ADVENT
Advent is a time of preparation, watching and waiting for the birth of Christ which we celebrate at Christmas. It is a time of reflection on what has happened in the past and where we are now as well as looking forward to coming of Christ.
It's a time when we grapple with the tough subjects of heaven, hell, death and judgement and is meant to disturb us out of our usual pattern of living and to free us to delve into the mystery of God. Advent is therefore a more sombre time in preparation for the celebration of Christmas.
We mark each week of Advent by lighting candles on our Advent Wreath at the front of church and retelling the story of faith from the fathers and mothers of the bible, through prophets and John the Baptist, to Mary the mother of Jesus and finally the most wonderful story of the birth of Jesus.
Advent & Christmas Services
and events
Sunday 30th November - Advent Sunday
8.00am Holy Communion
10.00am Sung Holy Communion
4.00pm Advent Carol Service
Wednesday 3rd December
10.30am Holy Communion
Thursday 4th December
7.30pm Advent Reflection at St Paul's Whitley Bay
Sunday 7th December - Advent 2
8.00am Holy Communion
10.00am Sung Holy Communion
4.00pm Escape
Wednesday 10th December
10.30am Holy Communion
Thursday 11th December
7.30pm Advent Reflection at St Peter's Monkseaton
Saturday 13th December
10.30am Carol Singing at Whitley Lodge
5.00pm Marianum
Sunday 14th December - Advent 3
8.00am Holy Communion
10.00am Sung Holy Communion
4.00pm Christingle
Wednesday 17th December
10.30am Holy Communion
Thursday 18th December
11.00am Carol Service at Eastbourne House
7.30pm Beer and Carols in the Kittiwake
Saturday 20th December
11.30am Advent Reflection and Eucharist at St Mary's
3.00pm Blue Christmas
5.00pm Marianum
Sunday 21st December - Advent 4
8.00am Holy Communion
10.00am Sung Holy Communion
6.00pm Carol Service
Tuesday 23rd December
6.00pm Community Carols in car park
Wednesday 24th December - Christmas Eve
10.00am Carol singing at the Crab and Waltzer
4.00pm Crib Service
11.30pm Midnight Mass
Thursday 25th December - Christmas Day
10.00am Sung Family Holy Communion