above.

Christingle means ‘Christ Light’ and is used to celebrate Jesus Christ as the “Light of the World”.

Started by The Children’s Society, the Chrsitingle is a symbol to help children understand the importance of Jesus and the Gospel and their relevance at Christmas.

During the service, the congregation all ‘build’ a Christingle and learn about the four elements which make it*:

• An orange represents the world
• A red ribbon or red tape represents the blood of Christ
• Four sweets represent the fruits of God’s creation
• A lit candle represents Jesus as the light of the world

*All materials are supplied by church and will be handed to you when you arrive.

Family Worship at John Godber Centre
11am Sunday 24th October
11am Sunday 28th November

God and Games at St John the Evangelist
4pm Sunday 21st November
4pm Sunday 19th December

Advent Time Travel at STMM
10-noon Saturday 27th November
– please book in via Jane

Christingle at STMM
12th December 4pm

For more info see the EVENTS section of our website for news on specific events.
Or contact jane_haywood@hotmail.com
Helen Chantry 01158747369

Download a list of the above to save a date.