We hope that you can join us for one or more of our Advent and Christmas services and events – there’s something for everyone!
And if you’re looking for somewhere to pick up a Christmas tree, why not come along to our annual Christmas Tree Sale run by the bellringers? It’s happening in the churchyard on Saturday 2nd December from 9am – for pre-order information, see the Bellringers’ Christmas Tree Sale page.
Services
| Date | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday 3rd December | First Sunday of Advent | Eucharists at 8am and 12pm (said), and 10am** (sung) Advent Carol Service at 6.30pm |
| Monday 4th December | Compline | 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 December | Compline | A quiet, reflective evening service at 8pm |
| Thursday 14th December | Blue 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 December | Compline | 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 December | Christmas Day | Eucharists at 8am and 12pm (said), and 10am** (sung) |
| Sunday 31st December | First 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 |
Recordings of our live-streamed services are available afterwards on our website, on our YouTube channel and via our Facebook page.
Other events
Advent Trail
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!
There are also 8 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.
