Getting to the soul of Christmas at Saint Stephen’s in the heart of the city with good food, real life and hope for the future.
Christmas Eve 10 am – 11.30 pm Sanctuary space at Saint Stephen’s
A dedicated space for all who wish to find sanctuary, hope and healing.
Christmas can be painful for those who are alone, who have lost partners, friends or children. The whole of Saint Stephen’s will be given as dedicated space for all who look for sanctuary, hope and healing. There will be someone to talk to if desired, a chance to feel the care of prayer, and to light a candle.
Christmas Eve – Midnight Christ Mass at Saint Stephen’s
With an alternative spirit of contemplative sound, chant and a sense of the Story of the Birth from the East – with didgeridoo, singing bowls, sacred sound and experience.
Thanks to Advent, the New Jersey band, for its album cover.
Earlier in December
4 Dec – Remembering those who died following drug misuse
A special gathering for family and friends of the deceased, with support and thanks to Bristol’s Bereavement Through Addiction 6 pm.
5 Dec – Advent concert
Huge apologies but due to ill-health, the Advent concert with the Royal Court Players and soloist soprano, Sarah Poole, followed by a party, has been cancelled. However, the Royal Court Players will perform again on Wednesday 12 January 2011 in Saint Stephen’s Lunchtime Live programme.
9 Dec – Carols sung by Auriol Britton
Carols sung by Auriol Britton in Saint Stephen’s Cafe for Christian Aid – “beautiful, evocative.” Noon – 1.30 pm Thursday 9 December.
15 December – Viva Networking Special CANCELLED
Huge apologies – we are postponing Viva Networking until 2011.
Network without stress in a warm, held and supportive atmosphere.
Email: events AT viva-networking.co.uk or book with Viva.
Saint Stephen’s Cafe is serving a delicious vegetarian Christmas dinner from 15 -24 December – booking is advised.
Saturday 18 December 3.00 pm: French carols
Bristol Chamber Choir performs Charpentier: Messe de Minuit pour Noël
Marc-Antoine Charpentier was one of the most outstanding musicians in late-seventeenth century France, with a prodigious output of sacred music.
The Bristol Chamber Choir, which traces its history back to 1837, perform French carols with organ music played by Philip Wilby.
The musical director is the English tenor, Gordon Pullin.
Tickets: £8 at the door or from Providence Music
