This Christmas, discover the greatest story every told at your local church, St Mary of Bethany, at the heart of Mount Hermon. We’ve got it all:
· Christmas services whether you like loud and boisterous or quiet and reflective.
· A welcoming community for you, whatever your age and stage of life.
· The true story of the first Christmas and how it makes a difference for you today.
Join our friendly community to discover the truth at the heart of Christmas. Follow the star to our beautiful building and find true and lasting meaning at the end of the year. We look forward to seeing you.
Mark Wallace, Vicar of St Mary of Bethany Church, between Mount Hermon Road & York Road
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1 Dec
10.30am Advent All-Together Service
Switch on our Christmas lights and start getting ready for the big day.
3pm Advent Memorial Service followed by tea and cake
A reflective service with the opportunity to remember loved ones.
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8 Dec
3pm Mencap Carol Service followed by tea and mince pies
An inclusive service aimed at those with learning difficulties and their carers.
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15 Dec
6.30pm Carol Service with festive refreshments
Sing your favourite carols with our choir and organ, complete with a few surprises!
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24 Dec
3pm Crib Service followed by refreshments
All ages are invited as we retell the Christmas story together. Come dressed as an angel, wise person or donkey and join the fun!
11pm Midnight Communion
Start your Christmas Day the traditional way at our candlelit service.
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25 Dec
8am Prayer Book Communion with Christmas carols
10.30am Christmas Celebration Service
*Live-streamed to YouTube
Our usual Sunday service is at 10.30am, with a Prayer Book Communion service 8am on the first Sunday of the month.