Christmas 2024
The anticipation of Christmas seems to start earlier and earlier each year!
Christmas is nearly upon us! And many people are already counting down the days and getting organised in preparation for Christmas. In our seasonal preparations, you are most welcome to join us for some or all of our plans at your local parish church. Here are some of our Christmas specials alongside our four regular congregations. Which will we see you at this year?
Saturday 30th November, 11am-6pm. Christmas Market & stalls, at Emerson Grange Care Home: part of the Cinnamon Care Collection, at Rowhill Road, Hextable BR8 7FP. Open to all.
Saturday 7th December, 5pm
Community Carols will not be hosted outdoors this year, due to the stormy weather forecast. This partnership event with Hextable Parish Council will be hosted at Next Door Hextable, with free refreshments after. Our songsheet is uploaded here! Watch & pray for the rains to stay away!
Sunday 8th December, 4:30pm
A reflective Blue Christmas at St. Paul's Swanley Village.
Sunday 15th December, 4:30pm & 6:30pm
Carols by Candlelight at St. Paul's Swanley Village, with free seasonal refreshments served between these services at 5:30pm
Wednesday 18th December, 11:30am
Midweek Christmas Communion at St. Paul's Swanley Village.
Saturday 21st December, 3pm sees an interactive Christmas Show for children. Wilma Claus and The Christmas Humbug is presented by Flying Dove Theatre and hosted at St. Peter’s Hextable. No booking required, free entry. More details here.
Tuesday 24th December, St. Paul's Swanley Village at 3.30 pm, & St. Peter's Hextable at 5.30pm Christingle All-age Services. This is ideal for families with primary-aged children, & all are welcome to dress as characters from the nativity scene!
Tuesday 24th December, 11:30pm
Christmas Eve Communion at St. Paul's Swanley Village.
Wednesday 25th December, 8:30am
Christmas Day Communion at St. Paul's Swanley Village.
Wednesday 25th December, 10:30am
Christmas Day Family service at St. Peter's Hextable.
We’ll explore some enduring truths across December in a unique Carols at Christmas series that we’re excited to share. This nine-parter is a pdf with print copies available. The Christmas season is a delight for family, friends, and networks. All are invited to share in this! This printed Christmas card will be delivered to each of the homes in our community. All are welcome! Join us and gladly invite others…
All voluntary gifts given this Christmas will be directed to our Community Compassion Fund. Place your electronic donation, cash or cheque at the back of either St. Peter’s or St. Paul’s or by electronic transfer via our parish office: Sort Code 20-25-42 Account 80859710 Swanley St Paul Parochial Church Council, General Account.
And should you ever wish for a cuppa and a conversation about whatever you’re facing or feeling, I’d gladly welcome you to the Vicarage or meet up at our Community Cafe in Hextable. vicarjohnny@gmail.com 077990 72845.
Our usual Sunday worship patterns continue on Sunday, 29th December, with our Overflow congregation gathering next in the New Year on the 5th January, at 6.30 pm.
Our regular four congregations are weekly, each Sunday at 0830 at St Paul's and 1030 at St Peter's; our monthly Sunday 1830 Overflow celebration at St Peter’s; and the first Wednesday of the month, at 1130 St Paul’s communion service.
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