Advent , Christmas, Epiphany and Candlemas at St Matthew with St Chad

Notices Church_news Advent christmas

We hope you will be able to visit or join us for the Advent to Candlemas Season. All are welcome, whether Christians, of other faiths or non. 

Our new Church Year begins on Sunday 1st December, when we light the 1st Candle on our Advent Wreath during our 10am Communion service. Each Sunday we shall light the other Advent candles during our 10am Communion services.

On Saturday 14th December we are holding a Christmas fete with free visits to see Santa Claus (St Nicholas). This will take place in Church between 11am and 2.30pm. There will also be sales of clothes, toys and books as well as a tombola stall and raffle. Light refreshments at reasonable prices will also be on sale. 

On Sunday 22nd December we are holding a Free Family Film Show in Church, doors open at 1pm and all are welcome.

Our Christmas Season will begin on Tuesday 24th December with our 6pm short Family Service of readings and carols, in Church, followed by light refreshments. 

On Wednesday 25th December we shall be holding a short family Communion service  at 10am - all are welcome.

On Sunday 29th December we shall be holding a short family Communion service at 10am

On Sunday 5th January 2025 we shall be holding a short family Communion service to celebrate the Epiphany and remember the visit of the Magi (three Kings) at 10am. Come and see our simple pageant. 

Each Sunday during Epiphany, we shall be holding 10am Communion services.

Our Christmas season will end at our candle lit, family friendly, short and simple Candlemas service on Sunday 2 February 2025 at 6pm.