Unwrap the gift of Christmas at Bishop Ridley Church

This Advent and Christmas, we invite you to discover the first and greatest Christmas gift of all: the gift of God being born as one of us in Jesus Christ, at  Bishop Ridley Church, Here is a round up of all the things we'll have happening over the Advent and Christmas period. 

Toy and Gift Parade Service
Toy and Gift Parade Service 20
Sunday 6 December at 10:30am
Start the Christmas period off by thinking of others. Parade Service with Toy and Gift collection for Bexley Women's Aid. Please bring along gifts for children aged 7+, particularly those aged 11+. Remember new items only please. Gift ideas include: Board games, Cards games such as Uno and Top Trumps, Stationery , Sweets and treats, Clothing , Any High Street vouchers and gift cards, Toiletry and make up sets. There will also be a retiring collection in aid of Bexley Women's Aid.

Christmas Community Meal
Saturday 12 December at 12:15
Our special Community meal for those who live alone in Falconwood. Celebrate Christmas with an afternoon of festive food and friends - old and new. RSVP by Friday 4 December to info@brchurch.org.uk


Instant Nativity
Instant Nativity 2026
Sunday 15 December at 10:30am
Just add you! Come along to hear the Nativity story - and join in. If you always wanted to be Mary, Gabriel, a star or even a donkey then is your opportunity to shine. Or sit back and join in as part of the chorus. 

Carols on The Green
Carols on The Green 2026
Monday 14 December at 7pm
Falconwood's new Christmas tradition
Community Christmas carol sing-a-long outside church. Enjoy a mince pie, courtesy of the Coop, and warm drink. 

Celebrate Christmas 2026
Carols by Candlelight
Sunday 20 December at 6:30pm
A festive service to reflect on the Christmas story while enjoying some seasonal music. Stay to enjoy a mince pie and refreshments afterwards.
 
Children's Christmas Service
Christmas eve at 4pm
A brief, fun, lively service as the excitement builds for Christmas Day. The service will include carols and Christingles.  

Midnight Communion
Christmas eve at 11:30pm 
Welcome in Christmas morning and the birth of our saviour at this reflective service. 

Christmas Day Celebration
Christmas Day at 10am
Celebrate Christmas with carols and a talk about the first and greatest Christmas gift of all. 

We look forward to seeing you!

If you have any questions about any of our Christmas services, events or what Christmas is really about please email info@brchurch.org.uk   

 

12/11/2026
 
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