Christingle Service

Sunday 15 December 2024 Sunday at for 1 hour
Selsdon, St John the Divine
Upper Selsdon Road Selsdon Croydon, CR2 8DD, United Kingdom
Our joyful, family-friendly celebration that centres around the powerful symbol of the Christingle - a decorated orange that represents the light and love of Christ in the world. During our Christingle service, each person receives an orange decorated with a red ribbon, sweets on cocktail sticks, and a candle. Each element carries a special meaning: the orange represents the world, the red ribbon signifies Christ's love and sacrifice, the sweets symbolise the gifts of creation, and the candle represents Jesus as the Light of the World. All are welcome to join this service as a celebration of hope, light, and giving, reminding us all of the love and generosity at the heart of the Christmas season.

Selsdon, St John the Divine

"The parish of Selsdon: St. John the Divine w St. Francis is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Southwark’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services."

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Rev Canon Younis Francis

St John's Vicarage, Upper Selsdon Road, South Croydon, Surrey CR2 8DD
020 8657 2343

Parish Office (at the side of St John's Church hall) is open Mon-Thur 9am-2pm 0208 6579466

or email Revd Younis [email protected]

St John's Community Hall bookings should be emailed to: [email protected] (further information is in the relevant tab on the right hand side, there are pictures of our hall in the picture gallery)

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Christingle Service

Sunday 15 December 2024 Sunday at for 1 hour
Selsdon, St John the Divine
Upper Selsdon Road Selsdon Croydon, CR2 8DD, United Kingdom

Our joyful, family-friendly celebration that centres around the powerful symbol of the Christingle - a decorated orange that represents the light and love of Christ in the world. During our Christingle service, each person receives an orange decorated with a red ribbon, sweets on cocktail sticks, and a candle. Each element carries a special meaning: the orange represents the world, the red ribbon signifies Christ's love and sacrifice, the sweets symbolise the gifts of creation, and the candle represents Jesus as the Light of the World. All are welcome to join this service as a celebration of hope, light, and giving, reminding us all of the love and generosity at the heart of the Christmas season.