Christmas and Advent Services 2025
Booking tickets for the most popular Advent and Christmas Services is recommended but where space allows, we look forward to welcoming you on the day.
Follow the links below to book. Please request tickets for everyone attending, including children needing their own seat. Where there is no link, there is no need to book.
* denotes a livestreamed service: watch live, or catch up later on the SMwSA YouTube channel.
SUNDAY 30 NOVEMBER: 6.30pm Advent Carols Service*
THURSDAY 11 DECEMBER: 7pm Carol Singing at The Anglers Pub. A great-fun evening, with The Vicar leading the singing, raising money for Welcare.
SUNDAY 21 DECEMBER:
9am Morning Worship with Scratch Nativity Play. All children are invited to come in their favourite Nativity outfit.
10am All-Age Parish Eucharist*. A service designed to be welcoming and engaging for people of all ages, with child-led readings and intercessions.
6.30pm Service of Nine Lessons and Carols* followed by mince pies and mulled wine in the Parish Hall
MONDAY 22 DECEMBER: 7.30pm Longest Night Service* a quiet, reflective service, for anyone and particularly those looking for an opportunity for peace at this busy time or those experiencing grief. No need to book.
CHRISTMAS EVE
Crib Services: come and welcome the arrival of the baby Jesus and his family at a joyful service of carols with the story of the Nativity! Designed for people of all ages and young children are particularly welcome. All three services are identical and last about 45minutes.
2pm Crib Service
3.30pm Crib Service*
5pm Crib Service
11.30pm The Midnight Mass of Christmas*. You are welcome to this traditional choral service of Holy Communion, which includes the Christmas Sermon and much loved Christmas-Carols. This service starts in candle-light when we welcome the Christ Child among us. No need to book.
CHRISTMAS DAY
8am Holy Communion of the Nativity. Welcome to this intimate Holy Communion in the ancient rite of the Book of Common Prayer. No need to book.
10am Family Eucharist of Christmas*. All are welcome to this all-age, all carols, all joyful family celebration of Christmas - a wonderful way of embarking upon the perfect holy season.