Nine Lessons and Carols

for 1 hour
St Mary & All Saints
Off A338 Ellingham Ringwood, BH24 3PJ, United Kingdom
A traditional service of Nine Lessons and Carols at
St Mary & All Saints Church, Ellingham.

Nine Lessons and Carols, also known as the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols and Service of Nine Lessons and Carols, is a service of Christian worship traditionally celebrated on or near Christmas Eve. The story of the fall of humanity, the promise of the Messiah, and the birth of Jesus is told in nine short Bible readings or lessons from Genesis, the prophetic books and the Gospels, interspersed with the singing of Christmas carols, hymns and choir anthems.

St Mary & All Saints

St Mary & All Saints Church is a warm and welcoming Christian community. There are a variety of services including traditional services from the Book of Common Prayer and an All Age Service for the local school. On the first Sunday of every month, a wonderful Bring and Share Lunch is held after the Morning Service. 


"The parish of Ringwood w Ellingham & Harbridge is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Winchester’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services."


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Nine Lessons and Carols

for 1 hour
St Mary & All Saints
Off A338 Ellingham Ringwood, BH24 3PJ, United Kingdom

A traditional service of Nine Lessons and Carols at
St Mary & All Saints Church, Ellingham.

Nine Lessons and Carols, also known as the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols and Service of Nine Lessons and Carols, is a service of Christian worship traditionally celebrated on or near Christmas Eve. The story of the fall of humanity, the promise of the Messiah, and the birth of Jesus is told in nine short Bible readings or lessons from Genesis, the prophetic books and the Gospels, interspersed with the singing of Christmas carols, hymns and choir anthems.

St Mary & All Saints Charity No. 1134815