Christmas Services

‘Christ the King is born today. Alleluia!’

We hope that you will be able to join us for some or all of the services in the lead up to Christmas and look forward to welcoming you to St Mary’s.

  • Sunday 1st December 4:15pm Tea followed by 5 Parish Candlelit Advent Service (at 5:00pm) at St Mary’s Church, Bideford.
  • Thursday 5th December 6:00pm Carols by Candlelight, at Bideford Pannier Market.
  • Saturday 7th December 7:30pm Christmas Concert by Northam Choral, at St Mary’s Church, Bideford. Tickets are £5 and include mince pies. Free mulled wine is served.
  • Saturday 14th December 2:00-6:00pm Christmas Craft Fair with craft stalls, gift ideas, and between 2-4pm tea, coffee and cake. At St Mary’s Church, Bideford.
  • Sunday 15th December 6:00pm 9 Lessons & Carols at St Mary’s Church, Bideford. Enjoy this popular, reflective and festive service.  Join us after the service for mince pies & mulled wine.
  • Sunday 22nd December 11:15am Encounter Carol Service. A contemporary service of carols, readings and a short seasonal message.
  • Christmas Eve, Tuesday 24th December 2:30pm & 4:00pm Family Nativity.  Get your Christmas off to the best start possible – our Nativity is back for 2024!We look forward to seeing you there.
  • Christmas Eve, Tuesday 24th December 11:30pm Midnight Mass. Join us for the service that ushers in Christmas Day and celebrates the birth of Jesus into the world.  Traditional Eucharist, with carols by candlelight.
  • Christmas Day, 25th December 9:30am Christmas Day Morning Worship.  Join us for a celebration of Christmas Day and join in the traditional Christmas Carols.  Bring your presents and show off your best Christmas Jumpers!
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