Churches across the area have set out a full programme of Christmas worship and community gatherings. The schedule blends lively family events with quieter moments for reflection as Advent moves toward Christmas Day.
Saturday 6 December
• Joyzone at St Luke’s Hall — 3pm to 5pm
Sunday 7 December
• Christingle Service, St Michael’s Church, North Waltham — 4pm
• Jane Austen Evening Service, St Mary’s Church, Overton — 5pm
• Carol Service, All Saints Church, Deane — 6pm
Thursday 11 December
• Herald of Herod traditional “pan-tivity”, St Mary’s Church
Sunday 14 December
• Traditional Carol Service, Lifespring Community Church at St Luke’s Hall — 10.30am, with refreshments
• Carol Service, Holy Trinity & St Andrew’s Church, Ashe — 5pm
• Carol Service, St Michael’s Church, North Waltham — from 6pm
• Carols by Candlelight, St Mary’s Church, Overton — from 6pm
Saturday 21 December
• Lifespring Community Church Christmas Special, St Luke’s Hall, Overton — 10.30am (a not-so-traditional carol service)
• Carol Service, St Mary the Virgin, Laverstoke — 6pm
Christmas Eve
• Christingle Services, St Mary’s Church, Overton — 3pm and 4.15pm
• Crib Service, St Michael’s Church, North Waltham — 4pm
• Midnight Communion, St Mary the Virgin, Laverstoke — 11.15pm
• Midnight Communion, St Mary’s Church, Overton — 11.15pm
Christmas Day
• Holy Communion, All Saints, Deane — 9.30am
• Christmas Family Communion, St Mary the Virgin, Laverstoke — 9.30am
• Holy Communion, St Michael’s Church, North Waltham — 9.30am
• Holy Communion, Holy Trinity & St Andrew’s, Ashe — 11am
• Christmas Celebration, St Mary’s Church, Overton — 11am
• Holy Communion, St Nicholas’ Church, Steventon — 11am