Advent & Christmas

You're invited to St Matthew's Church this Advent and Christmas as we prepare to celebrate Christ's arrival with eagerness and anticipation, and share in the JOY of the Word made flesh, making his dwelling among us! If you're new to church, why not come and experience the wonder of the Christmas story at one of our services?

Here you can find a list of all the services and events taking place in the parish over the coming weeks - we love to welcome to you to any, if not all of them, and we look forward to doing so. Please do get in touch if you have any questions or queries.

St Nicholas Service

St Nicholas will visit us and we will hear his story! Please bring a present for St Nick to give to The Booth Centre – Men’s toiletries, hats, gloves and socks, biscuits and chocolates or financial donations.

Blue Christmas

A contemplative service of healing and hope. Light candles and place prayer requests on the Christmas stars prayer tree

Christingle Service

A joyful celebration that brings families and our community together to share the light of Jesus and spread a message of hope. There will be a collection for the work of The Children’s Society, a charity that supports vulnerable children.

Service of Nine Lessons and Carols

A traditional Festival of Lessons and Carols with seasonal anthems performed by our Church Choir, followed by festive refreshments!

Family Nativity Service

Christmas Eve Family Crib Service - everyone is welcome!

Midnight Mass

A traditional service to welcome Christmas Day and celebrate the first Eucharist of Christmas.