Whatever your Christmas looks like, everyone is invited to the birth of Jesus. From the lowliest shepherds to the wealthy Magi, all are welcome to gather together and delight in God’s grace!
You too are welcome to follow the star this Christmas and find yourself in that humble stable, in a place where you are known and loved in the presence of God.
Archbishops Justin Welby & John Sentamu
What's On, Where and When?
There's lots happening across the four churches of the Grays Thurrock Team Ministry. It's our privilege to host many of the local schools and colleges, and other organisations, for their Christmas services and celebrations, as well as opening our doors to everyone to come and join in with our own services, lead by different groups within the churches.
Sat 30th November 2019
10am - 12:30pm - St Peter & St Paul's - Advent Quiet Morning 11am-2pm - St Clement's - Christmas Fair Sun 1st December 2019 10:30am - St Peter & St Paul's - Advent Sunday Holy Communion Wed 4th December 2019 7:30pm - St Peter & St Paul's - Mother's Union Christmas Carols & Social Evening Fri 6th December 2019 7:00pm - St Peter & St Paul's - Thurrock Spectrum Brass Christmas Concert We welcome our friends from Thurrock Spectrum Brass for their Christmas concert. Alongside the Choir of Grays Parish Church of St Peter & St Paul, Thurrock Spectrum Brass will entertain you with music whilst guests from Thurrock Courts Players lead us through Dickens's classic Scrooge. 7:00pm - All Saints' - Christingle Service Build your own Christingle, and then join in with a party after the service! Sun 8th December 2019 9:00am - St Peter & St Paul's - Holy Communion (BCP) 10:30am - St Peter & St Paul's - All Age Worship & Baptism 4:00pm - St Thomas of Canterbury RC Church - Joint Carol Service The choirs of Grays Parish Church of St Peter & St Paul and St Thomas of Canterbury RC Church lead us through the story of Advent, Christmas and Epiphany. Mon 9th December 2019 6:30pm - St Peter & St Paul's - Thurrock District Cub Scout Carol Service Weds 11th December 2019 2:00pm - St Peter & St Paul's - Wednesday Worship Carols Carols in the church, followed by some festive refreshments! 7:00pm - All Saints' - Carols On The Green Come along and join in with your favourite carols in this joint event with our friends in the Community Church. Thur 12th December 2019 7pm - St Peter & St Paul's - Thurrock Sea Cadets Carols Sat 14th December 2019 4:00pm - St Peter & St Paul's - St Luke's 'Light Up A Life' Service St Luke's Hospice offers this service as a time to remember those who will not be with us this Christmas time. Sun 15th December 2019 10:30am - St Peter & St Paul's - Holy Communion Weds 18th December 2019 12:30pm - St Peter & St Paul's - Lunchtime Carol Service & NHS Retirement Foundation A midday service for those who wish to escape the hustle and bustle of the work day, or who may not be able to get to other services throughout the season. Thur 19th December 2019 12:00pm - St Peter & St Paul's - Christmas Breathing Space A chance to escape the pre-Christmas madness and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas, looking past the tinsel and toys. Sun 22nd December 2019 10:30am - St Peter & St Paul's - Holy Communion 11:00am - All Saints' - Carol Service 4:00pm - St Peter & St Paul's - Carols By Candlelight The Choir of Grays Parish Church of St Peter & St Paul is pleased to be joined by members of Grays Town Band, to lead us through the story of Advent, Christmas and Epiphany. Come along and join in with your favourite traditional carols, hear the story of the Nativity told through bible verses, and listen to music by Hector Berlioz, Graham Kendrick and others. Tue 24th December 2019 3:00pm - All Saints' - Crib Service 4:00pm - St Peter & St Paul's - Crib Service The Crib Service is a chance for children of all ages to dress up, be part of the story and experience the wonder of the Nativity. 11:00pm - St Peter & St Paul's - Midnight Holy Communion 11:30pm - All Saints' - Midnight Holy Communion This service runs over midnight into Christmas morning, allowing us to welcome in the day of Jesus' birth and, in joyful celebration, finally sing the classic line "Yea Lord we greet thee, born this happy morning". Weds 25th December 2019 10:30am - St Peter & St Paul's - Christmas All Age Family Communion 11:00am - All Saints' - Christmas Present Service Don't forget to bring your best present, and also hear about the greatest gift of all! Sun 29th December 2019 10:30am - St Peter & St Paul's - Holy Communion |