Christmas at St Mary's
Advent Reflections
We're often told Advent should be a time of reflection, but it can be hard to know how to go about this. The Follow the Star Advent Reflection provides a series of questions to ask yourself and things to think about in each week of Advent - click here to see them. Alternatively you can find a display in the porch at St Mary's with all the materials and some activities to complete.
Advent Service of Light
Sunday 3 December 6pm.
An atmospheric service to mark the beginning of Advent, lit by candlelight and followed by festive refreshments.
Christmas Eve by Candlelight at Llanrothal
Sunday 24 December 3pm, at St John's, Llanrothal.
Our ever-popular, candlelit, Christmas Eve service at Llanrothal, with carols, poems and plenty of festive spirit. Please stay afterwards for mince pies and drinks. Prepare for mud – if you can park a little further away, please do, and remember your wellies!
Advent Prayer Vigil
Sunday 3 December, 9.30am to 5.30pm
A day of prayer and peaceful reflection. To find out more, and to sign up for a slot, click here or email stmaryswelshnewton@gmail.com. All welcome, whether you're a regular at church or not and whether you pray regularly or not.
Carol Service
Saturday 23 December, 6pm.
A traditional carol service with familiar Christmas carols and Bible readings - a lovely way to get in the Christmas spirit, followed by mince pies and mulled wine.
Christmas Day family service
Monday 25 December, 9.30am.
A family-friendly service to celebrate the birth of Jesus. All welcome, however young and excited!