Advent and Christmas 2024

The worshipping communities of:

Holy Cross, MELVILLE,

St Thomas of Canterbury, WILLAGEE and

St Peter’s, PALMYRA

are cooperating this Advent and Christmas seasons to provide relevant, appropriate and enjoyable activities for their congregations and their wider communities. What’s happening?

Wreath Making

Where: St Thomas of Canterbury Anglican Church
77 – 79 Archibald Street, WILLAGEE.

When: Saturday, 30th November, 2024
10am till Noon

Candles will be provided. You are also welcome to bring materials for your own creations or to share.

Carols and Activities

Where: The Anglican Church of the Holy Cross
56 McLean Street, MELVILLE.

When: Friday, 13th December, 2024
5:30pm to 7:30pm

Join with us in Carol Singing and other fun activities.

There will be nibbles and light refreshments available but you will need the BYO your drinks.

Weekly Advent Studies

Where: St Peter’s
            2 Hammad Street, PALMYRA.
When:    Wednesdays 4th, 11th and 18th December 2024
            6pm to 7:30pm

The Reverend Ernest from the Parish of Fremantle will be leading a three week study and reflection based on the Anglican Board of Missions book, The Caravan.

Standalone Advent Studies

Where: The Anglican Church of the Holy Cross
              56 McLean Street, MELVILLE.
When:    Thursday, 12th December 2024
            10am to Noon

A Morning Tea will be provided.
If you find that you can’t make it along to the three evening Advent Studies then you might like to join with us and The Reverend Cassandra from the Parish of Melville and The Reverend Ernest from the Parish of Fremantle in a morning of reflection and discussion.

Christmas Eve Family Service

Where: The Anglican Church of the Holy Cross
              56 McLean Street, MELVILLE.
When:    Tuesday 24th December, 2024
              6pm

This service will be followed by a short service of Holy Communion.
The Christmas Eve Family Service takes the form of a Nativity Play. We encourage all those who come along to participate in this fun retelling of the events leading up to the birth of Jesus.

Christmas Day Service

Where: St Thomas of Canterbury Anglican Church
77 – 79 Archibald Street, WILLAGEE.
When: Wednesday, 25th December 2024.
9am

Note:

There will be no service at The Anglican Church of the Holy Cross, Melville on Christmas Day. We are joining with our neighbouring Parish of Willagee in worshipping at Willagee. There will be no service at Holy Cross on Sunday, 29th December 2024.