Christmas 2025

Welcome to our page for all things Christmas 2025 at St Nicholas Church Marston and St Thomas Church in Elsfield. Follow the page below to find all our services and events during the festive period.

You can download the festive information sheet here with all the information.

Advent Quiet Morning in Church Hall – Saturday 22nd November 10:00-12:00

An opportunity to begin Advent by listening to God’s still small voice and reflecting on Christ’s incarnation. All are welcome, starting with tea and coffee from 9.45. More information from Sally Richards or Ginny Ross.

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Elsfield Christmas Market- Saturday 29th November 10:00 – 12:00 St Thomas Church

A wonderful way to start the Advent season and help us raise much needed funds for St Thomas Church. Elsfield Homemade Crafts, Bulbs, Christmas Gifts, Pottery, Local Marston Honey, Glassware, Cakes & Refreshments, PLUS: The Great Elsfield Bake Off & the Best Raffle ever!

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Advent Choral Evensong – Sunday 30th November 18:00

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Christmas Bazaar at the Vicarage/Church Hall – Saturday 6th December 10:00-12:00

Mulled Wine, Roast Chestnuts, Gifts, Cakes, Crafts, Tea, Tombola
Carols, Refil Station, Gingerbread, Music

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BCP Communion Service – Sunday 7th December 08:00

At St Nicholas Church

Holy Communion Service – Sunday 7th December 10:00

At St Nicholas Church

Carols Around the Tree with Christingles –  Saturday 13th December 16:00-17:00

Church Band, Lighting the Tree, Carols, Nativity Play – for children of any age – followed by minced pies, mulled apples and mulled wine

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Nine Lessons & Carols – Sunday 14th December 18:00

Traditional Christmas readings and carols by candlelight followed by mince pies and mulled wine. Music from nine centuries of the church.

Download the poster here and download the service booklet here

CTMN Carols at the Victoria Arms – Wednesday 17th December 19:00

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Carol Service at Bradlands – Thursday 18th December 16:00

All welcome to join us for carol singing and mince pies at Bradands in Mill Lane

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Carol by Candlelight at Elsfield – Thursday 18th December 19:00

With the Elsfield Singers, mulled wine and mince pies – at St Thomas at Elsfield –

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Beer & Carols at the Red Lion – Friday 19th December 19:00

All ages welcome – download the poster here

Carols Around The Tree at Elsfield – Saturday 20th December 16:00

Lighting the Tree, Carols, Stories – for children of any age – wrap up warm

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Christmas Messy Church – Sunday 21st December 10:00

In the church hall – find out more here

Winter Solstice Celtic Gathering – Sunday 21st December 18:30

Gathering around the fire pit at the Marston Eco-Hub outside the vicarage

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Carol Service  and Nativity – Wednesday Christmas Eve 17:00

Carols, bible readings and stories – especially suitable for children

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Carol Service  – Wednesday Christmas Eve 19:00

Carols, bible readings and Poems

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Midnight Mass – Wednesday Christmas Eve 23:30

Holy communion, bible readings and carols

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Christmas Communion at Marston – Christmas Day 10:00

Family communion in St Nicholas Church
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Christmas Communion at Elsfield – Christmas Day 12:00

Holy Communion at St Thomas Church in Elsfield
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Where to Find Us

St Nicholas Church is along Elsfield Road in Old Marston village. Parking is limited so if possible come on foot or by bicycle (cycle parking available). St Thomas Church is in Elsfield village along the main road.

Live Streaming

Many of our services are live streamed, so if you can’t attend in person, you can join us from wherever you are, whenever you can. Just go to our YouTube channel (search for St Nicholas Marston).

Services, Clubs and Special Events

There is more information about all our services and activities in the Marston Times, on our website and our Facebook page.

If you’d like to know more, contact our Parish Administrator, tel 01865 580354, email: administrator@stnicholasmarston.org.uk.

You can also contact the Vicar, Revd Skye Denno, tel 202900, email: vicar@stnicholasmarston.org.uk.

See pictures of 2023 here.

See pictures of 2024 here.

See pictures of 2025 here.

St Nicholas

Nicholas of Myra lived between about 270 and 343 AD. There are many legends about his generosity and care. Today, his memory lives on in stories of Santa Claus and Father Christmas. With St Nicholas, we celebrate the birth of Jesus of Nazareth who lived and died In Palestine under Roman rule at the beginning of this era. But what we celebrate is not a legend,. We believe that Jesus conquered death and gave us new life full of joy. We invite you all to share that joy this Christmas here in Marston.

Merry Christmas

You are all welcome at all our Christmas services – we look forward to seeing you here. Please do get in touch if you would like to find out more.