Benefice Services & Events in December 2025                                     

Friday 5th

4pm. Crib Festival Opening in St Swithun’s Church

Saturday 6th

11am - 3pm. Crib Festival in St Swithun’s Church

Sunday 7th

10am.  Service of Holy Communion in St Swithun's Church   

10am.  Morning Worship in St John's Church

3pm.    Crib Festival Closing Service in St Swithun’s Church

Wednesday 10th

7pm. Carol Service in St Catherine’s Church

Sunday 14th

10am.  Service of Holy Communion in St John’s Church

3pm.    Christingle in St John’s Church

6pm.    Carols by Candlelight, with mulled wine and mince pies in St Swithun’s Church

Sunday 21st

10am.   Contemporary Service in St Swithun’s Church

3pm.     Christingle, with mulled wine and mince pies in St Swithun’s Church

5pm.     Village Carol Service in St John’s Church

Wednesday 24th Christmas Eve

3pm.         Crib Service in St John’s Church

5pm.         Crib Service in St Swithun’s Church

10pm.       Midnight Mass in St Swithun’s Church

11.30pm. Midnight Mass in St John’s Church

Thursday 25th Christmas Day

9am.        Service of Holy Communion in St Catherine’s Church

10am.      Family Friendly Holy Communion in St Swithun’s Church

10.30am. Service of Holy Communion in St John’s Church

Sunday 28th

10am. Joint Songs of Praise Service in St Swithun’s Church (no service in St John's church)

You are warmly invited to attend all our Events and Services across the Benefice