Calendar: December 2025
Services, Community Events, Activities

Regular monthly meetings with singing, story, craft writing and a social time. All pre schoolers with carers are welcome, no charge is made for this.

Holy Communion in modern language with hymns and 10-minute sermon. Lasts around 1 hour. Refreshments afterward.  

An informal service with Bible reading, talk, and songs. Lasts around 45 mins. Refreshments afterward.

Short Communion service lasting around 30 mins with a reflection and a couple of hymns.

A short 30 min Communion service in traditional language.

A short service with lively hymns, a wide-mouth puppet sketch, and an activity bag so children can make their own Christingle to light in the service and take home. 

Holy Communion in modern language with hymns and 10-minute sermon. Lasts around 1 hour. Refreshments afterward.  

A traditional service of readings and carols in a beautiful setting followed by refreshments in Combe Barn.

6:00pm

6:00pm

Come and help us create the crib scene and to hear the story of the birth of Jesus. A special service for young and old. 

Time TBC

A poignant Communion service in the darkness of night to herald the arrival of Jesus. Includes familiar hymns and carols plus a short sermon.

This will be one of the few services held at St. Mary's Avington. An opportunity to worship in a beautiful setting.

A communion service in traditional words with familiar carols. 

A lively Communion service with festive twists and carols. 

Activity sheets and a special treat at Communion for the children.

A Family Service followed by a break then a Holy Communion.  Familiar carols and Bible readings