St Bartholomew's At Christmas
11th December :
10:00am - Junior Church Christmas Production
The children from Junior church have been practicing a play for us. If you miss out on some of the school plays, then don't miss this, its guaranteed to bring a smile to your face!
8pm - Informal Christmas Service
Come along for a coffee/ mulled wine and mincepie. Join with us as we sing some contempory Christmas carols. Have a chat and enjoy an informal service in the Oak Room. Come at 7:40 to get a drink and relax in this inviting atmosphere.
13th December :
7.30pm St Bartholomew's Choir Christmas Concert
£6 and concessions £5
A special event to raise Funds for the Choir.
A journey from Advent to the Epiphany with Choral Carols and Congregational carols. It will have readings, Colour changes and explanation to all the different themes and symbolism throughout the festive season.
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18th December :
3.00pm All age carol service
This service has been a new addition over the last few years and proved to be very popular. It has Carols and readings etc led largely by the children. This will be a lovely alternative to the candlelight service which can be a bit much for younger ones and those who need more light to read by and space around them!
6.30pm - Carols by Candlelight
 St Barts is the place to be for this Holy Christmas event. The church lights are turned off and in the complete darkness, a candle is lit by each person. The church looks fantastic by the flickering candlelight and the atmosphere is set for a service that really lets you know God is with us.
This service is extreamly popular, It is recommended that you get here early!
22nd December:
7.30pm – Blue Christmas
(For people who find Christmas difficult)
Christmas is traditionaly a time when people come together, this is often rewarding, but can also come with stresses and strains. Some people find Christmas quite a lonely time of year through bereavement, emotional distress and depression. At St. Bart's we would like to offer a hand of friendship and a bit of peace and quiet away from the hectic lead up to Christmas in a relaxed comfortable enviroment.
Christmas Eve:
2.00pm Crib Service
New To this year is a small service where we will put the Crib together in the Church.
The Younger children will love to find out about the characters and building the nativity scene.
Gather round the Crib for Carols old and new, with Prayers and to witness the placing of the baby Jesus in the manger.
4.00pm All age worship with Penn Puppets
Childrens 4pm Service on Xmas Eve. It is aimed at nursery and KS1 children (but children of all ages welcome including those entering the second childhood!). There is a story acted out by some of our children, the brilliant Penn Puppets, carols old and new and a small treat on the way home. Its lovely cut off from the chaos of christmas prepation. The real feel of Christmas starts here!
11.30pm Midnight Eucharist
 Theres something special about going out to a venue late at night, and this midnight service has to be the ultimate experience. Christmas day is very busy for many people and this service could be perfect for you to celebrate Christmas. As the Church bells chime the Midnight Hour, we sing praises for the birth of our new King - Jesus Christ!
Christmas Day:
8.00am Holy Communion
For the early risers! Time for a chat afterwards and then back to put the turkey in if you havn't already done it!
10.30 All Age Christmas Day Communion
The Children bring the excitement of the day with them to this service, it's lively and fun...well it is a birthday! With all that you are doing over this season, take an hour out and spend it with us here at St Bart's to celebrate the birth of Jesus!
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