Everyone is welcome to the services and activities for families and children during Advent and Christmas at St. Mary’s, Iffley! See below a summary of scheduled events – for which more detail will be provided on the church website and notices nearer the time 

SERVICES & EVENTS: 

1. Bring & Share Advent Lunch –  3^rd December 12 noon (Advance booking required) 
2. Carol Singing 6pm & Barn Dance / Ceilidh 7.30 pm – 18^th December  
3. Christingle Service – 24^th December 3pm 
4. Midnight Eucharist – 24^th December 11pm 
5. Christmas Day Eucharist service – 25^th December 10am 

ESPECIALLY FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN: 

For children, there will be a series of themed children’s activities taking place in the Village Hall during the Sunday 10am Eucharist services (which we call the ‘Fish & Chip club’) – involving games, lessons, craft activities and music, in preparation for the Christingle Service (at 3pm on Christmas Eve) on the following dates:  

26th November – the story of the Angels telling Mary and Joseph the news.   

3rd December – The Journey to Bethlehem, the Star, the Donkey, no room at the Inn.    

10th December – Jesus Birth, Christingle Oranges and the shepherds.   

17th December – Wise men and Herod, Presents and the Meaning of Christmas.   

Contact for further information: The Parish Administrator, Janet Low at: office@iffleychurch.org.uk