Horningsea

Traditional Candlelit Carol Service

Sunday 8th December at 18.00

The annual, traditional Carol Service will be on Sunday 8 December at 18.00. The church is filled with hundreds of candles, the oil lamps are lit and the electric lights are switched off. The service begins with one child singing the first verse of Once in Royal David’s City, other children join in the second verse and then the congregation sing. There will be a couple of new readings but the usual Bible readings tell the story of the birth of the baby Jesus in Bethlehem over 2000 years ago. The musical Young People of Horningsea will play a special Carol and Fen Edge singers will sing but mostly the well known carols will be sung by the congregation. Children carry lanterns in procession to the crib. If you have never been you should try to come this year – dress up warm and arrive early to get a seat as some years it has been standing room only. 

Gifts of mince pies to share with a hot drink after the service are always welcome! 

A Family Crib Service

Saturday 21 December at 15.00

Families of all ages are invited to this short service when the children help build the crib as each of the characters make their way to the stable. Children can come dressed as someone from the Nativity – it doesn’t matter if we have 4 Mary’s or half a dozen Wise People!

Christmas Day

25 December at 10.30

A Family Holy Communion with Carols to celebrate Christmas Day. 

And for those wanting a  quiet, peaceful period of time in amongst all the bustle why not come to the late evening service of Compline on Wednesday 18 December at 8.30pm.