CHRISTINGLE

for 1 hour
St Giles Church Desborough
Lower Street Desborough, NN14 2NP, United Kingdom

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 on the top.
takes a Christingle and the candles are all lit to create a warm, magical glow symbolising the light of Christ and bringing hope to people living in darkness.
Christingles are made using oranges and a few other bits, as you choose. You light the candle at the end of a service to spread a magical glow around everyone. Each element of a Christingle has a special meaning and helps to tell the Christian story.

St Giles Church Desborough

Whoever you are, you are welcome! St Giles is an Anglican and Methodist partnership,and we aim to be a community rooted in Christ, sharing his love with the world. There's a lot going on at St Giles, both online and in our building and community. You will find much more information on our website at stgilesdesborough.org. We'd love to see you - old, young or in between. 

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Hannah Jeffery - Rector

St Giles Church
Lower Street,
Desborough,
Northamptonshire

NN14 2NP
CHURCH OFFICE
01536 506299
RECTOR
01536 660415

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CHRISTINGLE

for 1 hour
St Giles Church Desborough
Lower Street Desborough, NN14 2NP, United Kingdom

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 on the top.
takes a Christingle and the candles are all lit to create a warm, magical glow symbolising the light of Christ and bringing hope to people living in darkness.
Christingles are made using oranges and a few other bits, as you choose. You light the candle at the end of a service to spread a magical glow around everyone. Each element of a Christingle has a special meaning and helps to tell the Christian story.

Safeguarding

Our parish of Desborough: St Giles is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Peterborough’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

Find out more

St Giles Church Desborough Charity No. 1183557