You’re invited to church this Christmas!

You are very welcome at our Advent and Christmas services and events – bring your family and friends or come along on your own. Whether it will be your first time at church or you have been before, we look forward to welcoming you!

All events Calendar Advent & Christmas

Midnight Mass (livestreamed)

Tuesday 24 December 2024 at for 29 mins
St Mary's, The Minster, Ilminster
Silver Street Ilminster, TA19 0DU, United Kingdom
Communion Service in the Minster Church, or watch the livestreamed service from wherever you are.
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Christmas Day - 8am BCP Holy Communion Service

Wednesday 25 December 2024 at for 45 mins
St Mary's, The Minster, Ilminster
Silver Street Ilminster, TA19 0DU, United Kingdom
Holy Communion for Christmas Day

The Minster Crib Service

Tuesday 24 December 2024 at for 1 hour
St Mary's, The Minster, Ilminster
Silver Street Ilminster, TA19 0DU, United Kingdom
Join us for our early evening Crib Service.

Christmas Day - 10.30am All Age Christmas Service

Wednesday 25 December 2024 at for 50 mins
St Mary's, The Minster, Ilminster
Silver Street Ilminster, TA19 0DU, United Kingdom
All Age Service celebrating the birth of Christ

Christmas Day - 11.30am Holy Communion Service

Wednesday 25 December 2024 at for 45 mins
St Mary's, The Minster, Ilminster
Silver Street Ilminster, TA19 0DU, United Kingdom
Starting immediately after the 10.30am All Age Service

Christingle

Sunday 08 December 2024 at for 1 hour
St Mary's, The Minster, Ilminster
Silver Street Ilminster, TA19 0DU, United Kingdom
Celebrate the light of Christ coming into the world with this relaxed and interactive service, in which attendees make their own Christingle (complete with sweets!)

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Advent Carol Service

Sunday 01 December 2024 at for 1 hour
St Mary's, Whitelackington
Whitelackington Ilminster, TA199EF, United Kingdom
Our Benefice Advent Carol Service at St Mary's Whitelackington.

Carols in the Churchyard

Saturday 21 December 2024 at for 1 hour
St Mary's, The Minster, Ilminster
Silver Street Ilminster, TA19 0DU, United Kingdom
A festive favourite with a chance for everyone to enjoy traditional carols, Christmas songs and readings.

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Christmas Tree Festival 2024

Monday 02 December 2024, Tuesday 03 December 2024, Wednesday 04 December 2024, Thursday 05 December 2024, Friday 06 December 2024, Saturday 07 December 2024 at for 10 hours
St Mary's, The Minster, Ilminster
Silver Street Ilminster, TA19 0DU, United Kingdom
Decorated trees and crib services raise funds for local good causes.

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See attached poster for full details, as opening times vary each day.