Christmas will soon be upon us, and many of us will want to celebrate at Bedford Borough’s church services.
The month of December always seems to pass so very quickly, and there hardly seems time to complete all the tasks that need to be done – writing cards, buying presents, doing the cooking, finding and decorating the tree.
But, is it worth it? Why do we bother to keep Christmas anyway in today’s secular society? Yet we keep doing it because it speaks to a deep need and willingness to open ourselves to those we love, to give as well as receive.
For many people of faith, Christmas is not an escape from reality but rather a journey into the midst of a greater reality.
For in the birth of Jesus, love was offered and came down. That love is at work in our lives as we celebrate Christmas with our friends and families and continues with us in our daily lives throughout the year.
St Paul’s, St Paul’s Square
Saturday, 20 December @ 5.30pm
Christmas Carol Services
Wednesday, 24 December @ 4pm
All Age Crib Services
Wednesday, 24 December @ 11pm
Midnight Mass
Thursday, 25 December @ 10.15am
Christmas Day Eucharist
Full details on their website here.
St Peter de Merton, De Parys Avenue
Saturday, 20 December @ 6.30pm
Carol Service
Wednesday, 24 December @ 3pm
Nativity Service
Wednesday, 24 December @ 11pm
Midnight Communion
Thursday, 25 December @ 10.15am
Christmas Service
Full details on their website here.
St Andrew’s, Kimbolton Road
Thursday, 18 December @ 7.30pm
Beer and Carols at The Park
Sunday, 21 December @ 6pm
Nine Lessons and Carols
Wednesday,24 December @ 2.30pm
Crib Service
Wednesday, 24 December @ 4.30pm
Carols by Candlelight
Wednesday, 24 December @ 6pm
Carols by Candlelight
Wednesday, 24 December @ 11.30pm
Midnight Mass
Thursday, 25 December @ 8am
Said Eucharist
Thursday, 25 December @ 10am
All Age Eucharist
Bunyan Meeting, Mill Street
Wednesday, 17 December @ 1.30pm
Community Carol Services
Sunday, 21 December @ 6.30pm
Festival of nine lessons and carols
Thursday, 25 December @ 10am
Christmas Morning Service
Full details on their website here.
St Martin’s Church, Clapham Road
Sunday, 21 December @ 5pm
Carols by Candlelight
Wednesday, 24 December @ 4pm
Christingle carol service
Thursday, 25 December @ 10.30am
Sung Eucharist for Christmas Day
More details on their Facebook page here.
St Joseph’s, Midland Road
Wednesday, 24 December @6.30pm
Children’s Mass
Wednesday, 24 December @ 11.30pm
Midnight Mass preceded by carols
Thursday, 25 December @ 8.15am
Mass
Thursday, 25 December @ 9.30am
Mass
Thursday, 25 December @ 11am
Mass
Full details on their website here.
Salvation Army, Commercial Road
Sunday, 14 December @ 10:30am
Toy Service
Saturday, 14 December @ 5:30pm
Community Carol Service, followed by refreshments
Sunday, 21 December @ 5:30pm
Carols by Candlelight, followed by refreshments
Thursday, 25 December @ 10:30am
Christmas Day Worship
More details on their website here.
With thanks to Sylvia MacDowell
Bedford Town Centre Churches Together
