At the time of writing, we’re planning for the possibility that we’ll be able to have a number of small, socially-distant Christmas services. These services will all take place following the government regulations current at the time they are due to take place. We imagine that this will involve the use of face coverings, test and trace, social distancing and musical performance, rather than congregational singing. Because of social distancing and the limited size of our Church buildings, some of our events are ticketed. Tickets are available via the eventbrite links below.
Crib Dressing Service at St Michael’s Hinton: Sunday the 13th December at 11.30am. A tradition service for all ages.

Lessons and Carols at St Michael’s Hinton: Sunday 20th December at 5pm. A shorter version of the usual Nine Lessons, but just as much Christmas joy! Tickets available below:
All Saints Thorney Hill Carol Service: Sunday 20th December at 6.30pm. A shorter version of the usual Nine Lessons, but just as much Christmas joy! Please get in touch with the vicar via the ‘people’ page of this site for a ticket.

Christingle Service: Traditional service full of symbolism (and sweets). 20th of December at St Mary’s Bransgore at 10.30am.

Carols at Your Convenience: 21st December – A mobile carol service making its way around Bransgore. Enjoy carols from your doorstep! Service sheet, designed to be read from a mobile phone, available here:

Walk-through Nativity: St Mary’s Bransgore, 24th December from 4.30pm. An exciting tour of the big story of Christmas for all ages: COVID-19 safe reimagining of our popular Interactive Nativity.

Nearly Midnight Mass: St Michael’s Hinton, 24th December at 10pm. Our ever-popular, slightly earlier Communion service before Christmas. Tickets available via the eventbrite link below:
Christmas Day Communion Services: 8am at All Saints, Thorney Hill; 9.15am at St Michael’s, Hinton and 10.30am at St Mary’s Bransgore.

Thank you for thinking ahead to organise Christmas. Will we need to book Christmas morning too?
Christine
Thank you Christine. There’s no booking for Christmas Day – it’s generally a quieter service and we’re not worried about it being too busy. B
Hi Ben how do we book tickets for Christmas Eve nativity walk through? Or do we just turn up? Thanks.
Hi Rebekeh, just turn up. It’s a walk-through, so if it gets busy there might be a little wait, but I don’t think we’ll have a problem. Will be great to see you all! B