Christmas events and services
Come and join us in the run up to Christmas as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus!
Nativity service: Sunday 21st December at 10.00am
We tell the story of Christmas through drama and song, with children playing most of the parts. We welcome all children to come and take part, dressed as an angel, sheep, shepherd, donkey or wise person if they wish. The more the merrier! With refreshments (including hot chocolate) and time to chat afterwards
Carols by candlelight: Sunday 21st December at 6.30pm
A traditional service of nine lessons and carols by candlelight, followed by refreshments, mulled wine and mince pies
Crib service: Christmas Eve at 3.00pm
We tell the Christmas story as we fill the crib with figures and sing familiar carols. An ideal way for families to start their Christmas celebrations.
Midnight Communion: Christmas Eve at 11.00pm
The first Communion of Christmas with carols and a sermon as we celebrate ‘the light that shines in the darkness’.
Christmas Day: Family Communion at 10.00am
We celebrate the birth of Jesus with a fast-paced, all age service lasting about 45 minutes
Regular pattern of Sunday services
First Sunday of the month:
10.00am Family Communion*
All other Sundays:
9.30am Family Praise*
10.30am Parish Communion (4th Sunday: Morning Prayer)
In addition, on 2nd and 4th Sundays
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
*services particularly suited to families and children
10.00/10.30 services will also be broadcast over Zoom
Regular Services – more details
8:00am Holy Communion
A quiet and traditional Communion service using the Book of Common Prayer.
10.00am Family Communion (first Sunday)
We welcome all ages to this shortened communion service which lasts about 45 minutes and involves children and families. We sing a mixture of contemporary songs and traditional hymns and involve children in helping with readings and prayers. There is a children’s activity during the service and refreshments afterwards. Come and be part of our Church family.
9.30am Family Praise (every Sunday except the first of the month). This 30-minute service is designed for young families. We sing songs and share a Bible story and prayers. An opportunity to worship, learn and pray together. Followed by refreshments.
10.30am Parish Communion / Morning Prayer
Parish Communion and Morning Prayer use contemporary language, last about 50 minutes and include hymns and a sermon. Followed by refreshments.
For Young People
Messy Church – at the Baptist church on the second Sunday of each month at 4.15pm For families and children – A Bible story, craft, games and refreshments.
4.15pm Explorers— in church. Fourth Sunday of the month during term
Bible stories, games and activities for 7-11’s
St Lawrence Youth Groups — Our new group for 9-13’s meets once a month on a Friday at 5.30pm for games, activities and a time of discussion. Our group for all secondary school children meets from time to time on a Sunday evening. Please contact Rev Charles Burch for details.
Weekday events
9.00am Morning Prayer
Join us for Morning Prayer every Thursday morning at 9.00am at St Lawrence Church (about 20 minutes)
Bible Study Groups
We have bible study groups meeting regularly on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Please contact Helen Campbell for details.