Christmas

Listed below are our Advent and Christmas services. All are welcome at St Mary's and we will be delighted to see you.  For more information, contact the Parish Office on 020 8460 5682 or office@stmaryshortlands.church. 

Advent Carols - 20th November, 6.30pm 

Start your Advent with us, as we hear Bible readings, anthems from the choir and join in singing traditional advent carols.  At the beginning of this busy season, come and reflect on the promises of scripture as we look forward to the coming of Jesus.

Christingle service - 14th December, 4.00pm 

A warm, family friendly service, reflecting on Christmas through the symbolic orange, candle and sweets of the Christingle.  In this service there will be a short time when only the candlelight from the Christingles illuminates the church.  All the money given at this service will support the wonderful charity: the Children's Society. 

Nine Lessons and Carols - 21st December, 6.30pm 

A traditional carol service with Bible readings, carols and anthems from the choir retelling the Christmas story.  Do come early to this popular service to make sure you get a seat!  We will start the service in candlelight - an experience not to be missed.

Crib Service, 24th December, 4.00pm 

A family friendly service as we come together to reflect around the Crib.  Children are invited to come dressed up as a Nativity character (we will have some spare costumes too!)  A joyful experience for all the family as we count down towards Christmas Day.

Midnight Mass, 24th December, 11.30pm 

A contemplative service of Holy Communion as we welcome Christmas Day together.

Family Communion, 25th December, 10.30am 

Come and celebrate with us and all the family on Christmas morning, as we share communion together.  The service is suitable for all ages.