Our Advent and Christmas services will be a little different this year as we've adapted to COVID safety requirements. Nonetheless, we look forward to celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ with hope, joy, and wonder. 

There is something for everyone at St Barnabas, from the opportunity to hear favourite carols in the beautiful candlelit atmosphere of the church, to an imaginative online Christmas pageant for families and kids. Our Midnight Mass and Christmas Day Family Mass are now, sadly, fully booked. However, each service’s LIVESTREAM will be posted on this page. Details with each service below. 

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Carols in a Time of COVID

Aired on Friday 18 December.

Wear your favourite Christmas jumper and your mask!

Join the talented musicians of St Barnabas for an evening of popular carols with a contemporary musical twist. Set in a relaxed candlelit atmosphere, this festive service will combine an intimate exploration of varied Christmas songs with poetry and prose. Come along in your Christmas Jumper! Retiring collection for Save the Children and the St Barnabas music programme.

The Longest Night Service                                        

Aired on Monday 21 December

For those who struggle during the Christmas season, this simple act of worship is here for you. Join us for a gentle way to mark birth of Christ, who comes to us not in glory and splendour, but in the vulnerability of a new born baby.   

Virtual Christmas Pageant                     

Aired on Thursday 24 December.

Join Mary, Jospeh, the shepherds and the angels all from the comfort of your sofa! This virtual Christmas pageant retells the famous story of Jesus' birth in a fun and interactive way.  Use simple household items (dish cloths, gowns, paper crowns etc...) to dress the kids (and the young at heart!) as the favourite character from the nativity. Here is the Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82218181434?pwd=ci85b2ZPN2c2WndGKytveDc1Z3lxUT09

PLUS - invite grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends - anyone you are missing this Christmas! - We’ll be sharing surprise messages to loved-ones, “Love Actually” style, at the end of the pageant. Send your short special message to fionajack@barnabites.net by the 23rd December.

Midnight Mass                                       

Aired Thursday 24 December.

Welcome in the Feast of the Nativity with this uplifting act of worship. The first Mass of Christmas brings together traditional carols, beautiful liturgy, and inspiring preaching.

Christmas Day Family Mass  

Aired Friday 25 December.

Join us to celebrate the birth of our Saviour on Christmas Day! Our joyful celebration is for all ages, with your favourite carols and a fun, child-friendly sermon. Everyone is welcome!