Christmas at the Abbey

Christmas Services

Sunday 1st December
10.30am Advent Sung Eucharist – start your Christmas journey with this service

5pm Service of Watching and Waiting for Advent Sunday

Saturday 7th December
10am Abbey tree decorating – All welcome to come and decorate the HUGE Abbey tree and get it raised up in the People’s chapel to watch over our Christmas celebrations

Sunday 8th December
10.30am Posada Party! A family cafe-style service starting with breakfast at 10.30am and then crafts! Featuring the figures of Mary and Joseph that have been travelling around homes & schools in the village.

Saturday 14th December

6pm Carol singing around the village to collect money for ABCD (Action for Bethlehem Children with Disabilities). Meeting in front of The Fleur

Sunday, 22nd December
6pm Nine Lessons and Carols – a beautiful evening traditional service, sung by the congregation and Abbey choir

Christmas Eve
4.30pm Crib Service Nativity Play – a special play featuring local children (more angels and shepherds very welcome – come dressed up!) Arrive early for a good seat and to see our advent window.
11.00pm Midnight Mass – celebrate the arrival of the Christ child with the traditional midnight service

Christmas Day
8am Holy Communion
10.30am Family Christmas Communion bring your presents to show Revd Jane!

Sunday 29th December
10.30am Dorchester Team service in the Abbey.