Christmas at Holy Trinity with St John's

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We would love to welcome you to our special services for Advent and Christmas 2024. As we wait in expectation for and then celebrate the birth of Jesus, we will be reflecting in our worship on what it means for God to choose to dwell with us, to share in both the joys and the sorrows of our earthly life.

Messy Christingle

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Our very popular Messy Christingle service on Advent Sunday returns for its third year. Come for an afternoon of craft, games and creativity as we engage with the theme of the light of Jesus coming into the darkness of the world and make your own Christingle to use during our short, interactive celebration, leading up to the magical moment when we light the candles, dim the lights and experience the wonder of this season. For photos of last year's Messy Christingle service and a flavour of what this will be like, click here.

Carols by Candlelight

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Christmas begins with the Carol Service! On this fourth Sunday of Advent, we gather to share in the re-telling of the Christmas story from the Bible, and to sing those well-loved and familiar carols together. Although not specifically aimed at children, this service will be accessible and suitable for the whole family to attend together.

Crib Service

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Again in its third year, we welcome you on the afternoon of Christmas Eve to our Crib Service. This short, informal service is prepared especially with families with children under 11 in mind, but everybody is welcome to come and celebrate with us. Children and adults alike are invited to come dressed as your favourite Nativity character (human or animal!) - but please don't buy costumes as we will have plenty available on the day. Together, we will tell the story of Christmas, and will gather at the manger.

Midnight Service

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When the table is laid, the vegetables prepared, the decorations are up and Santa has done his work, we may need an opportunity to pause, take stock and reflect. Our service at 11pm on Christmas Eve is for anyone who is seeking a quiet moment amidst the busy-ness of the season. There will be readings and carols, and the opportunity to celebrate the First Holy Communion of Christmas.

Christmas Day

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We celebrate the birth of a Saviour in a joyful, informal service for all ages on Christmas morning lasting no more than an hour. There will be readings, carols, Communion - and probably one or two special surprises...

You can download a full list of our Christmas services and events here.

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Planning your Visit

New to Church?

If you're coming to Holy Trinity with St John's for the first time, this information will help you know what to expect.

Where and When?

Our 8am service is at our Holy Trinity Site (location details here).

Our 10:30am service is at our St John's Site (location details here).

For more information about our different Sunday services, please click here.

What about my children?

We actively welcome families with children of all ages. If your child is a baby or a toddler, they will remain with you for the duration of the service. A welcomer will give you a Toddler Bag as you come in - these contain a variety of toys and games to entertain your child. We are aware that it can be very hard for a toddler to remain in their seat throughout the service. If your child is getting restless, there is space on the carpeted area at the back where they can move about - and don't worry at all if they make a noise!

To find out more about our groups for children and young people aged 3-18, please click here.

Midweek Activities

A variety of community activities run across our two sites throughout the week:

Christians Against Poverty

We are pleased to be working in partnership with Christians Against Poverty (CAP), a national debt support and advice charity that works through a network of centres based in local churches. More ...

Knit and Natter

A group who like to knit and natter - they do exactly what it says on the tin! More ...

Little Fish

Our Adults' and Toddlers' Group is called Little Fish. More ...

Living Well

Living Well is a charity founded and operating from our Holy Trinity site offering a food bank, community cafe, hot lunches and much more. More ...

Open Doors

A friendship group for the over-50s. More ...

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