{"id":2539,"date":"2026-11-09T19:28:38","date_gmt":"2026-11-09T19:28:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.slipend.co.uk\/st-andrews\/?page_id=2539"},"modified":"2026-11-10T11:26:13","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T11:26:13","slug":"christmas-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.slipend.co.uk\/st-andrews\/christmas-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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A very warm welcome awaits you this festive season! Whether you are looking for a lively family celebration, a quiet space to remember loved ones, or the traditional magic of carols by candlelight, we would love for you to join us.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Regular Sunday and Advent Services – 10.30 am<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Join us for our main weekly worship, all welcome to stay for free mince pies and hot drinks following the main Sunday services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advent Special Services<\/strong>
Extra special seasonal services as we prepare our hearts and minds for the birth of Jesus Christ. See the full schedule below for individual dates and times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Special Christmas Services Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christingle Service – 29th November 10.30 am<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A joyful family friendly celebration with a collection in aid of The Children’s Society. Featuring the traditional, orange, candle and sweets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bereavement Carol Service – 6th December 3pm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A gentle, reflective service of carols and readings to remember loved ones who are no longer with us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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Family Carol Service – 13th December 10.30am<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A lively service filled with your favorite carols, perfectly suited for all generations to sing along together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Crib Service (Nativity) – 20th December 10.30<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Christmas story brought to live for little ones as we build the nativity scene together. Costumes welcome – the more angels and shepherds the better!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Carols by Candlelight – 20th December 3pm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A beautiful, atmospheric service of traditional lessons and carols sung entirely by the magical glow of candlelight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Christmas Communion – 24th December 11.30pm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A sacred and peaceful, late night Holy Communion service to welcome the very beginning of Christmas day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Christmas Day Service – 25th December 10.30am<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A bright, happy morning celebration for the whole family as we rejoice together on Christmas day!

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We are here as God’s family, to draw closer to God, to live out our faith and welcome all into the love of God.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Email: vicar@slipend.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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