CHRISTMAS AT CHRIST CHURCH
Christmas is going to feel very different this year. The hope that Jesus brings is needed more than ever in a world that feels so broken. We’re planning many ways to celebrate, in person and online, and everyone’s invited to join in.
Carol Service
Sunday 13 December at 7 pm
Due to the pandemic restrictions, this year’s Carol Service was broadcast online and can be viewed via YouTube at any time. Christmas carols, readings, drama and a short talk to help us focus on the meaning of Christmas. It can be viewed via this link.
Nativity Trail
Hidden in windows around Selly Park (near to the church building) are 7 pictures that complete the Christmas story. Wrap up warm and see if you can find them all. If you would like to take part then please email Rachel at cfmchristchurch@gmail.com for all the details. Each person/family who completes the trail will receive a certificate.
CHRISTINGLE SERVICE
Christmas Eve at 4 pm
A short interactive service held via Zoom, since we can’t meet together in person. The brilliant retelling of the Nativity story shown in this service is available to view here.
Christmas Day service
Christmas Day at 10.00 am
A family celebration livestreamed from our building. You can watch at home via this link.
Please note that we won’t be holding a service on Sunday 27 December.
Downloadable window poster
If you have a colour printer, here’s a poster you could display in your front window. Right-click on the image to download the PDF.
Decorating
We’re unable to hold many events in our building this year but we still want it to be a place of celebration – outside and in. Teams of helpers have worked hard to make and put up the decorations. Special thanks to Kate, Cheryl and Janet for their creative ideas and leadership.
Lego Nativity Competition
Thank you to all the Lego enthusiasts who accepted the challenge of creating a Nativity scene. The entries were superb and the popular vote was very close. All three designs below win prizes!
“It has a lot of characters to connect to each other, both sides and the centre. Well done”
“I like the star, the angel and all the animals (including the turtle)”
“Love the way they have made the star , and the sheep and the block of gold of course – very creative”
By a small margin, this was the overall winner!