Christmas

This Christmas, join Gather Church as we celebrate the good news of Jesus, share in the joy of the season and make space for peace, hope and community. 
From family and children's events to traditional and contemporary carol services, and our special Christmas Eve and Christmas Day celebrations, there are so many ways to come together and celebrate. There's a place for you at Gather Church this Christmas season.

  • Join us for Carols as we celebrate Christmas together. Everyone is welcome!

    Sunday 6 December – Contemporary Carol Service
    St John's | 6pm

    Wednesday 9 December – Beer & Carols
    The Foresters Pub | 7:30pm

    Sunday 13 December – Traditional Carol Service
    St John's | 4pm

    Sunday 13 December – Traditional Carol Service
    St John's | 7pm

    Friday 18 December – Beer & Carols
    The Lion Pub | 7:30pm

    Sunday 20 December – Traditional Carol Service
    St Mark's | 6pm

  • Thursday 24th December

    Celebrate Christmas Eve with us as we remember the story of Jesus' birth.
    We have services for all ages across both our church locations.

    3pm – Messy Family Nativity
    St Mark's (with petting zoo)

    4pm – Family Nativity
    St John's (with donkeys)

    5:30pm – Family Nativity
    St John's (with donkeys)

    9pm – Nearly "Midnight" Mass
    St Mark's

    11:30pm – Midnight Mass
    St John's

  • Friday 25th December

    Come and celebrate Christmas morning with us! We'd love you to join us as we gather to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

    10am – Christmas Day Service
    St Mark's

    10am – Christmas Day Service
    St John's

  • There are many Christmas events happening during the week throughout December, and you're welcome to join us as we celebrate the Christmas season together. Whether you're coming along with family, friends or on your own, we'd love to see you!

    Saturday 28 November - Christmas Fair
    The Lion Pub | 10.30am-4pm

    Wednesday 9 December – Beer & Carols
    The Foresters Pub | 7:30pm

    Friday 11 December – Youth Christmas Party
    St John's | 7pm

    Monday 14 December – Gather Tots Carol Service
    St John's | 10am

    Wednesday 16 December – Gather Tots Carol Service
    St Mark's | 9am

    Friday 18 December – Beer & Carols
    The Lion Pub | 7:30pm

  • Our Sunday services will look a little different throughout December as we celebrate Christmas together. Take a look at the service times below and find a time and location that works for you. We'd love to see you!

    SUNDAY 6 DECEMBER

    St John's
    9am | 10:30am | 6pm (Contemporary Carol Service)

    St Mark's
    9:30am | 11am

    SUNDAY 13 DECEMBER

    St John's
    10am | 4pm & 7pm (Traditional Carol Services)

    St Mark's
    9:30am | 11am

    SUNDAY 20 DECEMBER

    St John's
    10am (All-Age Service & Christingle) | 6pm

    St Mark's
    9:30am | 11am (All-Age Service & Christingle) | 6pm (Traditional Carol Service)

    SUNDAY 27 DECEMBER

    St John's
    10am – All-Age Sunday Service
    No 6pm evening service.

    St Mark's
    9:30am only

    SUNDAY 3 JANUARY

    St John's
    10am | 6pm

    St Mark's
    9:30am | 11am

    We look forward to celebrating Christmas with you!