It's that time of year when worshipping communities across the diocese are starting to plan their Christmas events and services. The Church of England launched its 2025 Christmas campaign – The JOY of Christmas.
The new resources for 2025 will focus on JOY and offer a great opportunity to consider how your church can share The Joy of Christmas with your communities.
If you are planning to attend a church service for the first time, you will find answers to common questions about what to expect at a church service during the Christmas season here.
What to do now
- Visit the Church of England’s website for details on the national branding, resources and more.
- Log-in to the Resources hub of AChurchNearYou.com for logos and other branding resources.
- Make a note to add your onsite and online Advent and Christmas services on AChurchNearYou.com, using an Advent or Christmas tag. The website features a 'Get Ready For Christmas' guide to help you update your church's webpage.
Christmas JOY 2025 – Weekly Advent Videos
This Advent, we’re excited to share a brand-new video each week as part of our Christmas JOY 2025 series. Throughout December, we’ll be celebrating how our churches, schools, and community groups are spreading joy outwards and inviting people in this Christmas.