News - Christmas at St Isan’s and St Faith’s
The First Sunday of Advent is two weeks today (29th November), and we start with lighting our advent wreath at the 10:30 service.
Our Travelling Nativity Cribs will also be blessed at both churches, before they go around our homes. Please complete the signup sheets if you wish to host it or contact admin@parishofllanishen.org.uk
St Isan’s and D. Caesar Jones Funeral Service will be holding a Christmas Memorial Service, instead of our usual Service of Commemoration for the Departed (All Souls’ Day), at 7pm on Wednesday 02nd December. The service is held for all those bereaved as an opportunity to give thanks for the life of your loved one, light a candle in their memory, carols and readings. Refreshments will be provided after the service.
St Isan’s Gift Service will take place on Sunday 6th December, when we will once again support the work of Church Army’s Ty Bronna project, which provides accommodation and support for young people aged 16-21.
As we prepare to celebrate God’s greatest gift to us at Christmas, we invite you to share a gift with a young person who may be facing significant challenges. Donations of men’s toiletry sets, hats, gloves, scarves, slippers, umbrellas, torches, stationery, hairbrushes and combs, picture frames, socks, chocolates and biscuits will be gratefully received.
There is no need to wrap gifts, and they may be brought to any service before 6th December or left at 82 Station Road.
A Christmas Memorial Service, organised jointly by St Isan’s Church and Dignity Funerals (D Caesar Jones), will be held at 7pm on Wednesday 2nd December. The service offers an opportunity for those who have been bereaved to give thanks for the life of a loved one, light a candle in their memory, and share in music, readings and reflection. Refreshments will be served afterwards.
Carols Under the Stars will take place at St Isan’s on Friday 4th December, with hot chocolate, cookies and festive cheer. The following Friday, our parish carollers will be singing at St Faith’s, complete with lanterns. We’d love more voices to join our Christmas carollers this year. No special singing experience is needed, just enthusiasm and a love of Christmas music. Please speak to Richard if you would like to take part.
Worcester Christmas Market St Faith’s are organising a trip to Worcester Victorian Market on Saturday 5thDecember 2026. There are a few places left please let Marilyn Hillard know if you are interested.
St Faiths will have their ever-popular Carols, Poems and Punch on TBC
St Isan’s All Age Nativity is on Sunday 22nd December at 10:30am.
On Christmas Eve, Christingle is at 5pm and a Midnight Eucharist at 11:15pm, both at St Isan’s.
Christmas Day Eucharists are at 8am and 10:30am in St Isan’s and at 9am in St Faith’s.
Carols by Candlelight will be at 4pm on TBC