Christmas 2026
🌟 You’re Invited to Celebrate Christmas with Us! 🌟
As the Christmas season approaches, we warmly invite you, your family, and friends to join us for a selection of special Christmas services and events at Holy Trinity, Hotwells and Saint Stephen’s Church.
Come and share in the joy, hope, and peace that Christmas brings as we remember the true meaning of this season — the birth of Jesus Christ, our Saviour.
✨ Christmas Schedule at Holy Trinity ✨
Saturday 5th December, 10am-2pm – Wreath Making: join us to learn and create beautiful wreaths
Sunday 6th December, 3pm - Clifton Singers Advent Concert– Get into the Christmas Spirit with songs from the Clifton Singers Choir.
Saturday 12th December, 4pm – Christingle Service - A joyful family-friendly service celebrating Jesus as the Light of the World. Together we’ll build Christingles—each with its bright candle—to remind us of God’s love and the hope that shines in the darkness. All ages are welcome to join in this warm and meaningful Christmas tradition.
Sunday 20th December, 7pm – Community Carol Service: Hear the Christmas story, and sing your favourite carols. Mince pies and refreshments will be served after the service.
Thursday 24th December, 4pm - Nativity Service - Join us for our joyful Nativity Service as we retell the story of the very first Christmas! With carols, costumes, and plenty of smiles, children help bring the story of Jesus’ birth to life. A lovely celebration for the whole family!
Friday 25th December, 10:30am - Christmas Day Family Communion
✨ Christmas Schedule at Saint Stephen’s ✨
Tuesday 1st December, 7:30pm - 9pm- Resonate: Cider and Carols - Kick off the festive season with raucous singing, cider (mulled, other, or non-alcoholic), mince pies and the band (who might have practiced!).
Sunday 13th December, 5pm – Contemplative Carols - Join us for a gentle, reflective carol service by candlelight.
Tuesday 15th December, 12:30pm – Lunchtime Carols - Hear the Christmas Story and sing favourite carols. Perfect for a Christmas break from work!
Thursday 24th December, 9pm – Bethlehem Midnight Communion - A traditional candle-lit service as midnight falls in Bethlehem
All are welcome — whether you come every week or haven’t been in a while, we’d love to celebrate with you. Let’s take time together to reflect on God’s love and the gift of Jesus to the world.