Christmas Services 2022

First published on: 9th December 2022


Image: Newcastle Cathedral

There are a number of services and events happening across the Diocese of Newcastle this Christmas.

Please feel free to browse the events below. 

If your church is hosting an event, please get in touch with our Communications Team at communications@newcastle.anglican.org.

Events at Prudhoe Parish Church are available here, including Carols by the riverside, Christingle and Carol services.
More information is available here.

Christmas Tree Festival at St Cuthbert's, Allendale | Sunday 11 December - Monday 26 December

Walking Nativity at Newcastle Cathedral | Friday 16 December, 5pm
An evening procession following Mary and Joseph to the Cathedral. More here.

Carol service at St Mark's, Ninebanks | Friday 16 December, 6pm

Carols at Coastway Shopping Centre | Saturday 17 December, 10.30am

Retrace the story of Christmas at Norham Village | Saturday 17 December, 3pm
More here.

Christmas Extravaganza at Newcastle Cathedral | Saturday 17 December
A day of rousing Christmas favourites performed by the Cathedral choir and special guests. More here.

Christingle Service at Hexham Abbey | Saturday 17 December
More here.

Carol Service at The Church of the Good Shepherd | Sunday 18 December, 6pm

Carol Service with mulled wine and mince pies at St Cuthbert's, Allendale | Sunday 18 December, 7pm

Candlelit Carols at Newcastle Cathedral | Wednesday 21 December
Join the Cathedral choir for an intimate evening of carols and traditional music. More here

Festival of Lessons and Carols at Holy Trinity, Cambo | Wednesday 21 December, 7.30pm

This will be followed by seasonal refreshments in the village hall. Entry by donation will be shared with the Wansbeck Valley Foodbank.

Sing-along at St Andrew's, Cambois | Thursday 22 December, 6pm

Christingle Service at Hexham Abbey | Thursday 22 December, 7pm
More here.

Carols by Candlelight at Hexham Abbey | Friday 23 December, 7pm
More here.

Carols for all at St Andrew's, Corbridge | Friday 23 December, 7pm

Crib Service at St Andrew's Corbridge | Saturday 24 December, 2pm 

Children's Crib Service at Hexham Abbey | Saturday 24 December, 3pm
Event sold out, but waiting list available here.

Crib and Christingle service at The Church of the Good Shepherd | Saturday 24 December, 4pm

Festival of Lessons and Carols at St Andrew's, Corbridge | Saturday 24 December, 6.30pm

Crib Service at Newcastle Cathedral | Saturday 24 December, 11am
Hear the story of the Nativity and build the crib. More here.

Christingle service at St Andrew's, Cambois | Saturday 24 December, 2pm

Crib Service at St Peter's, Monkseaton | Saturday 24 December, 3pm

Carol Service at St Peter's, Monkseaton | Saturday 24 December, 6.30pm

Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at Newcastle Cathedral | Saturday 24 December, 6.30pm
Service of uplifting readings telling the story of our salvation. More here.

Candlelit Midnight Mass at Newcastle Cathedral | Saturday 24 December, 11.30pm
The first Eucharist of Christmas - by candlelight - celebrating the birth of Jesus. More here.

Candlelit Midnight Mass at Hexham Abbey | Saturday 24 December, 11pm
More here.

Midnight Mass at St Mark's, Ninebanks | Saturday 24 December, 11.30pm

Midnight Mass at The Church of  the Good Shepherd | Saturday 24 December, 11.30pm

Holy Communion at St Andrew's Corbridge | Sunday 25 December, 8am - 10am

Festival Eucharist for Christmas Day | Sunday 25 December, 10am
Celebrate at this joyful Christmas morning service. More here.

Family Communion and Carols at St Peter's, Monkseaton | Sunday 25 December, 10am

Christmas Day at St Cuthbert's, Allendale | Sunday 25 December, 11am

Said Service and Eucharist at Hexham Abbey | Sunday 25 December, 8.15am and 10am
More here.

Quite Christmas Service at St Peter's, Monkseaton | Saturday 24 December, 3pm
For those who find this a difficult time of year. 

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