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

Messy Church for Christmas

for 1 hour, 45 mins
St Michael and All Angels
South St/Penhill Rd Lancing, BN15 8AJ, United Kingdom
Messy Church is a form of church for all ages that involves creativity, celebration and hospitality. We have a range of activities for people of all ages all based around a theme for the session, join together for a celebration time and finish with a shared meal.

The session begins at 3.15 pm with tea/coffee or juice and we usually finish around 5 pm. There is no charge for these sessions but any donations are welcome.

You do need to book your space using the church website (booking open now).
More info

Walking Nativity

for 2 hours
St Michael and All Angels
South St/Penhill Rd Lancing, BN15 8AJ, United Kingdom
Join in our special ‘Walking Nativity’ through Lancing village on Saturday 14 December. Meeting at the Holy Family Church in North Road at 2 pm. During the journey we will tell the story of Jesus' birth and sing some well-known carols. We will also be joined by a donkey.

This is open to everyone young and old. Everyone is welcome to dress up as either Angels, Shepherds or Kings. This doesn't mean only children, adults can join the fun too.

Ending at St Michael's for mince pies, mulled wine and singalong Christmas carols.

Shepherds Arise!

for 2 hours
St Mary the Blessed Virgin
Church Lane Sompting, BN15 0AZ, United Kingdom
A selection of beautiful old West Gallery carols from Sussex villages accompanied by flute, fiddles, serpent, bassoon, clarinet, concertinas and recorder. Between the carols are readings about Christmas in Sussex in the past, and the musicians play lively dance tunes from old Sussex manuscripts. There is also a Sussex Mummers' play.

This is a lovely celebration of Christmas from earlier centuries, still full of the joy and delight it gave then.

Free admission - retiring collection

Crib Service

for 1 hour
St Mary the Blessed Virgin
Church Lane Sompting, BN15 0AZ, United Kingdom
A service with readings telling the Christmas story and carols for everyone to sing.

No tickets required - all welcome

Early 'Midnight' Mass

for 1 hour
St Peter the Apostle
Bowness Avenue Sompting Lancing, BN15 9TS, United Kingdom
This is an early 'Midnight' Mass starting at 8 pm.
Join us and experience the true wonder of Christmas as we celebrate the birth of Christ, who is God-with-us.

No tickets required - all welcome

Midnight Mass

for 1 hour
St Michael and All Angels
South St/Penhill Rd Lancing, BN15 8AJ, United Kingdom
For many people Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve is a special time – a time when we are filled with the wonder and joy of Christmas.

Join us and experience the true wonder of Christmas as we celebrate the birth of Christ, who is God-with-us.
Includes the singing of Christmas Carols, a sermon and Holy Communion.

No tickets required - all welcome

Christmas Day Mass with Carols

for 1 hour
St Michael and All Angels
South St/Penhill Rd Lancing, BN15 8AJ, United Kingdom
A service to celebrate Christmas morning, and the appearing of Jesus as Emmanuel – ‘God with us’.
Includes the singing of Christmas Carols, a sermon and Holy Communion.

No tickets required - all welcome