What is Christmas and Advent all about?

Learn more about the Church of England's 2022 Advent and Christmas campaign, Follow The Star: The Great Invitation.

Details of the Church of England's Advent and Christmas services.

Engage with the Church of England's 2024 Advent and Christmas campaign, Follow The Star: Calm and Bright.

Advent is ‘the final countdown’ to Christmas day and many children will have an Advent calendar to help them count the days. It’s also a really special time for the church. Here’s more about why it’s so special, and some Advent activities for children.

Templates and useful links for preparing carol services, crib services and prayers at Christmas.

Are you looking for some ideas and inspiration for creating content this Advent and Christmas season? It's important to curate engaging and fun posts to share with your audience, as this is an excellent way to deepen your relationship with them and encourage attendance at your church events and services. 

Social media can be a powerful way to spread the word and invite even more people along to something this Christmas. 

Rapper Guvna B speaks of his grief over the loss of his father and the hope that the Christmas message brings, in a reflection for the Church of England’s Comfort and Joy campaign.

We want to help church leaders plan for Advent and Christmas as much as possible in these uncertain times. CPAS has produced three simple guides, full of ideas, that are free and accessible to all leaders.