There’s something quite special about singing Christmas Carols with your children as Christmas approaches.
If you would like to go to a Carol Service with your children in or near Bishopston this Christmas season, here’s a list of carol services happening in and around Bishopston.
SUNDAY 11th DECEMBER
Christmas Carol Service: The Church of the Good Shepherd
Christmas party for children in Year 6 and under during the service, followed by mulled wine and mince pies. Hosted by Emmanuel Bishopston.
- 11.15am
- Church of the Good Shepherd, Bishop Rd, BS7 8NA
Family Christmas Service: Horfield Methodist Church
A service for children and families which will include an adapted version of The Christmas Journey.
- 10am
- Horfield Methodist Church, Churchways Avenue, BS7 8SN.
Family Carols: St Michaels’s Church
Carol service for children and families hosted by Parish of Bishopston & St Andrew’s.
- 5pm
- St Michael’s Church, 160a Gloucester Road, Bishopston, BS7 8NT
Candlelit Carols: Church of the Good Shepherd
Traditional carol service hosted by Parish of Bishopston & St Andrew’s.
- 6.30 – 7.30pm
- Church of the Good Shepherd, Bishop Road, BS7 8NA
WEDNESDAY 14th DECEMBER
Carols in the Park: St Andrew’s Park
Christmas carols for all organised by Parish of Bishopston & St Andrew’s. Bring a torch/lantern, Wellies and a smartphone, plus a flask of a hot drink. No stage, lighting or catering – just people.
- 6.30 – 7.30pm
- St Andrew’s Park, Effingham Road, BS6
SUNDAY 18th DECEMBER
Christmas Carols for all the Family: Church of the Good Shepherd
Family friendly candlelit carol service followed by mulled wine and mince pies. Hosted by Emmanuel Bishopston.
- 4pm
- Church of the Good Shepherd, Bishop Rd, BS7 8NA
Carols by Candlelight: Horfield Baptist Church
A family friendly carol service – all welcome. The church will be decorated and carols old and new will be sung. Children invited to come in nativity costumes to join in a procession and recreate the traditional stable scene.
- 5.30pm
- Horfield Baptist Church, 279 Gloucester Road, BS7 8NY
SATURDAY 24th DECEMBER
Fancy Dress Nativity: St Michael’s Church
A service especially for children and their families. Children are invited to attend this nativity in fancy dress.
- Choice of 2 services: 4pm or 5pm
- St Michael’s Church, 160a Gloucester Road, BS7 8NT
Family Christmas Praise: Horfield Methodist Church
A Christmas carol service especially for families.
- 4pm
- Horfield Methodist Church, Churchway avenue, Horfield, BS7 8SN.
For details of more local family friendly events and activities planned locally this Christmas please head over to the Bishopston Mum Facebook page.
