A warm welcome this Christmas!
You’re invited to join us in celebrating something extraordinary: the arrival of hope, love, and joy that began with the very first Christmas. Whether or not you’re familiar with church, this story is for you.
This Christmas, we’re reflecting on the life-changing story of God With Us.
It’s a story that may surprise you: rather than coming as a powerful king or warrior, God chose to come to us humbly—as one of us. This isn’t just a tale from long ago; it’s a message of peace, hope, and new beginnings that’s as real today as it was on that very first Christmas.
We’d love for you to join us in experiencing this message of God with Us, whether at one of our events or services throughout the Christmas season. May it bring you warmth, joy, and hope. You are truly welcome here.
Shoebox Sunday
Sunday 17 November, 10:30am
The Canterbury Academy
Take part in bringing Good News and Great Joy to children around the world
We love taking part in Samaritan’s Purse Shoebox appeal, where we pack shoeboxes full of toys and goodies to be shipped around the world to underprivileged children.
On our Shoebox Sunday, we bring all our packed shoeboxes to our Sunday service to send them off on the next stage of their journey.
Christmas Craft Evening
Saturday 30 November, 6:30 - 9 pm
The Canterbury Academy
A fabulous and festive evening of Christmas crafting.
Try your hand at making your own gifts and decorations, while enjoying seasonal refreshments and Christmas tunes.
All adults are welcome, as are children over the age of 11 with adult supervision.
The cost of the evening is £7, which includes all the crafts and refreshments.
Carol Service
Sunday 15 December, 4 - 5:15 pm
The Canterbury Academy
A service full of festivities, carols and a short talk.
You are warmly invited to our Carol Service, where we will sing a mixture of classic carols and modern songs, with creative reflections on the Christmas message of God with Us.
Enjoy some seasonal refreshments, and ugly Christmas jumpers are very welcome! Our Carol Service is suitable for all ages.
Christmas Show
Saturday 21 December, 4 - 6 pm
The Canterbury Academy
Duggie Dug Dug’s Nativity Delivery
Get in the festive spirit with a Family Christmas Show packed with puppets, songs, illusions, crazy antics and lots of fun and laughter - a perfect family-friendly experience! The show itself lasts an hour, and there will be lots of seasonal refreshments available.
Tickets cost £5 per person (same price for adults and children) with family tickets available (£20 for 4 or more people). Get your tickets here:
Christmas Family Service
Sunday 22 December, 10:30 - 11:45 am
The Canterbury Academy
A festive, fun-filled family service that’s a hit for all ages!
You’re warmly invited to our Christmas Family Service, filled with Christmas songs, child-friendly interactive games and a short talk.
Plenty of seasonal refreshments will be available. This is sure to be a hit for all ages, all are welcome!
Christmas Day Service
Wednesday 25 December, 10 - 11 am
St John’s Primary School,
St Johns Place, Canterbury, CT1 1BD
You are so welcome to join us on the big day to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and his unique peace.
Our Christmas Day Service is very family-friendly with lots of interaction, songs and a Christmas reflection - plus, it’s short so we can get still get back to the Christmas dinner!