Peace on Earth

We warmly invite you to join us at St Mark’s this season and share God’s promise of hope and peace for each other, in our town and our world.   

 

Sat 1st December, 11am – 3pm
Christmas Fayre with Oatland’s Community & Tuki Cafe 

 

Sun 2nd December 
8am l 9.15am l 10.30am
Toy Service Sunday 
A chance to donate gifts of new, unwrapped toys which will be given to St. George’s Crypt, Leeds and local families in need. 

6pm
Contemporary Carols
A foot tapping, loud singing, uplifting event! 

 

Fri 7th December, 7.30pm
Sanctuary Christmas 
A wonderful celebration for women, with singing, music, speakers, festive nibbles and mulled wine. 

 

Sun 23rd December
8am  Holy Communion

10am  All Age Reflective Service

6pm  Carols by Candlelight
A traditional choir-led service with a short Christmas message, lessons and carols – all by candlelight. Mince pies and mulled wine afterwards.

 

Mon 24th December
2.30pm & 4pm
Nativity(for all ages)
A 45 minute nativity journey for all ages; expect lots of celebration and fun.

11.30pm
Midnight Holy Communion
Carols around the tree from 11pm. Service starts at 11.30pm. 

 

CHRISTMAS DAY  –  Tues 25th December
8am   Holy Communion
A simple, reflective, traditional service. 

10am Family Holy Communion (for all ages) 
A celebration service to place Christ at the centre of Christmas Day.

At our Christmas services our monetary collections will support: 

Youth for Christ Lebanon ‘Manara’ youth project which provides reconciliation in the conflict between Lebanese youth and refugees who have come from Syria. Local contact: Martin Ainsworth. Watch a video about this here: www.vimeo.com/227710049 

The Children’s Society working with children in the UK who have suffered bullying, abuse or have been trafficked into slavery. Find out more here: www.childrenssociety.org.uk