The joy of Christmas

Celebrate with us

Share the joy of Christmas

Christmas is a time when joy breaks into our world in a fresh and beautiful way. The 4U team invites you to celebrate with us as we reflect on the true joy that came to live among us – the joy that brings hope to the weary, peace to the anxious and light to every heart.

Throughout this Christmas season, our church family will gather for services filled with uplifting music, inspiring messages and moments of wonder as we celebrate the birth of Jesus. Whether you’ve been part of our community for years or are joining us for the first time, you are warmly welcome.

Come and share the joy of Christmas with us.

To view all the services across the Parish arranged by date, click here.

To view the services specific to each of the individual churches within our Parish, click on one of the links below.

The angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; for see – I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people …’

Luke 2.10-11

Christmas services across the Parish, by date

Sunday 30 November

  • 3pm: Christingle Meet at Cliveden Manor Care Home
  • 6.30pm: Advent Carols at All Saints Marlow

Wednesday 3 December

  • 7pm: Beer and Carols at King’s Head Pub, Little Marlow

Sunday 7 December

  • 6pm: Outdoor Carol Service with the band of Great Marlow School at the Lantern Church, Marlow Bottom

Wednesday 10 December

  • 10am: Daytime Carol Service at All Saints Bisham

Sunday 14 December

  • 4pm: Christingle Service (followed by Kids Tea) at the Lantern Church, Marlow Bottom
  • 4pm: Nine Lessons and Carols at All Saints Bisham
  • 6pm: Nine Lessons and Carols at St John the Baptist, Little Marlow
  • 6.30pm: Contemporary Carols at All Saints Marlow

Sunday 21 December

  • 11am Advent Reflections Nine Lessons and Carols at St John the Baptist, Little Marlow
  • 4pm: Community Carols at All Saints Bisham
  • 6.30pm: Carols by Candlelight at All Saints Marlow (ticketed event – booking required)

Due to change in fire regulations, we have a reduced capacity at All Saints Marlow compared to previous years. As our Carols by Candlelight is always such a popular event, tickets are essential and unfortunately you won’t be able to attend without one. Thank you for your understanding.

Christmas Eve, Wednesday 24 December

  • 2.30pm: Christingle and Crib Service at All Saints Marlow
  • 3pm: Crib Service at All Saints Bisham
  • 3pm: Crib Service at St John the Baptist, Little Marlow
  • 3.45pm: Christingle and Crib Service at All Saints Marlow
  • 4pm: Crib Service at the Lantern Church, Marlow Bottom
  • 4.30pm: Crib Service at St John the Baptist, Little Marlow
  • 5pm: Christingle and Crib Service at All Saints Marlow
  • 11pm  Midnight Communion at All Saints Marlow
  • 11.30pm: Midnight Communion at St John the Baptist, Little Marlow

Christmas Day, Thursday 25 December

  • 9.15am: Christmas Day Communion Service at All Saints Marlow
  • 9.30am: Christmas Day Communion at All Saints Bisham
  • 10am Informal Christmas Celebration at the Lantern Church, Marlow Bottom
  • 10.59am: All Age Christmas Day Celebration at All Saints Marlow
  • 11am: Christmas Day Family Communion at St John the Baptist, Little Marlow

Christmas services across the Parish, by church

All Saints Marlow

Sunday 30 November

  • 6.30pm: Advent Carols

Sunday 14 December

  • 6.30pm: Contemporary Carols

Sunday 21 December

Due to change in fire regulations, we have a reduced capacity at All Saints Marlow compared to previous years. As our Carols by Candlelight is always such a popular event, tickets are essential and unfortunately you won’t be able to attend without one. Thank you for your understanding.

Christmas Eve, Wednesday 24 December

  • 2.30pm: Christingle and Crib Service
  • 3.45pm: Christingle and Crib Service
  • 5pm: Christingle and Crib Service
  • 11pm: Midnight Communion

Christmas Day, Thursday 25 December

  • 9.15am: Christmas Day Communion Service
  • 10.59am: All-Age Christmas Day Celebration

All Saints Bisham

Wednesday 10 December

  • 10am: Daytime Carol Service

Sunday 14 December

  • 4pm: Nine Lessons and Carols

Sunday 21 December

  • 4pm: Community Carols

Christmas Eve, Wednesday 24 December

  • 3pm: Crib Service

Christmas Day, Thursday 25 December

  • 9.30am: Christmas Day Communion

Lantern Community Church, Marlow Bottom

Sunday 7 December

  • 6pm: Outdoor Carol Service with the band of Great Marlow School

Sunday 14 December

  • 4pm: Christingle Service followed by Kids Tea

Christmas Eve, Wednesday 24 December

  • 4pm: Crib Service

Christmas Day, Thursday 25 December

  • 10am: Informal Christmas Celebration

St John the Baptist, Little Marlow

Sunday 30 November

  • 3pm: Christingle Meet at Cliveden Manor Care Home

Wednesday 3 December

  • 7pm: Beer and Carols at King’s Head Pub

Sunday 14 December

  • 6pm: Nine Lessons and Carols

Sunday 21 December

  • 11am: Advent Reflections

Christmas Eve, Wednesday 24 December

  • 3pm: Crib Service
  • 4.30pm: Crib Service

Wednesday 24 December

  • 11.30pm: Midnight Communion

Christmas Day, Thursday 25 December

  • 11am: Christmas Day Family Communion