Christmas 2023
Christmas Services in Local Churches in December 2023
Dates for your diary for December 2023!
Christians Together in Alnwick wish you a peaceful and joyful Christmas, as we remember and celebrate the wonderful story of the birth of Jesus Christ.
We would love you to see you at one or more of our Christmas events, where all are very welcome.
St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church
Christmas services in Alnwick at St Paul's:
Christmas Eve, Sunday 24th: 7.30pm Vigil Mass.
Christmas Day: 10.00am.
And at the Sacred Heart and St Cuthbert’s, Main Street, Amble:
Christmas Eve, Sunday 24th: 5.00pm
Christmas Day: 11.30am
Website: stpaulschurchalnwick.co.uk
St. Michael’s Church of England, Alnwick
Sunday 3rd: 5.00pm Alnwick Deanery Advent Carols Service (with the choir of Warkworth Church)
Sunday 10th: 5.00pm Christmas Service at Denwick Chapel
Tuesday 12th: 6.30pm The Mayor’s Civic Carol Service
Saturday,16th: 6.00pm Carols by Candlelight
Christmas Eve, Sunday 24th: 4.00pm Crib Service & Christingle; 11.30pm Midnight Mass
Christmas Day: 10.00am Christmas Family Communion
Website: alnwickanglican.com
St. James United Reformed Church, Alnwick
Sunday 17th: 6.00pm Lessons & Carols, followed by mulled wine and mince pies
Sunday 24th: 10.30am service for the 4th Sunday of Advent
Christmas Eve, Sunday 24th: 5.00pm Family service
Sunday 31st: 10:30am ‘Blue Christmas’ service (remembering those we lost in 2023 and those who are finding the “joyous” season a struggle)
Website: stjamesalnwick.org.uk
The Salvation Army, Hotspur Street, Alnwick NE66 1QE
Sunday 17th: 5:00pm Candlelight Carol Service. Festive refreshments will be served after the service.
Christmas Eve, Sunday 24th: 5.00pm Candlelight Service. Festive Refreshments will be served after the service
Sunday 31st: 4.00pm Christingle New Year’s Eve Celebration. Make your own Christingle at this cosy informal evening of worship, games and carols round the Christmas tree, and a New Year’s Eve party tea. No charge, but please telephone 01665 604732 or email Alison.Anderson@salvationarmy.org.uk to book a place.
Website: salvationarmy.org.uk/alnwick
Alnwick Baptist Church
Sunday 10th: 3.30pm Messy Church Christmas at St James’ Church, Pottergate, Alnwick
Tuesday 19th: 7.00pm Alnwick Baptist Church’s traditional Carol service in the Northumberland Hall, Alnwick Market Place
Christmas Eve, Sunday 24th: 7.00pm reflective Communion Service at Alnwick Baptist Church
Christmas Day: 10.30am Family Christmas service at Alnwick Baptist Church
Website: alnwickbaptist.org.uk
Alnwick Methodist Church
Services held in The Salvation Army building, Hotspur Street, Alnwick. NE66 1QE
Sunday 17th: 10.30am Carol Service
Christmas Eve, Sunday 24th: 10.30am Christmas Eve Service
Sunday 31st: 10.30am New Year’s Eve Service
Website: lindisfarnemethodistchurches.org.uk
St. James Church of England, Shilbottle
Christmas Eve, Sunday 24th: 5.30pm Crib service with Carols
Christmas Day: 10.00am Family Communion Service with Carols
Website: shilbottlechurch.org.uk
Welcome Network
Sunday 17th: 3.00pm Christmas Stories Hope, at the Costello Centre, Baliffgate, Alnwick NE66 1LX. Sharing Christmas stories of hope through the eye of faith over a cuppa and nibbles!
Contact: Bob and Mary Bain 07988564299
Website: welcomenetwork.org