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

Online Christmas Fair

Every day at for 23 hours, 59 mins
St George, Stalybridge
Church Walk Stalybridge, SK15 1DL, United Kingdom
Like last year, we are holding an online Christmas Fair on Facebook during November and December. It's a great opportunity to get unique gifts, while also supporting our local community. If you are on Facebook, click on 'More information' to browse lots of affordable gift ideas from small, local businesses, as well as a church stall.
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Traditional Christmas Fair

for 3 hours
St George, Stalybridge
Church Walk Stalybridge, SK15 1DL, United Kingdom
We will be holding our traditional Fair again this year with many old favourites such as bottle stall, household goods and raffles, with a variety of new stalls mixed in. Have fun while browsing for unique gifts or simply enjoy a hot drink with lunch and a cake with friends.

Toy Service

for 1 hour, 15 mins
St George, Stalybridge
Church Walk Stalybridge, SK15 1DL, United Kingdom
We are again donating to the Tameside Christmas Toy Appeal, whose volunteers wrap donated gifts and distribute them to families with children in poverty, throughout Tameside in time for Christmas. Toys - and clothing items such as hats, socks, scarves etc - for all age groups up to 16yrs will be gratefully received. Please note all gifts should be new, unwrapped, and unfortunately soft toys cannot be donated.
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Advent Carol Service

for 1 hour, 30 mins
St George, Stalybridge
Church Walk Stalybridge, SK15 1DL, United Kingdom
Advent carol service by candlelight. Get ready for the season of Advent as we look forward to the birth of Jesus.

Brunch with Santa

for 2 hours
St George, Stalybridge
Church Walk Stalybridge, SK15 1DL, United Kingdom
Santa is coming and we are having Brunch with him on 7th December! Due to the high demand for this event last year, we have invited Santa to 2 sittings, 10am to 12noon and 1pm to 3pm. There will be a visit from Santa, a gift for each child and a light meal for everyone. The cost is £5 per child and £3 per adult. Bookings can be made by email to [email protected]. Please state when enquiring, the no. of adults, no. of children, and the first name and age of each child (so Santa can bring a suitable gift). The maximum number per table is 6.

Brunch with Santa

for 2 hours
St George, Stalybridge
Church Walk Stalybridge, SK15 1DL, United Kingdom
Santa is coming and we are having Brunch with him on 7th December! Due to the high demand for this event last year, we have invited Santa to 2 sittings, 10am to 12noon and 1pm to 3pm. There will be a visit from Santa, a gift for each child and a light meal for everyone. The cost is £5 per child and £3 per adult. Bookings can be made by email to [email protected]. Please state when enquiring, the no. of adults, no. of children, and the first name and age of each child (so Santa can bring a suitable gift). The maximum number per table is 6.

Nine Lessons and Carols

for 1 hour, 30 mins
St George, Stalybridge
St George, Stalybridge, Church Walk Stalybridge, SK15 1DL, United Kingdom
Nine short Bible readings (or lessons) from Genesis, the prophetic books and the Gospels, interspersed with the singing of Christmas carols and hymns.

Carols and mulled wine

for 2 hours, 30 mins
St George, Stalybridge
Church Walk Stalybridge, SK15 1DL, United Kingdom
An informal get together, a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie while singing along to popular carols. There is a charge of £5 for this event, children are free.

Blessing of the Crib and Christingles

for 1 hour, 30 mins
St George, Stalybridge
Church Walk Stalybridge, SK15 1DL, United Kingdom
This service is aimed at young people but of course everyone is welcome! Bring your children along and join us as everyone arrives at the Inn. We give thanks and pray for God's blessing of the crib and all those who look upon it. It is also a reminder of the humble setting for the birth of Jesus Christ.

Midnight Mass

for 1 hour, 30 mins
St George, Stalybridge
St George, Stalybridge, Church Walk Stalybridge, SK15 1DL, United Kingdom
As Christmas Eve gives way to Christmas Day, we celebrate the Service of Worship in honour of the Nativity of Jesus. It's a beautiful and highly recommended service.

Christmas Day Eucharist

for 1 hour, 15 mins
St George, Stalybridge
Church Walk Stalybridge, SK15 1DL, United Kingdom
Morning worship and communion on Christmas Day.
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