Advent and Christmas

All are invited to join us to make some Christmas decorations!

There will be a range of decorations available for all ages to get creative (including wreath making).

Email followthestar@windleshamchurch.org.uk for more information.

Join us for an intergenerational service to see in the Advent season whether young or old or somewhere in between. Including sung worship, interactive participation, lighting of the first candle on the Advent Wreath. This act of worship will be followed by a Said Communion.

Christmas Toddler Praise

A short, fun session of songs, games and stories for under 5’s and their adults, followed by drinks and a biscuit

Family Carols

An uplifting service of Christmas carols, festive readings, followed by mince pies and mulled wine.  Fun for all the family, all welcome!

Advent Reflection

Everyone is invited to a seasonal look at the history of the Virgin Mary in art. 

We will discover that she first appears as the mother of Jesus painted on the walls of the  catacombs in Rome about 200 CE. She then reappears in mosaics in churches in Byzantine Empire and then during 11th and 13th century as the Queen of Heaven in places such as Notre Dame in Paris and in the stained glass in Chartres cathedral .

From 1300 to 1700 during the Renaissance and Baroque periods, Mary became one of  the most important subjects in art in Italy, France Spain, Flanders and Germany  We will see her as a  girl and a mother and the object of great veneration for her sacrifice and suffering.

N.B.  THIS REFLECTION IS ONLINE VIA ZOOM.
To join use the MORE INFO link.

A Christmassy Afternoon

Join us for a time of carols (led by St John’s choir), festive readings, mulled wine, mince pies and a cup of tea!

This afternoon is aimed at adults, but all are welcome. Drop us a quick note to register interest.

Christmas Toddler Praise

A short, fun session of songs, games and stories for under 5’s and their adults, followed by drinks and a biscuit

Nine Lessons and Carols

Our Traditional Carol service. Join us either in person or online as we sing carols and hear again the unfolding of the story throughout the centuries.

Featuring carols sung by the church choir and readings from some familiar faces from the church and community.

Community Carols

Come and join us on the Field of Remembrance for Carols around the Christmas Tree. We will start singing from 4pm. The song words are available for digital download to a mobile device or can be printed prior to the event (We will have some Carol Sheets with us too).

If you are local please consider walking to the field to help alleviate local congestion. Do bring a torch with you and dress warm and snug as we will be out in the open!

Oh, and bring plenty of Christmas cheer! Come, join the celebration!’

The Nativity

A Nativity Service with a difference, as we celebrate together.

We encourage all the children to ‘dress up’ as normal (or borrow one of our costumes) as we share the Christmas story and sing carols.

Bacon sandwiches and pastries will be served from 9.30am with The Nativity beginning no later than 10.30am. Mulled wine, mince pies and other goodies will be served afterwards.

Christmas Day Communion

Join us as we begin our Christmas morning with a quiet, reflective said communion.

All Welcome

A Christmas Day Celebration

Join us in person or online as we celebrate Christmas Day together!

A time of prayers, communion and carols for all the family as we gather on Christmas Day.

This service will be live-streamed but will not have the words of the service on screen as we normally do. We therefore invite you to download the service sheet beforehand. We have made two downloads available, one to use on your device (such as a phone or tablet) and the other to use if you wish to print the service sheet at home. Please use one of the links below.