RUGBY’S churches will once again be opening their doors for a range of Christmas services.
Here are the special events and services planned by Rugby’s churches in December.
Bilton Evangelical Church (BEC)
Sunday December 18, 10.30am: Nativity Service followed by Christmas treats; Christmas Day, 10.30am: Christmas Service (livestreamed from ‘BEC Church’ on YouTube). All Services accessible for children.
Bilton Methodist Church
Sunday December 18, 10.30am: Carol Service; Christmas Day, 9.30am: Christmas Service led by Deacon Georgina Brooks; Sunday December 31, 11.30pm: Watchnight Service.
Christ Church Brownsover
Sunday December 18, 3-6 pm: Messy Festive; Wednesday December 21, 6.15pm: Carol Service; Christmas Eve, 11.30pm: Midnight Communion; Christmas Day, 10am: Christmas Communion.
Dunchurch Baptist Church
Sunday December 18, 5pm: Carols by Candlelight followed by refreshments; Christmas Eve, 9.30pm: Communion – Midnight in Bethlehem; Christmas Day, 10.30am: Christmas Service.
Elim Church
Sunday December 18, 10am: 4front Theatre presents The Satellite Before Christmas at Harris Academy; Christmas Eve, 3.30pm: Christmas Eve Celebration; Christmas Day, 10am: Christmas Service.
Good Shepherd, Newton
Christmas Day, 9am: Christmas Communion.
Methodist Church Centre
Sunday December 18,11am: Nativity Service led by Ruth Henderson (Youth Pastor); 6.30pm Carol Service; Wednesday December 21, 4-6pm: Christingle and Crafts; Christmas Day, 10.30am: All Age Worship.
New Life Church
Sunday December 18, 6pm: Carol Service, with refreshments served afterwards; Christmas Day, 9.30am: Christmas Service.
RCCG Harvest Fellowship Church
Sunday December 18, 1pm: Teenagers and Youth Christmas Lounge; Christmas Day, 9.30am: Christmas Service with Breakfast; Sunday December 31, 10pm: Crossover Service into 2023.
Rugby Baptist Church
Sunday December 18, 10.30am: Nativity Service led by the children; 6.30pm: Carols by Candlelight Service; Christmas Eve, 6.30pm: Quiet, Reflective Christmas Eve Service; Christmas Day, 10.30am: Family Christmas Celebration.
St Andrew’s Church
Sunday December 18, 6pm: Christmas Carol Service; Friday December 23, 4pm: Christingle in aid of The Children’s Society (pre-booking advised); Christmas Eve, 4pm: Christingle, (pre-booking advised); 11.30pm Midnight Mass; Christmas Day, 8am: 1662 Holy Communion;10.30am: Choral Eucharist.
St Botolph’s, Newbold
Sunday December 18, 10.45am: Looking Forward to Christmas, a family service; 6.30pm: Service of Readings and Carols; Christmas Eve, 4.15pm: Candlelight Service; 11.45pm: Midnight Communion; Christmas Day, 10.45am: Holy Communion.
St Edmunds, Thurlaston
Christmas Day, 9am: Holy Communion.
St George’s Church
Christmas Eve, 4.30pm: Crib Service; 11.30pm: Midnight Communion; Christmas Day, 10am: Holy Communion.
St John’s Church, Long Lawford
Christmas Eve, 6.30pm: A Service of Readings and Carols; Christmas Day, 9am: Holy Communion.
Lawford Lighthouse at Long Lawford Methodist Church
Sunday December 18, 5pm: Christingle in aid of The Children’s Society; Christmas Eve, 5pm: Outdoor Carol service; Christmas Day, 10am: Christmas Communion.
St Mark’s Church
Sunday December 18, 8am: Holy Communion; 10am: Holy Communion; 6pm: Nine Lessons and Carols; Christmas Eve, 3pm: Crib Service; 6pm: Carols by Candlelight; 11.30pm: Midnight Mass; Christmas Day, 8am: Holy Communion; 10am: Family Holy Communion.
St Mary’s Church
Sunday December 18, 4pm: Traditional Carol Service; Christmas Eve, 3pm: Crib Service; 9.30pm: Midnight in Bethlehem; Christmas Day, 10am: Christmas Communion.
St Oswald’s Church
Sunday December 18, 6.30pm: Carol Service; Christmas Eve, 5pm: Crib Service for younger children, 11.30pm: First Communion of Christmas; Christmas Day, 10.30am: All-Age Communion.
St Peters Church, Dunchurch
Sunday December 18, 6.30pm: Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols; Christmas Eve, 4pm: Crib Service; 11pm: Midnight Holy Communion; Christmas Day, 10.30am: Holy Communion; January 1, 10.30am: Said Eucharist.
St Peter John Church
Sunday December 18, 4pm: Carol Service; Christmas Eve, 4pm: Crib Service; 9pm: Midnight in Bethlehem Communion Service; Christmas Day, 10.30am: Holy Communion.
Salvation Army
Sunday morning services during December at 10.30am; December 18, 4pm: Carol Service; Christmas Day, 10.30am: Christmas Service.
