Christmas Services 

Christmas Services at St John the Baptist Ashley

     

All Christmas Services at St Johns will have to have a limited number of people attending  due     to the current Covid regulations places must be requested  using the request  system below.

We will endeavour to meet as many requests as possible so please be patient if we take a little                            time to confirm whether your request can be accommodated.

               Initially  you will  see an acknowledgement of  receipt of your request on the screen
                   We will then email you a reply as soon as we know the demand for each service.


 Sunday December 20th 4pm – The Story of Christmas – by Candlelight
The storytelling starts in a socially distanced queue on the path outside the Chapterhouse singing a carol as we gel our hands.  Tonight our church is Bethlehem and we enter an atmospheric street scene leading through the fields to the stable bathed in glorious light.  Passing shepherds, wise men and angels we enter the candlelit church and take our reserved seat to pick up the story in words, music and prayer.  After this short service each family receives a gift candle as they leave the church singing a final carol outside on the church path.
Entrance is free but must be pre-booked on website – masks and distance  must be observed 


Christmas Eve 4pm – Tidings of Comfort and Joy – by Candlelight  
The service starts in a socially distanced queue on the path outside the Chapterhouse and leads into the candlelit church via the nativity scene.  The short service will give each of us space to feel the holiness of this special night and to say prayers for our families and friends and those in need.  With words and music to uplift us the service ends with a Christmas Blessing and families collecting a gift candle at the church porch before singing a final carol on the church path as you leave.   
Entrance is free but must be pre-booked on website – masks and distance  must be observed


Christmas Day 9.30am – Family Eucharist – Birthday Celebration
A special service for a special day.  Everyone is welcome but you will need to pre-book your seat.
 Masks and distance must be  observed