Christmas Services and Events

We have a variety of different services and events on during Advent and Christmas. You are most welcome to join us as we celebrate this special time of year.

The following listings are for all services held at Marlborough Road, some of which are led by our friends from St Peter’s Church who are sharing our church building with us at the moment. St Albans Methodist Churches will also be sharing a Christmas Eve Midnight Service together at Hatfield Road Methodist Church, which is just under a mile away in Fleetville. Please feel welcome to attend any of the services listed below.

  • All Age Service with Christingle

    Sunday 3rd December at 10:30am

    Join us for a candlelit all age worship with Christingle service. Followed by Tea and Coffee. Service led by St Peter’s Church.

  • Advent Carol Service

    Sunday 3rd December at 5pm

    Welcome the season of Advent with a beautiful service of carols and readings. Led by the choir and clergy of St Peter’s church.

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    Communion Service

    Sunday 10th December at 10:30am

    Celebrate the Lord’s Supper with us. Service will include seasonal hymns and carols. Service followed by tea and coffee. Service led by MRMC.

Saturday 16 December
12:00pm until 3:00pm

Journey through St Albans, meeting and hearing from the nativity characters, who will be there to greet you throughout the day. At each stop on the journey, you will get a stamp on your trail map. 

Visit Marlborough Road to see Herod’s Palace brought to life, before continuing on your journey to the Cathedral.

Trail maps can be collected for free on the day only from St Peter's Church.

We look forward to welcoming you.

St Albans Live Nativity Trail

  • Afternoon Fellowship with crafts and refreshments

    Wednesday 13th December at 2:30pm

    Get in the Christmas mood with carols, crafts and festive refreshments. Service led by Maggie Dodd the Anna Chaplain. All Welcome

  • Morning Worship with Christmas Story

    Sunday 17th December at 10:30am

    Morning worship with a retelling of the Christmas story. Suitable for all ages. Also streamed online here.

  • Carol Service

    Sunday 17th December at 5pm

    A shorter service of Christmas carols and readings and music by St Peter's choir. Led by the choir and clergy of St Peter’s church. You can also watch the service online here.

  • Christmas Eve Crib Service

    Sunday 24th December at 3pm

    Particularly aimed at children and families, join us as we tell the Christmas Story and prepares our hearts and minds for the coming of Jesus.

  • Nine Lessons & Carols

    Sunday 24th December at 6:30pm

    Join us for a traditional service of nine lessons and carols, led by the St Peter's choir and clergy.

  • Christmas Eve Midnight Communion

    Sunday 24th December at 11:30pm

    Join the choir and clergy of St Peter’s as they mark the start of Christmas together with a traditional service of Holy Communion.
    St Albans Methodists will be sharing a midnight service together at Hatfield Road.

  • Joint Christmas Eve Midnight Service at Hatfield Road

    Sunday 24th December at 11:30pm

    Both St Albans Methodist churches join together for a special midnight service to welcome in Christmas Day. Led by MRMC Minister Rev Daniel Yovan and hosted at Hatfield Road Methodist Church.

  • Christmas Morning All Age Communion

    Monday 25th December at 10am

    Join us to celebrate Christmas together in an all age Communion service. Bring your presents to show everyone. Service led by St Peter’s

  • Mattins on Christmas Day

    Monday 25th December at 11:30am

    A traditional Christmas choral service featuring seasonal music led by the St Peter's Choir. Service led by St Peter’s