Collation commenced Oct 2018, listing Christmas services, concerts and events advised or published by churches across the area, in addition to their usual service times and diary events for December; pictures and posters on Facebook. You may wish to check with individual churches to confirm events or for any late changes. Downloadable brochure awaiting proof checking at the foot of this page.
Please see our Church Listings pages for church locations and websites, where available.Italics = awaiting confirmation; all due apologies for errors and omissions - please let us know; Bold = ecumenical events supported or organised by churches working together
Posters and a selection of snapshots from Christmas Tree festivals available on Facebook
Saturday 1 December10-2: Christmas tree festival and Fayre at Broad Street Methodist; decorated trees and children's quiz, children's crafts from 10-12, donations to LIVES; A Handful of Harmonies to sing at 11:30am
7:00pm: Sutterton village carols evening with Swineshead Silver Band at St Mary's, mince pies and coffee
Saturday 8 DecemberThe Solemnity of The Immaculate Conception of Our Lady, St Norbert's patronal feast
10-2: Christmas Tree Festival and Fayre at Broad Street Methodist; decorated trees and children's quiz, donations to LIVES; Spalding Parish Church of England Day school choir to sing during the morning
5-7pm: Christmas party for all ages with tea and Father Christmas; more from Spalding Baptist
Second Sunday in Advent, 9 December
7:00pm: Carols by Candlelight, Gosberton Baptist, followed by tea, coffee and mince pies
Friday 14 December7:00pm: Carol service with Holbeach Brass Band at St Paul's PE11 2HY; tickets £5, children free
Third Sunday in Advent, 16 December10:30am: Family Christmas celebration, all welcome, Lighthouse
Fourth Sunday in Advent, 23 December
2:30pm: Songs of Praise style 'A Celebration of Christmas' in the church hall, Rose Lane, St Mary's, Pinchbeck
6:00pm: Carols by candlelight, all welcome 6:30pm: Christmas guest service, Harvest church at the Scout Hut, PE11 3YS 6:30pm: Informal discussion and carols with drinks and seasonal nibble, Spalding Baptist
Christmas Eve, Monday 24 December
2:00pm: A quiet Christmas, St Mary & St Nicolas - a reflective service especially for those who are grieving or hurting in any way
11:30pm: First Communion of Christmas, St Paul's
Christmas Day, Tuesday 25 December
New Year's Eve, 31 December
7:00pm: Quiet Adoration of the Blessèd Sacrament, St Norbert's7:30pm - 11:00pm: Pray & Food 11:00pm - 12:15: Worship and communion, all welcome 11:40pm: Prayers in St Thomas Chapel
LinksThe Church of England has adopted a new web name for their directory of Christmas services this year (www.churchofengland.org/followthestar); some local church services may be included again this year.
BrochureEvents and services draft brochure available; click on the blue arrow (below, right) to download >>>
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 Updating... Ċ Ecumenical Matters, 15 Dec 2018, 01:36
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