We’re delighted to offer Christmas services in both of our beautiful buildings, Christ Church Esher and St George’s West End.
You can download the Parish Advent and Christmas flyer here.
Sundays 27 November and 4 & 11 December
Advent Music & Prayer
6.00pm Christ Church, Esher
The perfect antidote to pre-Christmas busyness! Three evenings of soulful organ music and quiet contemplation, with César Franck’s celebrated Organ Chorales and the peaceful service of Night Prayer, also known as Compline.
Friday 2 December
Christmas Tree Lighting Up
5.30pm Christ Church, Esher
Let's launch the season of good cheer in Esher by lighting up the Christmas Tree! The choir will be in full voice, singing some favourite carols in our warm, candle lit church whilst mince pies and mulled wine is served. We hope you and your family can join us for this festive and community occasion. All welcome.
Sunday 4 December
Christingle Service
10.30am Christ Church, Esher
A favourite with all ages, this service gets its name from the Christingle oranges which are used to explore the story of God’s love for the world at Christmas. It’s a truly magical moment when the candles are lit and the lights are dimmed, reminding us of that Light which no darkness can ultimately overcome.
Saturday 10 December
Christmas Crazy Crafts
10.00am – 2.00pm, Lower Green Community Centre
The Parish of Esher and Lower Green Community Centre invite you to have fun! Come and enjoy making decorations, gifts and decorating yummy biscuits. You'll take home a gift for the big day (suggested donation £1) and join in a carol sing-song. Children to be given lunch and the cafe will be open. Book free at tickettailor.com/events/parishofesher/799029
Sunday 18 December
Festival of Lessons & Carols
8.00pm Christ Church, Esher
For many, attending this traditional carol service heralds the start of Christmas. From the evocative opening notes of Once in Royal David’s City, through time- honoured readings from the King James Bible, to the triumphant strains of Hark the Herald Angels Sing, this iconic blend of familiar Christmas carols and beautiful choral music is an event not to be missed.
Wednesday 21 December
Come & Sing Carols
1.15pm Christ Church, Esher
Our Music on the Green December concert is given over to festive singing interspersed with prose and poetry– at times humorous, at times thought- provoking. This year will be no exception, so come along and get in the yuletide spirit with some of your favourite carols.
Christmas Eve
Crib Service
2.00pm St George’s, West End and then 4.00pm Christ Church, Esher
This is our very popular child-friendly service and a great opportunity for little ones to come dressed as their favourite character from the Christmas story (wise man, shepherd, angel, etc.). There will be words and music as we assemble the crib and enter into the wonder of the nativity story. The service lasts about 50 minutes, so do come along – there’s always room for one more angel or shepherd! The service will follow the same format at both 2pm and 4pm.
Christmas Eve
Midnight Mass
11.30pm Christ Church, Esher
Experience the drama and beauty of Christmas at this traditional and atmospheric late-night service. There will be choral and organ music and well- known carols to usher us into Christmas Day through this celebration of Holy Communion. We promise that the church will be warm, and so will the welcome!
Christmas Day
Holy Communion
9.00am St George’s, West End 10.30am Christ Church, Esher
We pull out all the stops for this Christmas morning service of Holy Communion. With much-loved classic carols and the choir in full voice, we join together to celebrate how ‘Love came down at Christmas’ and what this means for us today. It’s the perfect way to begin your festivities on this special day.
