Christmas at St John’s
What is the Greatest Gift for Christmas?
We love Christmas! From the nativity story, with fancy dress-up worship, to carols around the Christmas Tree taking Jesus out into the community, we love celebrating the story of Jesus. You are warmly welcomed to join us this Christmas.
And here’s our Christmas news for you! Christmas Flyers with all info available at church, and here it is in pdf format:
Messy Advent
A fun, craft-filled morning to kick off the season of Advent! Ideally suited for families with children in primary school or younger.
Saturday 28th November, 10am
Booking required!
Our usual Saturday Coffee Shop with hot drinks and food for purchase, but with Christmas-themed stalls and crafts for the kids, as well!
Saturday 5th December, 10am-12:30pm
Christmas Coffee Shop
A more upbeat and joyful take on carols, celebrating Jesus, led by the Encounter Team! Come celebrate with us before the Lord!
Sunday 6th December - 7:30pm
Encounter Carols
Come hear and experience the story behind the Christingle!
Sunday 13th December, 4pm
Christingle Service
Carols by Candlelight
A time of Christmas carols and bible readings from the Christmas story, by candlelight!
Sunday 20th December, 7pm
Carols in the Village
The Salvation Army leads carols around the Christmas tree in Minworth and Walmley
Monday 14th Dec 7pm in Walmley Village - TBC
During Holy Week, in the lead up to Christmas Day, the clergy lead Evening Compline prayer time live on our Facebook page.
9pm Monday - Wednesday 14th Dec - 23rd Dec
Evening Compline
A quiet, reflective service for those who find Christmas a difficult time of year
Monday 21st December - 7pm
Quiet Christmas
Wednesday, 24th December
4pm Crib Service - come dressed as your favourite nativity character!
11:30pm Midnight Holy Communion
Christmas Eve
Thursday, 25th December
A joyful morning service, celebrating the birth of Jesus!
10am All-Age Holy Communion