Christmas 2026
Join us this Christmas at Knowle Parish Church! We look forward to welcoming you to our services across Advent and Christmas as we celebrate the birth of Jesus, the true gift of Christmas.
Have any questions?
Read our FAQs below or
contact us.
Key:
* Please pre-book your child's place
(YF) Suitable for young families with primary school aged children or younger
(11+) Unsuitable for young children
Christmas Praise (11+)
Friday 27th November: 7pm for a 7.30pm start
Starting the evening with Christmas nibbles and hot mulled punch, join us for an evening of faith, worship and festive fun! With Guest Speaker Pastor Amanda Connor.
The service will last approximately 90 minutes
Christingle Service (YF)*
Sunday 29th November: 4.00pm
Children get to make their own Christingles in this fun family service. There will be a short talk and some songs to join in with.
The service will last approximately 60 minutes
Please pre-book by emailing sarah.chapman@kpc.org.uk
Breakfast, Lunch or Tea with Santa (YF)*
Saturday 5th December: 9.30am, 12noon and 3.30pm
For young children and their families to play some games, share a meal together and meet Santa! £7 per child.
The session will last approximately 90 minutes.
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED
Email clare.fillingham@kpc.org.uk to be added to our waiting list
Viewing of The Star movie*
Saturday 12th December: 3.00pm
For those in Years 1 - 6. Come and join us to watch this wonderful re-telling of the Christmas story; bring a pillow and blanket, come in your Christmas onesie if you would like to and enjoy some Christmas crafts and snacks and watch the film. This is a drop off event. £2 per child.
Venue: Lower Guild House (next to the main church building)
The session will last 2 hours. View The Star official film trailor
Please pre-book by emailing barbara.carstairs@kpc.org.uk
Traditional Christmas Carol Service (11+)
Sunday 13th December: 4.30pm and 7.00pm
A formal carol service, with a short talk, bible readings and traditional hymns. Repeated at 7.00pm due to popular demand!
The service will last between 60-75 minutes.
Blue Christmas (11+)
Wednesday 16th December: 7.45pm
For those of us who find the Christmas season hard. Join us for this low key, symbolic, contemplative service to reflect and respond to the Christmas message, even in the midst of pain.
The service will last approximately 45 minutes.
Young Families Nativity Service (YF)*
Saturday 19th December: 10.00am
A short, engaging service for young families with a Christmas goody bag to take away with you.
Venue: St John's Hall (next to the main church building)
The service will last approximately 1 hour.
Please pre-book by emailing sarah.chapman@kpc.org.uk
Encounter Christmas Service
Sunday 20th December: 6.30pm
A more relaxed, informal service, with worship and a short talk.
Venue: St John's Hall (next to the main church building)
The service will last between 60-75 minutes.
Christmas Eve Nativity Service (All ages welcome)
Thursday 24th December: 1.30pm, 3.00pm and 4.30pm
Come and join us for one of our 3 identical Christmas Eve nativity services, with a dollop of silliness thrown in amongst the carols and the story of the Birth of Jesus. Something for the whole family to enjoy! Lighthearted and poignant at the same time!
The service will last approximately 45 minutes.
Christmas Eve Midnight Communion
Thursday 24th December: 11.00pm
Communion service with a short talk and Christmas carols to see in Christmas Day.
The service will last between 60-75 minutes.
Christmas Day Holy Communion
Friday 25th December: 7.45am
Traditional Communion service with hymns and a short talk.
The service will last approximately 45 minutes.
Christmas Day All Age Celebration
Friday 25th December: 10.00am
A fun all age service to celebrate the birth of Jesus together, including Christmas carols and a short talk.
The service will last between 60-75 minutes.
|
FAQs
Is there any parking?
Yes. There is a large council car park situated next to the church grounds (adjacent to Knowle Primary School). Entrance is from Warwick Road, via the Greswolde Arms. The first two hours of parking are free of charge (don't forget to pop a ticket in your windscreen!)
Are there any toilets?
Yes. Toilets will be available throughout the service in St John's Hall (separate building right next to the main church). Disabled toilet and baby changing facilities available.
Is there a dress code?
Just come as you are and what you feel most comfortable in, whether that's sparkles for Christmas or your comfy casuals, all are welcome.
Do I need to pay?
All our Christmas services listed above are free of charge unless otherwise stated. Please do pre-book your place for the services listed above that ask you to (marked with *). This will ensure we have enough resources available for everyone wanting to come along.
Where are the services held?
All services are in the main church building unless otherwise stated. |
Jo Hamilton