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

Longest Night service at 6pm (church open to light a candle from 5pm) Sun 21st Dec

for 30 mins
Broadstone: St John the Baptist
St John's Parish Office, Dunyeats Rd, Broadstone, BH18 8AQ which IS our postal address. Or, St John's Church , Macaulay Road, Broadstone, BH18 8AR (not a postal address) which is the church building., BH18 8AQ, United Kingdom
For those who struggle with Christmas or just need a quiet moment in it all, our half hour service starting at 6pm (Longest Night Service / Blue Christmas) is a gentle and quiet spec to be led in a short service, with the opportunity to light a candle during the service. The Church is also open from 5pm for candle-lighting if you prefer to quietly slip into church.

Carols in the churchyard (inside church if wet weather) 11am Christmas Eve

for 30 mins
Broadstone: St John the Baptist
St John's Parish Office, Dunyeats Rd, Broadstone, BH18 8AQ which IS our postal address. Or, St John's Church , Macaulay Road, Broadstone, BH18 8AR (not a postal address) which is the church building., BH18 8AQ, United Kingdom
A community sing-along of Christmas carols in the churchyard! (In the church if wet weather). Come and join us for a community singing of our favourite Christmas carols and enter into the festive season!

Christmas Crib Fun and Joyful Family Event! Christmas Eve 3pm

for 1 hour
Broadstone: St John the Baptist
St John's Parish Office, Dunyeats Rd, Broadstone, BH18 8AQ which IS our postal address. Or, St John's Church , Macaulay Road, Broadstone, BH18 8AR (not a postal address) which is the church building., BH18 8AQ, United Kingdom
Our Christmas Crib Service is a fantastic way to enjoy the Christmas story with all the family. We encourage children to come dressed as their favourite nativity character - Mary, Joseph, angels, shepherds, stars and donkeys etc! Together we will tell the Christmas story and sing some verses of Christmas carols. This is a lively service! There will also be two live donkeys present, with photo and petting opportunities after the service. Come early to get a seat!!

Midnight Mass Christmas Eve 11.30pm

for 29 mins
Broadstone: St John the Baptist
St John's Parish Office, Dunyeats Rd, Broadstone, BH18 8AQ which IS our postal address. Or, St John's Church , Macaulay Road, Broadstone, BH18 8AR (not a postal address) which is the church building., BH18 8AQ, United Kingdom
A wonderful atmospheric and beautiful Midnight Mass Service where we celebrate the birth of Jesus and the dawning of Christmas Day. Do join us!

Christmas Day said Eucharist 8am

for 1 hour
Broadstone: St John the Baptist
St John's Parish Office, Dunyeats Rd, Broadstone, BH18 8AQ which IS our postal address. Or, St John's Church , Macaulay Road, Broadstone, BH18 8AR (not a postal address) which is the church building., BH18 8AQ, United Kingdom
A said Eucharist for Christmas Day. Come and join us!

Christmas Day Family Service 10am

for 1 hour
Broadstone: St John the Baptist
St John's Parish Office, Dunyeats Rd, Broadstone, BH18 8AQ which IS our postal address. Or, St John's Church , Macaulay Road, Broadstone, BH18 8AR (not a postal address) which is the church building., BH18 8AQ, United Kingdom
A Christmas Day Family Service with Communion, carols and surprises. Come and celebrate Christmas Day with us in a joyful setting!