Advent Sunday is on 1^st Sunday this year, but the run-up to Christmas is already in full swing – the city’s Christmas Light took place on 22^nd November.  St John’s was open providing warmth, quiet space, mulled wine and mince pies for anyone who needed to take a breather from what is always a very popular but chilly event.

There will be plenty happening at both St John’s and St Luke’s over the Christmas period, and our Christmas events poster has lots of information about the various events, which are also summarised below.

Thursday 5^th December 10:30am:  Piccolo Christmas Concert

with the City of Peterborough Concert band An hour of music and refreshments for children and their carers. (£4 per adult, £2 per child)

Thursday 5^th December 7pm:  Winter Light Christmas Concert

with chart topping soprano and star of “The Voice” Nadia Eide.
For details and tickets (£19) please visit Nadia’s website.

Friday 13^th December 7pm: Christmas Together Concert

A celebration of Christmas songs, music, and readings with The City of Peterborough Concert Band, St. John’s Choirs and Cathedral Junior Choir. (Tickets: Adults £8 in advance or £10 on the night, Children £3)

Sunday 15^th December 6:30pm: Carols by Candlelight

A candlelit Carol Service for the City followed by festive refreshments.

Saturday 21^st December 10-11:30am: ‘Tree & Treats’

Seasonal craft activities with Christmas treats for children and families. Includes decorating the children’s tree.

Sunday 22^nd December 3pm: Light in the City, Joy to the World

Outdoor Nativity followed by Christingle. Join us in Cathedral Square to take part in the Christmas story and in the Cathedral for the service of light.

Christmas Eve (Tuesday 24^th December) 3pm: Crib Service

Come along in Nativity costumes and join the story of Christmas.

Christmas Eve 11pm: Midnight Eucharist

Welcome in Christmas with a special candlelit service of celebration

Christmas Day 10am: Family Service at St Luke’s

Gathering in our other daughter church of St Luke’s,Mayor’s Walk, PE3 6EZ. Celebrate with a seasonal service for all ages (There is plenty of car parking behind the church)

Christmas Day 12-2pm: Carols at Christmas in St John’s

Join the merrymaking at St. John’s with carols round the crib and share in some festive food.