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Advent and Christmas 2009

Sunday 29 November
Advent Sunday
8am-Holy Communion
9.45am-Sung eucharist
11.15am-Choral matins
6pm-Advent Carol Service - music and readings to mark the beginning of Advent, led by the Choir of St John's
Sunday 6 December
2nd Sunday of Advent
8am-Holy Communion
10.30am-Sung eucharist
6pm-Choral Evensong
Sunday 13 December
3rd Sunday of Advent
8am-Holy Communion
9.45am-Sung eucharist
11.15am-Choral matins
6pm-Choral Evensong
Sunday 20 December
4th Sunday of Advent
8am-Holy Communion
9.45am-Sung eucharist
11.15am-Choral matins
6pm-Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols - Join us for this traditional service of readings, choral music and congregational carols
Thursday 24 December
Christmas Eve
1pm-Worship at One
4.30pm-Nativity Play and Christingle Service - Come and hear the story of Christmas and join in singing some carols. All children receive a 'Christingle'.
10.45pm-Organ music for Christmas - Half an hour of music with a Christmas theme, as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus
11.15pm-Midnight eucharist - A traditional celebration of Holy Communion, reaching into the early hours of Christmas Day itself.
Friday 25 December
Christmas day
8am-Holy Communion - A simple said service of Holy Communion, offering a more reflective celebration of Christ's birth.
9.45am-Christmas eucharist - Christ is born! A celebration of Holy Communion, with a special welcome to families and young children.
11.15am-Lessons and Carols for Christmas Day - A celebratory service of readings, choral music and congregational carols
Sunday 27 December
8am-Holy Communion
10.30am-Sung eucharist
Friday 1 January 2010
3.00pm -Breaking Down the Walls: Worship for New Year’s Day
Sunday 3 January
8am-Holy Communion
10.30am-Sung eucharist
6pm-Evensong (Said)

The Church is closed on Saturday 26 December, Friday 1 January (except for the service at 3) and Saturday 2 January.

Regular winter opening times are:

  • Monday-Friday 8.15am – 4.45pm
  • Saturday 8.15am – 12noon
  • Sundays 8am - 2pm and 5.00pm - 7.00pm



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