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Advent and Christmas
There’s something for everyone across our church communities this Advent and Christmas season! Whether you love traditional carols or modern celebrations, quiet reflection or joyful gatherings, we welcome families and individuals alike to join us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
Advent Carols by Candlelight
Join us for a traditional service of carols and readings as we begin the season of advent.
Sunday 30th November - 4pm
St Andrew's Bolam
with the Wannie Liners
St Cuthbert's Hebron
Service of Light and Hope
Christmas time can be difficult without the ones we love and miss. Join us for a service of remembrance and celebration of life for those who are no longer with us.
Saturday 6th December - 4pm
St Mary Magdalene Mitford
Family Christingle
Jesus is the Light of the World!
Come along and make your own Christingle as it tells the story of Jesus' birth and the hope that we have in Christ at Christmas time!
Sunday 7th December - 4pm
St Andrew's Bolam
Refreshments Served
Community Christmas
Come along and kick off the season with a community carols and Christmas celebration. Music, drama and fun for all the family!
Friday 12th December - 5pm
St Giles Netherwitton
Followed by Mince Pies and Mulled Wine
Carols in the Pub
Enjoy a good old fashioned carol singalong in the Local! All Welcome
Thursday 18th December - 7pm
The Plough Mitford
With the Mitford Buskers
Carols and Classics
Finding Christmas in Film
Come and enjoy the Festive season through traditional carols and classic Christmas films. Featuring the Fabulous Ravenswood Singers. Enjoy a warming mulled wine and a mince pie.
Friday 19th December - 7pm
St Andrew's Hartburn
with the Ravenswood Singers
Dickensian Christmas Celebration
Join us for a festive family experience as we share the Christmas story in the spirit of Charles Dickens! Inspired by A Christmas Carol, we’ll journey through Christmas past, present, and future to discover the true meaning of Christmas—ending at the heart of it all, the Nativity.
Come dressed as your favourite Nativity Character.
Sunday 21st December - 4pm
St Mary Magdalene Mitford
Followed by Mince Pies and Mulled Wine
Christmas Eve Services
Join us for Carols and Lessons as we journey to the Manger on this Holy Night.
St Cuthbert's Hebron - 4pm
Come along for some Festive Fun on the Green as we sing carols in the community.
Longhorsley Village Green
4pm
Take a journey to the Crib dressed as your favourite nativity Character.
St Mary Magdalene Whalton - 4pm
Join us for some Community Carol singing on the Village Green
with the Mitford Buskers
Mitford Village Green
Font Side
6pm
Celebrate the Holy Night that Christ was born as we celebrate Holy Communion at Midnight
St Mary Magdalene Mitford
11pm
Christmas Day
10am - Carols and Holy Communion
St Helen's Longhorsley
10am - Carols and Holy Communion
St Mary Magdalene Mitford
10.30am - Lessons and Carols
St Andrew's Hartburn
10.30am - Carols and Christmas Celebration
St Giles Netherwitton
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