St John’s Church in Peasedown St John and St Julian’s Church in Wellow are getting ready for festive Christingle services next week as part of their Christmas season of events.

The Christingle, representing the earth and Jesus as the light of the world, was first introduced into the Church of England by the Children’s Society over fifty years ago. It is now used in school plays and children’s nativities all over the world.

Leader at both Churches, Revd Matthew Street, believes the Christingle has a message not just for children but for everyone. He said:

“The orange represents the world, the red ribbon symbolising the blood of Christ, the four cocktail sticks with sweets and fruit illustrate God’s gifts and the four seasons, and the candle represents Jesus as the light of the world.

The Christingle, quite simply, represents the core message of Christianity – that Jesus Christ, all year round, is the light and saviour of the world. This historic truth is not just something for children or the young at heart – but it is for everyone that chooses to believe it.”

The Christingle Services will be held at:

St John’s Church, Peasedown on Sunday 10th December at 4.30pm.

St Julian’s Church, Wellow on Sunday 10th December at 4.30pm.

All are welcome to attend either service.

For more information about Christmas events in Peasedown, Wellow and other Churches in the St J’s Group visit website: www.stjsgroup.church.

The website also includes details of future events, the Church’s work in the community, activities going on during the week and live recordings of Sunday sermons.