3 December 2023 - 2 February 2024
The SEASONS BEGIN WITH Advent Sunday at the beginning of December and conclude with the presentation of Christ in the Temple – Candlemas – in February. In between, walk with Mary and Joseph along their journeys: stand close by as the shepherds visit the baby Jesus; rejoice with overwhelming amazement as the wise men journey to visit the Christ child; watchband listen with Simeon and Anna as they see the fulfilling of God’s promise. It’s all here – come along for the journey.
Our Advent Service leaflet is here
Our Families Advent leaflet is here
Sunday 3 December
9.45am Choral Eucharist
With the lighting of the first Advent candle, remembering our ancestors in faith.
6pm Advent Carol Service
In this service we look forward to the coming of Jesus as Saviour of the world in music and readings.
Sunday 10 December, 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Christingle
Join us in Seasons café to take part in our Christingle Service as we celebrate Jesus, the Light of the World in this informal act of worship. It includes songs, making a giant Christingle, craft activities, prayer, and refreshments. Held in support of the Children’s Society.
Sunday 17 December 6pm / Monday 25 December at 4pm
A Service of Lessons and Carols
Our traditional carol service. Hear the Christmas story from the very beginning to the birth of Jesus through bible readings, carols, and stunning choral music. If you are unable to attend the service on Sunday 17 December, it will take place again on Monday 25 December at 4pm.
Sunday 24 December at 4pm
Journey to Bethlehem
A service for all ages, with the Cathedral Choristers and Stag Hill Phil., exploring the Christmas story and message.
Saturday 24 December at 11pm
The First Eucharist of Christmas
Marking the beginning of Christmas, this service includes John Tavener’s famous Christmas Proclamation.
Sunday 25 December at 10am
The Eucharist of Christmas Day
Please join us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus, the Saviour of the world.
Saturday 6 January at 7pm
Choral Eucharist for Epiphany
Sung by The Whyte Effect.
Sunday 14 January at 6pm
Epiphany Carol Service
A Service that recalls how Jesus was made known to the world by the visit of the wise men.
Friday 2 February at 7pm
Candlemas
The presentation of Christ in the Temple is the conclusion of Epiphanytide with the blessing of candles as a sign of Jesus being the light of the world.
There are more services during Advent, Christmas, Epiphany and Candlemas. Morning Prayer, Holy Communion and Choral Evensong during the week, with the Eucharist and Evensong on Sundays to which all are welcome.
There are more services during Advent, Christmas, Epiphany and Candlemas. Morning Prayer, Holy Communion and Choral Evensong during the week, with the Eucharist and Evensong on Sundays to which all are welcome.