Advent & Christmas 2023

We hope that you can join us for one or more of our Advent and Christmas services and events – there’s something for everyone!

Services

DateEventDetails
Sunday 3rd DecemberFirst Sunday of Advent
Eucharists at 8am and 12pm (said), and 10am** (sung)
Advent Carol Service at 6.30pm
Monday 4th DecemberCompline
A quiet, reflective evening service at 8pm
Sunday 10th December
Second Sunday of Advent
Eucharists at 8am (said) and 10am** (sung)
Christingle service in aid of The Children’s Society, with Westbury-on-Trym Church of England Academy, at 4pm
Monday 11th DecemberCompline
A quiet, reflective evening service at 8pm
Thursday 14th DecemberBlue Christmas
A quiet, reflective service at 7.30pm for those who find Christmastime difficult
Sunday 17th December
Third Sunday of Advent

Eucharists at 8am (said) and 10am** (special all-age family service with a presentation by Sunday Club)
Nine Lessons and Carols Service at 6.30pm**
Monday 18th DecemberCompline
A quiet, reflective evening service at 8pm
Sunday 24th December
Fourth Sunday of Advent & Christmas Eve
Eucharists at 8am (said) and 10am** (sung)
Crib Service at 4pm**
Midnight Mass at 11pm
Monday 25th DecemberChristmas Day
Eucharists at 8am and 12pm (said), and 10am** (sung)
Wednesday 27th DecemberHealing Mass
An evening service at 7.30pm
Sunday 31st DecemberFirst Sunday of Christmas
Eucharists at 8am (said) and 10am** (sung)
Sunday 7th January
Epiphany

Eucharists at 8am and 12pm (said), and 10am** (sung)
Epiphany Party with Teatime Church at 3pm
Choral Evensong at 6.30pm
** indicates services that are livestreamed on our YouTube channel

Recordings of our live-streamed services are available afterwards on our website, on our YouTube channel and via our Facebook page.


Other events

Advent Trails

Throughout December, bring along the family to hunt in the church for ten special stones that tell the story of the Nativity. There is a worksheet for children to fill in if they would like to. And, if they find all ten stones, they can go to see Alison in the parish office to collect a prize!

#nativityrockswot There are also painted rocks around Westbury-on-Trym and in 5 locations you can use your phone to watch the stories of Mary, Joseph, the Shepherds, the Wise Men and Jesus. You can find the rocks by following the map Nativity Rocks Map

Organ Elevenses

On Saturday 23rd December from 10.30am, there will be a festive programme of organ music associated with the seasons of Advent and Christmas. Coffee, tea and cake will be served from 10.30am, and the 40-minute recital will begin at 11am. For more information, see our Organ Elevenses page.