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

Advent Tree Festival

Saturday 30 November 2024, Sunday 01 December 2024 at for 5 hours
Great Horkesley: All Saints' Church
Great Horkesley: All Saints' Church, NAYLAND ROAD Great Horkesley Colchester, CO6 4BD, United Kingdom
Come and see the Advent trees decorated by local organisations, with money raised supporting the activities of the local church.
Church open, 11am - 4pm.

Compline for Advent

Tuesday 03 December 2024, Tuesday 10 December 2024, Tuesday 17 December 2024, Tuesday 24 December 2024 at for 30 mins
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt
New Church Road West Bergholt Colchester, CO6 3JF, United Kingdom
Join us on ZOOM for a quiet service at the end of the day, every Tuesday during Advent. For the link, please contact the administrator (details on the contact page)

Blue Christmas Service

for 1 hour
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt
New Church Road West Bergholt Colchester, CO6 3JF, United Kingdom
A special service in the run up to Christmas, for those who find this time of year difficult for whatever reason.

Carol Service at St. Mary's Old Church, West Bergholt

for 1 hour
Old St. Mary's Church
Old St. Mary's Church, Hall Lane West Bergholt, CO6 3DU, United Kingdom
Join us for a special Christmas carol service, in St. Mary's Old Church. Dressing up warm is advised, but all adds to the charm!!

Festive Fun afternoon with Christmas Tree decorating and a Christingle service

for 2 hours, 30 mins
Little Horkesley: St Peter & St Paul
Little Horkesley: St Peter & St Paul, Vinesse Road Little Horkesley Colchester, CO6 4DB, United Kingdom
Join us for an afternoon of festive fun, Christmas tree decorating, followed by a Christingle service.

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Carol Service

for 1 hour
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt
New Church Road West Bergholt Colchester, CO6 3JF, United Kingdom
Come and sing your favourite carols and listen to the traditional Christmas readings

Crib Service

for 1 hour
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt
New Church Road West Bergholt Colchester, CO6 3JF, United Kingdom
Join us for this special interactive service suitable for all ages as we prepare to celebrate Christmas

Christmas Morning Celebration

for 1 hour
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt
New Church Road West Bergholt Colchester, CO6 3JF, United Kingdom
Come and celebrate with us on this special Christmas morning