Christmas 2005 Events - The Good Christmas Service Guide

So Which is the Best Service to come to .... ?
Amidst all of the tinsel and trappings of Christmas, it is good to take an hour or so out to remember what it is really all about ... but the problem is often that of working out which is the best service at church to come to for you or for your family. As usual, there are a variety of services happening at BFPC and here is a quick guide to the various things available ....

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Sunday 11th December 10.00am @ BFPC - All Age Nativity Service	This year, the guides and Brownies will be joining with J Team to hear the story of Christmas - and all the questions that it raises, most of all "Why ?". There will also be a Thanksgiving and a Baptism, so it will be a wonderful time for all ages !
Sunday 11th December 3.00pm @ Langton - A Traditional Carol Service	The Langton Long Carol service is a traditional service of readings and carols and we are joined by the choir from Bemerton Church in Salisbury.

Sunday 18th December 6.30pm @ BFPC - A Contemporary Carol Service	The carol service at BFPC is a less traditional service (!) which aims to tell the story of Christmas in a way which is accessible to all ages in today's world. Using video and power point with traditional carols and songs, as well as the Christmas readings, it is an ideal opportunity to bring a friend.

Saturday 24th December 5.00pm @ BFPC - The Crib Service	5.00pm on Christmas eve is a wonderful time to take a break from all the preparations and remember what the real meaning of Christmas is. This service is for all ages, but especially the youngest, and is a joyful opportunity for them to hear the story and help to put all the figures in the crib.
Saturday 24th December 11.00pm @ BFPC - Midnight Holy Communion	This is a formal service of Holy Communion to prepare for the start of Christmas Day.

Sunday 25th December 8.00am @ BFPC - Holy Communion	A quiet service to start Christmas Day with a Holy Communion Service from the Book of Common Prayer.
Sunday 25th December 10.00am @ BFPC - All Age Communion 10.30am @ Langton Long - All Age Communion	A joyful celebration service with Holy Communion for all ages to celebrate the birth of our Saviour.