Christmas at St Gabriel’s
This Christmas season, we have lots of different events taking place, and we'd love to invite you to join us. Whether you come to church regularly, haven't been for a long time, or have never set foot in a church building before, you are so welcome.
Together, we'll celebrate the Christmas story and the wonderful truth at its heart: that in Jesus, God came to be with us. Whatever this season looks like for you, we'd love you to come and be part of it. Join us as we celebrate the hope, joy and good news of Christmas, and discover afresh the promise of Emmanuel, God with us.
What’s On This Christmas
Wreath Making
Get into the Christmas spirit with a festive wreath-making session at St Gabriel's! Come with friends or enjoy meeting new people as you create a Christmas wreath to take home, with a professional florist to guide you along the way.
Join us on Saturday 21 November, with sessions at 2pm and 7:30pm at St Gabriel's Church, Greystones.
Tickets are £15 per person, including your wreath ring, moss and other decorations, plus festive drinks and nibbles on arrival.
Some foliage will be provided, but feel free to bring your own to add a personal touch. Please bring a pair of secateurs.
Christingle Service
Bring the whole family to our Christingle Service on Sunday, 13th December at 4pm. Celebrate the light of Christ with a special, heart-warming service filled with carols, prayer, and the traditional Christingle oranges. After the service, enjoy festive refreshments, making it a fun way for all ages to come together and celebrate the hope, joy and love of the Christmas season.
Carols @ The Greystones
Join us at The Greystones Pub on Wednesday, 16th December for a festive evening of Christmas cheer! At 5pm, enjoy carols and a live Nativity scene where you will have the opportunity to get your photo taken with Mary, Joseph and JoJo the donkey, bringing the story of Christ’s birth to life for all ages. Then at 6:30pm & 8pm, stay for sing-along carols and a short talk where everyone can join in the fun and festive spirit. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate the season with family, friends, and the local community.
Carols By Candlelight
Join us for a beautiful Carols by Candlelight service on Sunday, 20th December at 6:30pm, as we celebrate the joy of the birth of Jesus. There will be candles, carols and an inspiring message. It’s a perfect evening for anyone looking to celebrate the joy of Christmas together.
Messy Nativity
Bring the whole family to our Messy Nativity Service on Sunday 20th December at 10:30am for a fun and relaxed retelling of the Christmas story. Children (and adults) are invited to come dressed as a character from the story of Jesus’ birth and take part in the live Nativity. It’s a hands-on, messy way to experience the Christmas story together and celebrate the wonder of the season. Do join us afterwards from festive refreshments.
Midnight Communion
Join us for Midnight Communion on Thursday 24th December at 11:30pm as we welcome Christmas Day with a quiet, reflective service. Celebrating the birth of Jesus with prayer, carols, and Holy Communion in the peaceful stillness of the night. It’s a special way to start Christmas Day together in worship and anticipation of the joy to come.
Christmas Day
Celebrate the birth of Jesus at our Christmas Day Service on Friday, 25th December. This shorter, joyful service is perfect for family and friends to gather, sing carols, and reflect on the wonder of Christmas together.