Christmas 2023 – Do join us as we encounter Christ this Christmas

3rd December 2023 – Christingle Service – 4pm @ St Mary’s Church – An All-Age service to create ‘Christingles’, sing seasonal songs and begin to get into the Christmas spirit.
We will make a collection for the work of The Children’s Society
10th December 2023 – Community Carol Service – 10.30am @ Village Hall – A modern retelling of the Christmas story and singing of carols – Service led by the Church Family in Lytchett Matravers
We will make a collection for Charity


17th December 2023 – Traditional Carol Service – 6pm @ St Mary’s Church – A service of Bible readings and Carols led by the Churches in Harmony choir.
24th December 2023 – Nativity Service – 4pm @ St Mary’s Church – Come dressed as your favourite Nativity character for this short retelling of the Nativity story to get us ready for the Big day.


24th December 2023 – Midnight Communion – 11pm @ St Mary’s Church – A traditional service that will end on Christmas day.
Bible Readings: Isaiah 52.7-10, John 1.1-14
Hymns: Joy to the world, O little town of Bethlehem, Silent night, While shepherds watched, O Come all ye faithful.
25th December 2023 – All Age Communion – 10am @St Mary’s Church – A shortened service for all-ages with carols, communion and celebration of the big day.
Bible Reading: Luke Luke 2.1-20
Hymns/Songs: O come all ye faithful, He shall reign forevermore , See him lying, Hark the herald angels sing.

Christmas Giving – Our Christmas Mission Partners are: (click the logos for information and giving links)
- Chris and Kezia Pain, and family, working as Missionaries in Japan with OMF
Contact our Vicar if you have any queries (details at the bottom of the page)