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 1 DECEMBER: 6.30pm Advent Carols Service

WEDNESDAY MORNINGS IN ADVENT: 4, 11 & 18 DECEMBER. Advent Course: Insights into the Extraordinary Mind of the Mystic (based on Traherne poetry). Mina Hogan Room, St Mary's Parish Hall 11.00am-12.15pm

WEDNESDAY EVENINGS IN ADVENT: 4, 11 & 18 DECEMBER. Compline. 8.00pm Online. Click here to join

WEDNESDAY 11 DECEMBER: 7.00pm Carol Singing at The Anglers Pub. A great-fun evening, with The Vicar leading the singing, raising money for Welcare.

SUNDAY 15 DECEMBER: 9.00am: Morning Worship with Scratch Nativity Play. All children are invited to come in their favourite Nativity outfit.

AND 6.30pm Service of Nine Lessons and Carols* followed by mince pies and mulled wine in the parish hall

FRIDAY 20 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.

2.00pm Crib Service
3.30pm Crib Service*
5.00pm Crib Service

11.30pm 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

8.00am Holy Communion of the NativityWelcome to this intimate Holy Communion in the ancient rite of the Book of Common Prayer. No need to book.

10.00am Family Eucharist of Christmas*. All are welcome to join us for this all-age, all carols, all joyful family celebration of Christmas - a wonderful way of embarking upon the perfect holy season.