Resources for Advent & Christmas

• O Come Emmanuel
  • Teen Daily Devotional - perfect for our Fusion Group
  • Advent Antiphons Activity Sheet - printed copies will be available in church
  • New musical settings of the Antiphons available from St Martin's Voices
  • The Art of the Antiphons - original artwork for reflection
• The Grumpy Owl and the Joy of Christmas
  • Activity Sheets for Early Years and 5-11 year olds
  • Youtube Videos
  • Collective Worship Resources for Schools (these would also work at home)
  • Advent at Home
• https://embraceme.org/advent-reflections
• Twelve Joys of Christmas - available in church from 20th December

Craft & Praise | Advent | Saturday 29th November | 3pm

Holy Trinity, Prestwood

Our Popular Craft & Praise events offer a fun event for the whole family. The event starts with 6 themed craft activities suitable for all ages and ends with a themed story as well as a few fun upbeat worship songs. The 7th of December is focused around Advent. For any further info and to book a place, email Frances on families@htprestwood.org.uk

Advent Carol Service | Sunday 30th November | 6pm

Holy Trinity, Prestwood

On a journey from Darkness to Light, join us for a varied programme of choir music, hymns and readings to mark Advent: the season of watching and waiting for Jesus' arrival.

Please note that this service features traditional Advent Carols and music.

There will be no Christmas Carols sung at this service. 

Toddler Thursday and Bumps & Babies Christmas Praise

Thursday 11th and Monday 15th December

Holy Trinity, Prestwood

A special Toddler Thursday and Bumps & Babies during the normal session times. Gather around the Nativity scene in church and hear the Christmas story.

Christmas Carol Service | Saturday 20th December | 4pm

Holy Trinity, Prestwood

Join us for a joyful evening of caroling and festive readings! Enjoy mince pies, hot chocolate and mulled wine while sharing laughter with loved ones. Celebrate and create lasting memories together in the warmth of the season!

Parish Eucharist and Traditional Nativity | Sunday 21st December | 9.30am

Holy Trinity, Prestwood

Traditional children’s Nativity play. Children can join in as sheep or stable animals on the day – just come in costume!

Christmas Carol Service | Sunday 21st December | 6pm

St Mary Magdalene, Great Hampden

Beautiful Christmas music and carols at this special service at St Mary Magdalene, Great Hampden, HP16 9RD

Calm Christingle | Christmas Eve | 11.15am

St Mary Magdalene, Great Hampden

A special calm, Great Hampden, edition of the Christingle services held later that day in Prestwood.

Midnight Mass | Christmas Eve, 11pm 

Join us for the first mass of Christmas. A special, sung service to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.

Christmas Day

Holy Trinity, Prestwood

9.30am | Family Festival Eucharist

St Mary Magdalene, Great Hampden

11.15am | Family Festival Communion