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.

Sunday 3 December 6pm.

An atmospheric service to mark the beginning of Advent, lit by candlelight and followed by festive refreshments.

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!

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.

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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.

Monday 25 December, 9.30am.

A family-friendly service to celebrate the birth of Jesus. All welcome, however young and excited!