We look forward to seeing you, your family and friends at our many services where together we can prepare for and celebrate this Advent and Christmas - choral, contemplative, family-friendly or just joyful seasonal worship, there is a service to suit every mood.
Our regular service takes place in St Stephen's from 10:45am on Sundays, with an earlier service taking place at our sister church of St, Mary's, Charlcombe at 9:00am. You'll find details of these and more below and in our calendar.
Sunday 6th December
- 9:00am, Eucharist at St, Mary's, Charlcombe
- 10:45am, Choral Communion at St Stephen’s
Sunday 13th December
- 9:00am, Eucharist at St, Mary's, Charlcombe with Bishop Fiona
- 10:45am, Holy Communion at St Stephen’s with Bishop Fiona
Sunday 20th December
- 9:00am, Eucharist at St, Mary's, Charlcombe
- 10:45am, Service in the Round
- 4pm, Carols by Candlelight at St, Mary's, Charlcombe
- 4pm, Scruffy Nativity at St Stephen's Centre
- 6:30pm, Candlelit Service of Nine Lessons and Carols at St Stephen’s - mulled wine and mince pies will be served after this service.
Christmas Eve, Thursday 24th December
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5:00pm, Christmas Tingle at St Stephen’s - the perennial family favourite celebrating our Lord’s love for the world
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11:30pm, Benefice Midnight Mass at St Stephen’s - pause for reflection and contemplation on the eve of Christmas
Christmas Day, Friday 25th December
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10:00am, Family Christmas Communion at both St Mary’s and St Stephen’s - a time for all the family to share in the excitement and joy of this special day!
First Sunday of Christmas, 27th December
- 9:00am NO service at St Mary's
- 10:45am, Reflective informal Communion at St Stephen’s (said service)