Welcome to our calendar of events over Advent and Christmas!
Our theme this year is 'The Joy of Christmas'! The great joy of Christmas, of course, is the good news the angel declared to the shepherds - the news of Jesus’ birth as Emmanuel (God With Us). And of course, the enjoyable time of giving and receiving, and sharing time with family and friends.
Are you thinking of coming to church for the first time, or the first time in a long time, this Christmas? You will be very welcome! Click here to take a look at the Church of England information on Advent and Christmas - as well as answers to questions you may have.
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Christmas Fair - 22nd November, 11am - 2pm We will be having the old favourites such as bottle stall, household goods and raffles, with a variety of new stalls mixed in.
Advent Carol Service - 30th November, 6.30pm Get ready for the season of Advent as we look forward to the birth of Jesus.
Christmas songs and mince pies - 13th December, 3pm We're having a sing-along to Christmas themed tunes and carols. There will also be mince pies, mulled wine and hot and cold drinks. There will be no charge for this event, however a donation would be much appreciated.
Blessing of the Crib and Christingles, 24th December at 2pm This service is aimed at young people but of course everyone is welcome! Bring your children along and join us as everyone arrives at the Inn. We give thanks and pray for God's blessing of the crib and all those who look upon it. It is also a reminder of the humble setting for the birth of Jesus Christ.
Christmas Day Service - 25th December, 9.30am A special service for a special day. Hymns and Parish Eucharist on this day of celebration of the birth of Christ. All the family are welcome. |
Toy service - 23rd November, 9.30am We are again donating to the Tameside Christmas Toy Appeal, whose volunteers wrap donated gifts and distribute them to families with children in poverty, throughout Tameside in time for Christmas. Toys - and clothing items such as hats, socks, scarves etc - for all age groups up to 16yrs will be gratefully received at the service today. Please note all gifts should be new, unwrapped, and unfortunately soft toys cannot be donated. We can also accept financial donations which will be used to purchase toys. If you would like to donate a gift but are not able to get to the Toy Service, please feel free to bring it to Church before the end of November. For more information on the appeal, click here.
Brunch with Santa - 6th December 10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm Santa is coming and we are having Brunch with him on 6th December! There will be a visit from Santa, a gift for each child and a light meal for everyone. The cost is £5 per child and £3 per adult. Bookings can be made by email to brunchwithsanta@yahoo.com. Please state when enquiring, the no. of adults, no. of children, and the first name and age of each child (so Santa can bring a suitable gift). The maximum number per table is 6.
Service of Nine Lessons and Carols - 21st December, 6.30pm Nine short Bible readings (or lessons) from Genesis, the prophetic books and the Gospels, interspersed with the singing of Christmas carols and hymns. . Bethlehem Mass - 24th December, 9pm As Christmas Eve gives way to Christmas Day, we celebrate the Service of Worship in honour of the Nativity of Jesus. It's a beautiful and highly recommended service. |
