‘Miracle child in stable condition’ could have been the headline in Bethlehem’s version of the Herts Advertiser more than two centuries ago.
It was a massive news story – except most people at the time did not know it and few understand its real meaning today.
It was nothing less than God being born among us in the form of a helpless child.
In a few short days, Christians will be celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. Churches across the district invite you to join in the celebrations this Christmas time.
Revd Peter Crumpler
Curate, St Leonard’s Church, Sandridge
December 19
Dagnall Street Baptist Church, 12-1pm - Carols in the Cross Street Cafe; 6.30pm - traditional carol service followed by refreshments.
St Helen’s Church, Wheathampstead, 12 noon - Carol Service in your Lunch Hour (with refreshments to follow).
December 21
St Mary’s Church, Redbourn, 9.30am - Parish Eucharist with Nativity Presentation; 6.30pm - Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols.
The Vineyard Church, St Albans, 9.30am and 11.30am - Christmas Guest Services
Marlborough Road Methodist Church, St Albans, 10.30am - All Age Worship - Creative Nativity
City Church, St Albans, 10.30am - Nativity Service; 7pm - Candlelight Carol Service
Hatfield Road Methodist Church, 7pm - Carol Service
Trinity URC, St Albans, 4pm - Carols and Tea at Trinity
Harpenden United Reformed Church, 6pm - Carols for All and Christingle Service
Homewood Road United Reformed Church, 6.30pm - Choir Carol Service
St John’s Harpenden, 6.30pm - Nine Lessons and Carols
All Saints Batford, East Harpenden and East Hyde, 6.30pm - A service of nine lessons and carols followed by mince pies and mulled wine.
Dagnall Street Baptist Church, St Albans, 6.30pm - Carol Service
Forest Town Church, St Albans, 10am - A Musical Christmas Celebration
St Stephen’s Church, 6.30pm - Christmas Carol Service
Living Waters International Christian Fellowship, Hatfield Road Methodist Church, 4-5pm - Gospel Celebration Service featuring an alternative seasonal play - Just A Prayer Away!
St Paul’s Church, St Albans, 10.30am - Altnernative Christmas Service; 6.30pm - Candlelit Carol Service
St Mark’s Church, St Albans, 7.30pm - Christmas Carol Service
St Helen’s Church, Wheathampstead, 7pm - Traditional service of readings and carols
St Luke’s Church, St Albans, 6.30pm - Traditional Carol Service
All Saints, Harpenden, 6.30pm - Nine Lessons and Carols followed by mulled wine and mince pies
St Nicholas, Harpenden, 6.30pm - Nine Lessons and Carols
Christ Church, St Albans, 6.30pm - All Age Carols by Candlelight
St Peter’s Parish Church, London Colney, 5pm - Carols by Candlelight
St Leonard’s Church, Sandridge, 6pm - Carols by Candlelight
Marlborough Road Methodist Church, 4pm - Christingle
Chiswell Green United Reformed Church, 6.30pm - Carol Service
Crabtree Church, Harpenden, 5pm - Carols by Candleligh
December 22
St Mary’s Church, Redbourn, 11.30pm - The First Eucharist of Christmas (Midnight Mass)
December 24
St Mary’s Church, Redbourn, 3.30pm and 4.30pm - Crib Service
St John’s Church, Radlett, 4.30pm - Crib Service
Christ Church, Radlett, 4pm - Crib Service; 6.30pm - Carols by Candlelight; 11.30pm - Midnight Communion service
The Vineyard Church St Albans, 5pm and 7pm - Carols by Candlelight
Marlborough Road Methodist Church, 7pm - Holy Communion
Hatfield Road Methodist Church, 11.15pm - Midnight Communion
Homewood Road United Reformed Church, 4pm - Crib Service; 11.30pm - Christmas Eve Midnight Service
St John’s Harpenden, 3pm and 5pm - Crib Service; 11.30pm - First Eucharist of Christmas (Midnight Mass)
All Saints Batford, East Harpenden and East Hyde, 4.30pm - Crib Service; 11.30pm - Midnight Mass
St Julian’s Church, St Albans, 4pm - Crib Service
St Stephen’s Church, St Albans, 4pm - Crib Service; 11.30pm - Midnight Mass with Holy Communion
St Peter’s Church, St Albans, 3pm - Crib Service; 6.30pm - Candlelit Carol Service; 11.30pm - Midnight Mass
St Paul’s Church, St Albans, 3.30pm and 5pm - Crib Service
SS Alban & Stephen Catholic Church, 5pm - First Mass of Christmas; 7pm - Family Mass; 9pm - Italian Mass; 11.30pm - Carols and Midnight Mass
St Albans Cathedral, 3pm - Crib Service; 5.30pm - Choral Evensong for Christmas; 11.30pm - Midnight Mass
St Mark’s Church, St Albans, 4pm - All-age Carol Service
St Helen’s Church, Wheathampstead, 3pm or 4.15pm - Crib Service; 11pm - Midnight Communion with Carols
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Harpenden, 9.15am - Mass; 5pm - Children’s Nativity Play; 11.30pm - Carol Singing; 12am - Midnight Mass
St Luke’s Church, St Albans, 11pm - Midnight Holy Communion Service
All Saints, Harpenden, 4.30pm - Crib Service; 11.30pm - Midnight Communion with Carols
St Nicholas, Harpenden, 3pm and 5pm - Crib Service; 11pm - Midnight Mass with Carols
Christ Church, St Albans, 3pm, Nativity Service; 11.30pm - Midnight Communion
St Saviour’s, St Albans, 11.30pm - Midnight Mass
St Peter’s Parish Church, London Colney, 4pm - Christingle and Crib Service; 11.30pm - Midnight Mass by Candlelight
St Leonard’s, Sandridge, 3pm and 5pm - Crib Service; 11.30pm - First Communion of Christmas
ChristChurch, Harpenden, 8.45-9.45pm - Christmas Eve Reflection
December 25
Dagnall Street Baptist Church, 10:15am - Christmas Day Family Service
St Mary’s Church, Redbourn, 8am - Holy Communion; 10am - All Age Christmas Eucharist; 12 noon - Holy Communion
St John’s Church, Radlett, 10am - Family Christmas Communion
Christ Church, Radlett, 8am, Christmas Communion; 10am - Family Christmas Communion
Marlborough Road Methodist Church, 10.30am - All Age Worship
City Church St Albans, 10:30am - Christmas Day Celebration
Hatfield Road Methodist Church, 10.30pm - Family Service For All Ages
Trinity URC, St Albans, 10am - Christmas Service
Harpenden United Reformed Church, 10am - Family Christmas Service
Homewood Road United Reformed Church, 10.30am - Christmas Day Family Worship
St John’s Harpenden, 8am, Christmas Said Eucharist; 9.30am - Christmas Parish Communion
Forest Town Church, St Albans, 10am - Christmas Day meeting for the whole family
Chiswell Green United Reformed Church, 9.30am - Family Christmas Day Service
St Julian’s Church, St Albans, 10am - Family Communion
St Stephen’s Church, 8am - Holy Communion; 10am - Family Communion
St Peter’s Church, St Albans, 9.30am - The Christmas Eucharist
St Paul’s Church, St Albans, 8am - Traditional Christmas Day Communion; 10.30am - Family Christmas Day Communion
SS Alban & Stephen Catholic Church. 8am, 9.30am and 11.30am - Masses
St Albans Cathedral, 8am - Eucharist with Carols; 9.30am - Parish Eucharist for Christmas Day; 11.15am - Matins for Christmas Day; 12.30pm - Eucharist
St Mark’s Church, Colney Heath, 8.30am and 10.30am - Christmas Day Services
St Peter’s Church, Wheathampstead, 11.15am - Christmas Celebration
St Helen’s Church, Wheathampstead, 8am - Holy Communion; 9:30am - Christmas Celebration with Communion
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Harpenden, 8.30am, 9.45am, 11.30am - Masses
St Luke’s Church, St Albans, 10am - All Age Christmas Day Celebration with Holy Communion
All Saints, Harpenden, 10.30am - Worship Service with Holy Communion and Carols
St Nicholas, Harpenden, 8am - Holy Communion; 9.30am - Eucharist; 11.30am - Morning Praise with Carols
Christ Church, St Albans, 10.40am - Christmas Day Celebration
St Saviour’s, St Albans, 9.30am - Eucharist with Carols
St Peter’s Parish Church, London Colney, 10am - Christmas Family Eucharist
St Leonard’s, Sandridge, 10am - All age celebration
Roundwood Park School, Harpenden, 10am - Christmas Day Family Service
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