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

Advent Sunday - Morning Worship

for 1 hour
St Nicholas, Thanington
St Nicholas, Thanington, Thanington Road Canterbury, CT1 3XE, United Kingdom
You can expect a friendly welcome and a Church of England service of the word. This includes hynns, songs, prayers, bible readings and a sermon. On the first Sunday of Advent, we'll also be lighting the first candle on our Advent wreath. This service does not include holy communion. Refreshments are served in the hall after the service.

Holy Communion during Advent

for 1 hour, 15 mins
St Nicholas, Thanington
St Nicholas, Thanington, Thanington Road Canterbury, CT1 3XE, United Kingdom
A service of Holy Communion during Advent. You can expect a warm welcome, lighting Advent candles, hymns and worship songs, Bible reading and sermon, prayers and sharing bread and wine in communion. Refreshments served in the hall straight after the service. We don't have a separate children's group but can provide toys or activity sheets for children to use while they are with you during the service.

Holy Communion during Advent

for 1 hour, 15 mins
St Nicholas, Thanington
St Nicholas, Thanington, Thanington Road Canterbury, CT1 3XE, United Kingdom
A service of Holy Communion during Advent. You can expect a warm welcome, lighting Advent candles, hymns and worship songs, Bible reading and sermon, prayers and sharing bread and wine in communion. Refreshments served in the hall straight after the service. We don't have a separate children's group but can provide toys or activity sheets for children to use while they are with you during the service.

Carols by Candlelight

for 1 hour
St Nicholas, Thanington
Thanington Road Canterbury, CT1 3XE, United Kingdom
A wonderful opportunity to sing carols and listen to Christmas readings from the Bible, surrounded by candlelight.

CAMEO Festive Tea and Carols

for 2 hours
Warren Lodge
Warren Lodge, 177 Ashford Road, Canterbury, CT1 3XR, United Kingdom
In December, it's all change for CAMEO lunch club. Intead of lunch at the church, come and enjoy a festive tea and carols in the lounge at Warren Lodge, 177 Ashford Road. Cost is £5 per person. Booking is essential. Get in touch for more details or to book a place.

Holy Communion during Advent

for 1 hour, 15 mins
St Nicholas, Thanington
St Nicholas, Thanington, Thanington Road Canterbury, CT1 3XE, United Kingdom
A service of Holy Communion during Advent. You can expect a warm welcome, lighting Advent candles, hymns and worship songs, Bible reading and sermon, prayers and sharing bread and wine in communion. Refreshments served in the hall straight after the service. We don't have a separate children's group but can provide toys or activity sheets for children to use while they are with you during the service.

Midnight Communion starting at 11.15pm.

for 1 hour
St Nicholas, Thanington
St Nicholas, Thanington, Thanington Road Canterbury, CT1 3XE, United Kingdom
See in CHristmas Day and celebrate the first communion of Christmas, with carols, bible reading, sermon, and prayers.

Christmas day - morning celebration

for 1 hour
St Nicholas, Thanington
Thanington Road Canterbury, CT1 3XE, United Kingdom
A simple and interactive Christmas morning celebration - with carols, bible reading, a christmas message, and prayers.