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 Sunday Toy Service

for 1 hour
St John's Church, Farsley
New Street Farsley Leeds, LS28 5DJ, United Kingdom
Our countdown to Christmas starts on Advent Sunday when we are holding our very special Toy Service. We will be collecting donations of new toys which can be gifted to families who are facing a difficult Christmas.

We are working with a local charity who collect toys (only new toys - no second hand or regifted items please) to donate to families. Please bring items unwrapped so they can be sorted and given to the most appropriate recipients.

Carols by Candlelight

for 1 hour, 30 mins
St John's Church, Farsley
New Street Farsley Leeds, LS28 5DJ, United Kingdom
For many people this is their favourite service in the build-up to Christmas. Join us in church, bathed in the light of hundreds of candles, for a traditional service of carols and readings as we listen again to the story of the first Christmas.

It can be hard to find moments of calm to relax and enjoy space to reflect on what Christmas really means when December is so hectic, but this service is your opportunity to do just that.

Nativity Service with donkey rides

for 1 hour
St John's Church, Farsley
New Street Farsley Leeds, LS28 5DJ, United Kingdom
Start off your Christmas week by joining for us with this joyful and slightly chaotic nativity service!

Young and old are most welcome to dress up as a favourite character from the Christmas story. We have space for as many Marys, Josephs and shepherds as you can bring!

And we will have real donkeys in church and available afterwards for donkey rides.

Christingle Service

for 1 hour
St John's Church, Farsley
New Street Farsley Leeds, LS28 5DJ, United Kingdom
Bring the youngest members of your family to enjoy a traditional Christingle Service on Christmas Eve afternoon. Learn about why we a candle in an orange and what the red ribbon and sweets all represent. It's a special service we all remember from childhood and it's just as magical passing that tradition on to others.

As well as this service there is another at 5pm which can sometimes be quieter.

Christingle Service

for 1 hour
St John's Church, Farsley
New Street Farsley Leeds, LS28 5DJ, United Kingdom
Bring the youngest members of your family to enjoy a traditional Christingle Service on Christmas Eve afternoon. Learn about why we a candle in an orange and what the red ribbon and sweets all represent. It's a special service we all remember from childhood and it's just as magical passing that tradition on to others.

As well as this service there is an earlier one at 4pm.

Midnight Communion

for 1 hour
St John's Church, Farsley
New Street Farsley Leeds, LS28 5DJ, United Kingdom
On this most holy of nights, celebrate the joy of Christmas with us at this special Midnight Communion.

The church will be illuminated by candlelight as we sing carols and celebrate the birth of Jesus together.

Family Worship

for 30 mins
St John's Church, Farsley
New Street Farsley Leeds, LS28 5DJ, United Kingdom
Start your Christmas Day with us for a short, family-friendly, service. Feel free to bring a gift with you that you are thankful for, and we will join together to sing carols and celebrate this most special of days together.