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870 results found for 'the heart christmas'

Advent and Christmas theme: The Joy of Christmas

The Church of England’s Advent and Christmas theme for 2025 revolves round a single word: Joy! Our churches and cathedrals will, as always, be seeking to make the most of the opportunity December brings to share The Joy of Christmas with their communities

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Advent and Christmas

What is Christmas and Advent all about?

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Resources for Advent and Christmas: Christmas in a Box

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

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Prayers for Christmas

Prayers for celebrating the season of Christmas.

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Large Christmas Tree in Ely Cathedral decorated with Christmas lights

Christmas tree prayers

If you would like your Christmas tree to mean more this year, why not try this beautiful and thoughtful prayer idea?

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Generous Christmas

Here you will find inspiration for encouraging generosity and practical tips on how to have a generous Christmas.

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Resources for Advent and Christmas

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

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Advent and Christmas services

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

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Your church at Christmas

Christmas is one of the loveliest times to visit a church. Many will have special services for children and families, such as christingles, carol services, nativity services, and more. Here’s an outline of what to expect at your church over the festive se

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Countdown to Christmas - all about Advent

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.

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