All is Calm all is bright, this Christmas at Bishop Ridley
Sometimes Christmas seems like an endless to do list. Buying the cards, writing the cards, posting the cards, present buying, present wrapping, decorating, preparing the food, getting ready for guests, parties and places to be. Forget the stress and worry this Christmas with your own festive oasis at Bishop Ridley Church, where all is calm and bright. Here is a round up of all the things we'll have happening over the Advent and Christmas period.
Toy and Gift Parade Service
Sunday 1 December at 10:30am
Start the Christmas period off by thinking of others. Parade Service with Toy and Gift collection for Bexley Women's Aid. Please bring along gifts for children aged 5+, particularly those aged 11+. Remember new items only please. Gift ideas include: Board games, Cards games such as Uno and Top Trumps, Stationery , Sweets and treats, Clothing , Any High Street vouchers and gift cards, Toiletry and make up sets. There will also be a retiring collection in aid of Bexley Women's Aid.
If you're unable to attend the service but would like to donate to Bexley Women's Aid, you can drop gifts off at the church on Friday 29 November between 4-6pm and Saturday 30 November from 10-11am.
Advent reflections
Wednesday 4, 11 and 18 December at 7:00pm in Bishop Ridley Church
Time to reflect on the real meaning of Christmas.
Hear a thought provoking talk and receive Holy Communion, if you'd like it.
Christmas Concert
Friday 6 December at 7:30pm
Get the Christmas countdown started with an evening of Christmas music and festive fun. Salvation Army band play the best loved christmas songs and carols at Bishop Ridley Church.
Listen - and join in with - classic Christmas carols and modern holiday hits. Get into the spirit of the season with friends and family. Don't miss out on this special event that will get you in the Christmas mood.
Tickets are £5 per adult and £1 per child. Get your tickets now.
If you would like to come to this event but money is tight at this time of year, please email info@brchurch.org.uk in confidence.
Christmas Community Meal
Saturday 7 December at 12:15
Our special Community meal for those who live alone in Falconwood. Celebrate Christmas with an afternoon of festive food and friends - old and new. RSVP by Friday 29 November to info@brchurch.org.uk
Carols on The Green
Monday 9 December at 7:15pm
Falconwood's new Christmas tradition
Community Christmas carol sing-a-long outside church. Enjoy a mince pie, courtesy of the Coop, and warm drink. The Bolthole will be open, providing warm drinks, with DB Catering serving hot festive food.
Instant Nativity
Sunday 15 December at 10:30am
Just add you! Come along to hear the Nativity story - and join in. If you always wanted to be Mary, Gabriel, a star or even a donkey then is your opportunity to shine. Or sit back and join in as part of the chorus.
Carols by Candlelight
Sunday 15 December at 6:30pm
A festive service to reflect on the Christmas story while enjoying some seasonal music. Stay to enjoy a mince pie and refreshments afterwards.
Children's Christmas Service
Christmas eve at 4pm
A brief, fun, lively service for people of all ages as the excitement builds for Christmas Day. The service will include carols and Christingles.
Midnight Communion
Christmas eve at 11:30pm
Welcome in Christmas morning and the birth of our saviour at this reflective service.
Christmas Day Celebration
Christmas Day at 10am
Celebrate Christmas with carols and a talk about joining the song - whether you can sing or not!
We look forward to seeing you!
If you have any questions about any of our Christmas services, events or what Christmas is really about please email info@brchurch.org.uk