Christmas

Join us this Christmas

All the churches in our Team warmly invite you to join us this Christmas, as we celebrate the dawning of joy and hope through Jesus’ birth all those years ago. Read on for details of all the services and events we have planned!

All events are free of charge unless stated otherwise. Some events require pre-booking, as detailed below.

Wishing you a very Happy Christmas!


Journey of the Magi

Dancer leaping with Christmas present

Journey of the Magi is a sparkling Christmas production of dance, theatre, song and poetry. A mix of laugh-out-loud funny, moving and entertaining scenes offer a chance to reflect and refocus. Enjoyed by children and adults alike.

When? Friday 24th November at 6.30 p.m.

Where? The Carnegie, Cage Lane, Thetford.

How much? £12 (adults), £8 (children 0-16), £34 (family ticket); group discounts available.

Visit our Journey of the Magi page to watch the trailer, find out more and for booking information.


Crafting Christmas

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Come and get crafty this Christmas! Enjoy trying a range of simple, festive crafts, whilst being served drinks and canapés at your table. We’ll pause part way through the event to hear a short talk from our guest speaker on the real reason for the season.

When? Saturday 2nd December at 7.30 p.m.

Where? St Cuthbert’s Church, Thetford.

Who? Adults only.

How much? £12 per person, including all craft materials and refreshments.

Please book in advance for Crafting Christmas.


Messy Christmases and Carol Services at Cloverfield Community Church

Crib scene

A Merry Messy Christmas

Bring family and friends to meet characters from the Christmas story and to enjoy craft, Christingle-making, refreshments and more!

When? Saturday 9th December, 3-5 p.m.

Where? Cloverfield Community Church, Thetford.

How much? Free (donations welcome).

Find out more and book online for A Merry Messy Christmas.

Messy Morning Christmas

Children aged 0-4 and their families are invited to the Christmas edition of our regular Messy Mornings.

When? Tuesday 12th December, 10-11.30 a.m.

Where? Cloverfield Community Church, Thetford.

How much? £1.50 per child.

Cloverfield Community Christmas

Featuring the Thursday Night Singers, come and join with the community to get in the Christmas spirit (followed by refreshments).

When? Thursday 14th December at 7.30 p.m.

Where? Cloverfield Community Church, Thetford.


Traditional Carol Services

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St Andrew’s Church, Kilverstone ~ Sunday 17th December at 3 p.m.

All Saints’ Church, Croxton ~ Sunday 17th December at 5.30 p.m.

St Cuthbert’s Church, Thetford ~ Sunday 17th December at 6.30 p.m


Croxton Crib Service

Nativity Scene

Sunday 10th December, 10.30 a.m. at All Saints’ Church, Croxton.

Come dressed as a shepherd, a wise man (or woman!), an angel, a sheep or another animal for our re-telling of the Christmas story.


Legacy Holiday Club

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Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd December, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Arts’ Centre, The Bishop’s School, Canterbury Way, Thetford.

Join us for full-on fun at our sports-based club for primary school aged children! Further details and booking online.


Grace Church Carol Services

Bauble

Grace Church & Thetford Vineyard Carol Service

Sunday 17th December, 4 p.m. at The Arts’ Centre, The Bishop’s School, Canterbury Way, Thetford.

Join us for our joint all-age carol service and re-telling of the Christmas story with pop up nativity (we’ll have some costumes, but do bring your own!) followed by festive refreshments.

All-Age Carol Service

Friday 22nd December, 3 p.m. at The Arts’ Centre, The Bishop’s School, Canterbury Way, Thetford.

Join us at the end of our Legacy Holiday Club (see above) as we sing carols, hear the Christmas story and eat mince pies!


St Cuthbert’s Christingle

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Christmas Eve, 3.30 p.m. at St Cuthbert’s Church, Thetford.

A wonderful way to begin the Christmas period!

Come dressed as a shepherd, a wise man (or woman!), a sheep (or other animal) or an angel, ready for our re-telling of the Christmas story.

The service begins at 3.30 p.m. – or optionally come early at 3 p.m. for a ‘make your own Christingle’ workshop.


Cloverfield Crib Service

Nativity Scene

Christmas Eve, 3 p.m. at Cloverfield Community Church, Thetford.

Come dressed as your favourite nativity character or borrow a costume from our wardrobe when you arrive.


Christmas Eve Services

St Cuthbert’s, Thetford ~ Christingle Service ~ 3.30 p.m. (see above)

Cloverfield Crib Service ~ 3 p.m. (see above)

St Andrew’s, Kilverstone ~ Christmas Eve Communion ~ 9 p.m.

All Saints’, Croxton ~ Christmas Eve Communion ~ 10 p.m.

St Cuthbert’s, Thetford ~Midnight Communion ~ 11.30 p.m.


Christmas Day Service

Our All-Age Christmas Celebration Service will be held in St Cuthbert’s, Thetford at 10.30 a.m.

Everyone is welcome to join us as we celebrate together on Christmas Day! The service will last for approximately 45 minutes.