Regular services and those marking the main church festivals are shown here. For detailed information on our services and other events please go to our website www.stmarysbitton.org.uk.
A quiet service of reflection on the fourth Sunday in Advent
CANDLELIGHT SERVICE OF LESSONS AND CAROLS
Hear the Christmas story retold from the Bible with carols old and new followed by mulled wine and a mince pie
Younger worshippers are invited to dress up as angels, shepherds or wise men – or even sheep or camels – to take part in the Christmas story and carols.
Experience the wonder as we
welcome the Christ-child.
A lively celebration of the birth of Jesus suitable for all ages.
A traditional service using the 1662 Book of Common Prayer. This is a quieter and more reflective service with prayers, readings, and a talk.
We extend a welcome for everyone, but the service content is aimed at an adult audience.
The three parishes of Warmley, Syston and Bitton come together for a joint service of Holy Communion on the First Sunday of Christmas
In this service we welcome all those who are baptised to share bread and wine and remember Jesus’ death and resurrection. There is a mixture of hymns and contemporary songs, prayers and bible readings and there is a bible-based talk. After the service there is opportunity for conversation and coffee.
We extend a welcome for everyone, but the service content is aimed at an adult audience. There are toys and books for young children available at the back of church.
A joyful celebration that brings families and communities together to share the light of Jesus and spread a message of hope.
Christingle celebrations are named after the Christingles that are lit during the ceremony. Christingles are oranges wrapped in red tape decorated with dried fruit or sweets with a candle in the top. Each element of a Christingle has a special meaning and helps to tell the Christian story.
A more formal service with prayers, hymns, worship songs and bible readings and a bible-based talk. After the service there is opportunity for conversation and coffee.
We extend a welcome for everyone, but the service content is aimed at an adult audience. There are toys and books for young children available at the back of church.
We gather together in worship in a more informal, interactive café style with contemporary songs and music, prayers, bible readings, drama, story and craft activities. There is breakfast serviced during the service with coffee and tea.
We extend a welcome for everyone, but the service content is aimed at children and young families.
This service can vary in its form and content. On some occasions we will gather together in worship in a more informal, interactive café style or we may use a more formal seating arrangement and have a parade service with the Scouts. There are usually contemporary songs and music, prayers, bible readings, drama and a talk.
Refreshments are offered after the service.
We extend a welcome for everyone, but the service content is aimed at young people and their families.
If there is a fifth Sunday in the month we gather together as a group of churches in one of the churches in the group in Bitton, Warmley or Syston. See news updates on this website, our parish magazine or local church notice boards for details of venues for this service
In this service we welcome all those who are baptised to share bread and wine and remember Jesus’ death and resurrection. There is a mixture of hymns and contemporary songs, prayers and bible readings and there is a bible-based talk. After the service there is opportunity for conversation and coffee and then to join in with a bring-and- share lunch.
We extend a welcome for everyone.
Whenever there is a fifth Sunday in the month