Advent & Christmas
Services & Events
Advent is a season of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of Christmas.
At this time, we look forward to the arrival of Jesus.
No booking is necessary. We look forward to welcoming you to our services and events.
At Christmas, we remember the star which guided the wise men on their long journey to meet Jesus – a light of hope, leading them toward something wonderful. This year, we’re inviting families in Barnes to look for signs of that same hope and joy, sparkling in our own community. Can you help us find our stars? Twelve bright and twinkly Christmas stars have slipped out of church and hidden themselves around the parish! They’re tucked away and we need your help to find them.
Download your trail pack and your entry form.
SUNDAY 30TH NOVEMBER
6.00PM - Advent Carols
Churches Together in Barnes holds its annual Advent Carol service at
St Michael’s; a glorious and moving selection of seasonal anthems, hymns, scripture and poetry. The service is followed by a drinks reception.
THURSDAY 11TH DECEMBER.
7.00PM - Carols in the Courtyard
Enjoy a short time of joy and celebration with popular Christmas Carols. Featuring Barnes Concert Band, Barnes Primary School and Barnes Children's Choir followed by festive refreshments.
7.40-8.15pm Barnes Concert Band in church.
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11TH - 17TH DECEMBER
Christmas Tree Festival
Come and view a wonderful festive array of Christmas trees.
Opens after Carols in the Cloister and then daily from 9.30am-9pm until the 18th. Trees sponsored by local businesses, streets, schools and individuals.
Pop into church and vote for your favourite.
SUNDAY 14TH DECEMBER
6.00PM - Lessons & Carols by Candlelight
Celebrate the promise of the Christmas story through a candlelit service of readings interspersed with carols, hymns and choral music.
Followed by sparkling wine and mince pies.
CHRISTMAS EVE
4.00PM - Nativity Service
11.00PM - Midnight Mass
Come and join our popular Nativity Service. Children invited to dress as a character from the Nativity story!
Midnight Mass - we gather together for the First Eucharist of Christmas to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
SUNDAY 11TH JANUARY
11.30am - Children’s Epiphany Service (& Camel)
6.00PM - Epiphany Carols
Celebrate the story of the coming of the Wise Men.
11.30am Camel Procession and Children's Epiphany Service
6.00pm Candlelit service of readings interspersed with carols and hymns
CHRISTMAS DAY
8.00AM - Low Mass
10.00AM - Family Mass
Low Mass is a quiet, simple service in traditional language.
Our Family Mass is a joyful celebration for all the family with panto sermon.
SUNDAY 1ST FEBRUARY
10.00AM - High Mass for Candlemas
with Christingle Procession
Celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple.