Churches in Peasedown, Wellow and Shoscombe will be hosting a range of Christmas services this coming festive season.

St John’s Church in Peasedown, St Julian’s in Wellow and St Julian’s in Shoscombe are all part of the St J’s Group of Anglican Churches, which are led by Revd Matthew Street.

Between them, nativity services, Midnight Communion, Christmas Celebrations and carols in the pub will take place in the three villages.

Revd Matthew Street commented: “Everyone is welcome to come and celebrate Christmas with us this year. Our

services will explore the miracle of Jesus’ birth and prompt us to think more about its significance for us today.

For Christians, we remember that Jesus’ birth meant so much more than a baby in a manger. It was God coming to live amongst us. Come and find about more about this amazing truth this Christmas in the St J’s Group.”

Over the run-up to Christmas, and on the day itself, these events will take place:

• Wednesday, 21st December, St John’s Church,

Peasedown St John, St J’s Christmas Holiday Club,

8.45 a.m. – 3 p.m., followed by Family Nativity Service,

3 p.m., St John’s Church

• Saturday, 24th December, St Julian’s Church, Wellow, Children’s Christmas Service, 4.30 p.m. – 5.30 p.m.

• Saturday, 24th December, St Julian’s School, Shoscombe, Carols, 4.30 p.m. – 5.30 p.m.

• Saturday, 24th December, St John’s Church, Peasedown St John, Midnight Communion, 11.30 p.m. – 12.30 a.m.

• Sunday, 25th December, St Julian’s Church, Wellow, Christmas Day Communion, 9.30 a.m. – 10.15 a.m.

• Friday, 25th December, St John’s Church, Peasedown St John, Christmas Day Celebration, 10.30 a.m. – 11.30 a.m.

• Sunday, 1st January, Services as usual across the St J’s Group

• New Year’s Day, Services will resume as usual, with the exception of there being no Soul Food at Peasedown St John Youth Centre.

For more details, visit: www.stjsgroup.church, which includes more on future events, the church’s work in the community, activities and live recordings of Sunday sermons.