CHRISTMAS SERVICES
at St Edmund's
Carol Service (Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols)
6.30pm Sunday 22nd December
The traditional re-telling of the Christmas story in readings, seasonal music from the choir and popular carols for the congregation. It's followed by mince pies and mulled wine in the Hall. Everyone is welcome.
The Blessing of the Crib
4pm Christmas Eve - Tuesday 24th December
A joyful and lively celebration for all the family, with the nativity story retold and carols for the congregation and some dressing up! During the service we will be accepting small toys as gifts for Home-Start Hillingdon families - there will also be a collection to support this charity. If you would like to donate online you can do so by visiting https://www.homestart-hillingdon.org.uk
Midnight Mass
11pm Christmas Eve - Tuesday 24th December
The poignant and dramatic principle Christmas service; as well-loved carols and seasonal music contribute to a joyful Eucharist to mark the birth of Christ.
Eucharist with Carols
10am Christmas Day - Wednesday 25th December
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A more informal celebration of the Eucharist; with families in mind the service lasts about 50 minutes and includes carols and prayers at the Crib.
Devotion for New Year's Eve
5.30pm Tuesday 31st December
A short meditative service which includes Benediction before the Blessed Sacrament. This is a good opportunity to give thanks for all the good things we experienced in 2024 and a chance to pray with hope for 2025.