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

Illuminated Angels and Stars

for 2 hours
St John's
St John's Road Newport, PO30 1LN, United Kingdom
Come and see displays of angels, stars and nativity sets by candlelight. This is a quiet reflective time for the beginning of Advent.

Angels and Stars Festival and Christmas Fair

for 4 hours
St John's
St John's Road Newport, PO30 1LN, United Kingdom
The angels, stars and nativity sets will be on display in the church plus the Christmas Fair will be in the hall. There will be stalls, tombolas, cakes, refreshments including light lunches and more.

Darkness to Light Service

for 1 hour
St Mary the Virgin
High Street Carisbrooke Newport, PO30 1NR, United Kingdom
A service of readings and hymns to mark the start of Advent.

Midweek Carol Service

for 1 hour
St John's
St John's Road Newport, PO30 1LN, United Kingdom
A short and simple carol service during midweek.

Blue Christmas Service

for 1 hour
Newport Minster
St Thomas' Square, High Street Newport, PO30 1SG, United Kingdom
A reflective service for Christmas for those who find this time of year difficult.

Christmas Cafe service

for 1 hour
St John's
St John's Road Newport, PO30 1LN, United Kingdom
An informal cafe style service in St John's hall with input by Junior Church. Refreshments will be available throughout the service which will be interactive and suitable for families.

Carols by Candlelight

for 1 hour, 30 mins
St John's
St John's Road Newport, PO30 1LN, United Kingdom
A traditional service of nine lessons and carols by candlelight.
Refreshments including mince pies will be served in the church hall after the service.

Christingle Service

for 1 hour
St Mary the Virgin
High Street Carisbrooke Newport, PO30 1NR, United Kingdom
A family friendly service to celebrate Christmas.

Crib Service

for 1 hour
St John's
St John's Road Newport, PO30 1LN, United Kingdom
Join us to tell the Christmas story on Christmas Eve. This service is specially suitable for families.

Midnight Mass

for 59 mins
St John's
St John's Road Newport, PO30 1LN, United Kingdom
A traditional Midnight Holy Communion service for Christmas by candlelight.
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Joint Benefice service

for 1 hour
St Mary the Virgin
High Street Carisbrooke Newport, PO30 1NR, United Kingdom
St John's
St John's Road Newport, PO30 1LN, United Kingdom
Newport Minster
St Thomas' Square, High Street Newport, PO30 1SG, United Kingdom
A special service for all the churches in the Benefice of Newport and Carisbrooke with Gatcombe for Christmastide.
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