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Wisdom is a gift from God. 🎁

For the first three days of Advent on #EverydayFaith, Dr Jane Williams, McDonald Professor in Christian Theology at St Mellitus College, will be exploring what wisdom looks like.

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December 1, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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Churches around the country are waiting to welcome you this Christmas!

Find events and services in your area at AChurchNearYou.com/christmas.

📍 St Mary the Virgin, Newport, Essex

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December 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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"Put on the armour of light." 💡

As we begin Advent, the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, explores how we can be preparing ourselves to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

Catch up on our service for the First Sunday of Advent at cofe.io/FirstSundayOfAdvent.

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December 3, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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Find a church service this Advent and Christmas. ⭐

Thousands of churches are ready to help you experience the joy of the season.

Find services in your area with AChurchNearYou.com.

📍 St Nicholas, Bradwell/Rev Steve Deall

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December 5, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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Our new printed resources for Advent and Christmas - including a heart-warming retelling of the Christmas story for children - are now available to pre-order.

Find out about all the resources for your church at cofe.io/TheJoyOfChristmas.
August 27, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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"The Saviour has been born... in my barn!"

You're invited to discover the joy of Christmas, too. Find out more about the story of Jesus' birth and what this can mean for you today.

Find a local church service this Christmas at AChurchNearYou.com/christmas.

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December 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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What is Midnight Mass? 🕯️

Rev David Sims explains why churches will have their doors open the night before Christmas Day.

Where will you be this evening? Find church services in your area at AChurchNearYou.com/christmas.

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December 24, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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'Have you heard?' ⭐

We have released a animated version of 'The Grumpy Owl and the Joy of Christmas' a retelling of the story of Jesus’ birth through the eyes of an owl who seems determined to miss all the excitement.

Watch the full animation at cofe.io/TheGrumpyOwl.

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December 17, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Join us in taking some time to reflect on Hebrews 13.8.

On #EverydayFaith, Nicholas Papadopulos, the Dean of Salisbury will be taking us through the Twelve Joys of Christmas. Discover the reflections at cofe.io/EverydayFaith.

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Holy God, in Mary's child you enter the world. In him all our yesterdays and all our tomorrows are one eternal present, known to you, redeemed through you, loved by you. May our changing lives be shaped by his unchanging life, this Christmastide and always. Amen.
December 25, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Over 105,000 services have been listed on AChurchNearYou.com so far this year!

As Advent begins, thousands more will be added – and you’re invited. Find one near you at https://AChurchNearYou.com/christmas

📍 St Margaret’s, West Hoathly

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December 4, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Bishop Rachel shares a Christmas message for all

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December 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Pause in wonder, remembering that God comes to us in the one form we can recognise – as one of us.

On #EverydayFaith, David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster reflects on what it means to have God with us.

Read the Advent reflections at cofe.io/EverydayFaithApp.

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A festive graphic with the word "JOY" at the top, against a starry burgundy background. Below is ‘Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son and they shall name him Emmanuel’, which means, ‘God is with us.’ - Matthew 1:23 - accented with a simple cross symbol at the bottom.
December 21, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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As we ache for the light of God to dispel this world’s darkness, Christ the Morning Star brings us hope. ⭐

📲 Discover Advent reflections this week by Dr Muthuraj Swamy on the #EverydayFaithApp at cofe.io/EverydayFaith.

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Graphic with the word "JOY" at the top in large letters, set against a dark blue background with gold stars. Below, a quote from Revelation 22:16 reads, "It is I, Jesus, who sent my angel to you with this testimony for the churches. I am the root and the descendant of David." Accompanied by a Church of England logo at the bottom.
December 15, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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On #EverydayFaith, Rev Lucy Winkett, Rector of St James's Piccadilly and Priest in Charge of St Pancras Euston Road takes us towards the moment when we welcome the birth of Jesus, Light of the World.

Discover Advent reflections at cofe.io/EverydayFaith.

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Alt Text: A graphic with a deep blue background adorned with stars, featuring the word "JOY" at the top in large white letters. Below is a quote: "My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour, for he has looked with favour on the lowliness of his servant." from Luke 1:46-48 in the Bible. Accompanied by a Church of England logo at the bottom.
December 22, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Ask God that you might see yourself through his eyes. 🧶 ✨

Throughout Christmas, Nicholas Papadopulos, the Dean of Salisbury, is taking us through 'Twelve Joys of Christmas'. Discover the Christmas reflections at cofe.io/EverydayFaith.

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Graphic poster featuring the word 'JOY' at the top in large letters, followed by a Bible verse 'For you yourself created my inmost parts; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I thank you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvellous are your works, my soul knows well. ', Psalm 139:12-13, set against a dark blue background with scattered stars, accompanied by a Church of England logo at the bottom.
December 29, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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What do you build your life around?

Jesus, Cornerstone of the Church, invites us to build our lives on him. Our Advent reflections explore what that means for our lives.

Discover the Advent reflections on cofe.io/EverydayFaithApp.

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A graphic image with a dark green background scattered with small gold stars. At the top, the word "JOY" appears in large gold letters. Below, a Bible verse, "Come to him, a living stone, yet chosen and precious in God's sight" from 1 Peter 2.4, is displayed in white text. Accompanied by a Church of England logo at the bottom.
December 18, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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In Christ we have the key that unlocks the door to everlasting life.

On #EverydayFaith, the Bishop of Blackburn, Philip North, writes as we reflect on the ways God sets us free – from sin, from death, from the world.

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December 10, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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A spontaneous extra in our Joys of Christmas series! With thanks to The Salvation Army Exeter Temple Corps. To donate, please visit https:// www.salvationarmy.org.uk/exeter-temple
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December 10, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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What has God given you in the course of these twelve days?

On #EverydayFaith, we have been exploring the Twelve Joys of Christmas with Nicholas Papadopulos, the Dean of Salisbury.

📲 Download the app at cofe.io/EverydayFaith.

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Green festive background with gold stars and the word 'JOY' at the top. Below is a quote: 'Then, opening their treasure-chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.' from Matthew 2:11, accompanied by a Church of England logo at the bottom.
January 4, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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As we begin to prepare for Advent and Christmas, sign up to our special webinar launching this year's resources on 4 September.

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Advent and Christmas theme: The Joy of Christmas | The Church of England
The Church of England’s Advent and Christmas theme for 2025 revolves round a single word: Joy! Our churches and cathedrals will, as always, be seeking to make the most of the opportunity December brin...
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August 6, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Are you thinking of coming to church for the first time, or the first time in a long time, this Advent and Christmas?

Find the answers to some questions you may have: cofe.io/WhatToExpect.

📍 Holy Sepulchre, Northampton/Sarah Newton

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Inside Holy Sepulchre with St Andrew & St Lawrence, Northampton, chairs are placed in a circle surrounded by chairs and under a arched ceiling. Decorative string lights and a stained glass window add to the ambiance.
December 9, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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Today Rev Erica told us all about the Grumpy Owl - a gentle reminder that even weary hearts can be warmed by the joy of Christmas.
🕯️ Midnight Mass begins at 11:00pm: all are welcome.
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December 24, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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Step into the stillness and wonder of Christmas night ✨🌙
Join us tomorrow for Midnight Mass (11:00pm) as we welcome Christmas with candlelight, music, prayer, and the mystery of Christ’s birth. All are warmly welcome.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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Our #ChristmasDay Eucharist was made even more special by the creativity of the younger members of the congregation, who decorated these beautiful baubles. Each one is a small work of art and a reminder that faith is shared and grown together, across generations.
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December 25, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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In this year's Christmas Message, Bishop Martin talks about finding joy and peace in the Christ Child this Christmas.

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Christmas Message 2025
In this year's Christmas Message, Bishop Martin talks about finding joy and peace in the Christ Child this Christmas.
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December 23, 2025 at 1:56 PM