With Advent beginning on 1st December for once, we start our preparation for Christmas in the age-old way with traditional carols and readings; reflecting on the season to come and seeking calm amid the chaos .

A service of nine lessons and carols to start the festive season. Calm...amid the chaos of Christmas preparations. Bright...in the joy of celebrating our Lord's birth.

For children and everyone still young at heart..
Amid all the excitement of Christmas Eve, we pause to Follow the Star and tell the story of Christmas. Come and be part of St Mary's own nativity scene.
Bring a figure from your own crib set. Dress up as one of the animals in the stable ... or a shepherd… a king… an angel. Whoever you may be, you are welcome in Christ's story.

Celebrate Christmas with us the minute it is here …. the service will start at 11.30pm on Christmas Eve so that we can make our First Communion of Christmas together as the clock strikes twelve. We welcome Archdeacon Jane Proudfoot to St Mary's to lead the service.
Happy Christmas everyone, with love from St Mary's.

Celebrate on Christmas morning with us at 10am.
Astbury, Smallwood and Somerford join together for a child-friendly service for all ages ………… and home in time to cook Christmas lunch!