Advent and Christmas
This Advent and Christmas, things may be a bit different but neither Christmas nor Advent are cancelled. We still wait in hope for the coming of Christ; light in the darkness and we’re finding alternative ways to prepare and celebrate.
Advent window trail
Members of our congregation and friends of St Paul and St Stephen’s have been lighting up their windows during Advent with creative displays. We’ll put up photos as we receive them, but as a sneak peak, the roads you might want to keep an eye on are:
King Edward’s Avenue, Robinson Road, Osric Road, Seymour Road, Linden Road, Matson Place, Furlong Road, Wilton Close, Wilton Road, Frampton Road, The Oval and Bloomfield Road
Window 9
Posada
Following the Latin American tradition remembering the hard journey Mary and Joseph took, we have been following them around our parish this Advent
Posada – day 7
Angel trail
Look out for the angels as they head for Bethlehem – how many can you find around the parish?
You may also wish to download and print an angel picture, or just make your own and bring them to the stable in the churchyard.
Lego nativity
Watch the Nativity story through the medium of Lego
Virtual nativity
We can’t gather together for the crib service this year but the story of the first Christmas is more important than ever! Watch our virtual nativity – God is Everywhere – on our YouTube channel. You might even be able to spot some people you know in the film.
Events
Nativity Trail
On Christmas Eve, download a map and explore the nativity trail around our parish – six scenes to find. The church will be open between 12pm and 3pm for people finishing the trail to come and see the crib.
Midnight Mass
Christmas Eve at 11:30pm
If you would like to join us, please let us know in advance so that we know numbers for staying safe. Please email Andy at admin@stpaulstephenglos.org.uk
Things will be a bit different, so you can find more details about some of the measures we’ve brought in at https://www.stpaulstephenglos.org.uk/who-we-are/how-we-worship/covid-19-changes-to-worship/
This service will also be live-streamed on our YouTube channel
Parish Communion
Christmas Day at 10am
If you would like to join us, please let us know in advance so that we know numbers for staying safe. Please email Andy at admin@stpaulstephenglos.org.uk
Things will be a bit different, so you can find more details about some of the measures we’ve brought in at https://www.stpaulstephenglos.org.uk/who-we-are/how-we-worship/covid-19-changes-to-worship/
This service will also be live-streamed on our YouTube channel