Advent and Christmas

Nativity scene

What's on during Advent and Christmas?

Sunday 21 December

St Illtud's – 8:00am Eucharist
St Illtud's – 9:30am Online & in person
Ewenny Priory – 9:30am Eucharist
Gileston – 4:00pm Carol Service
Llanmihangel – 9:30am Morning Prayer
Llanmaes – 6:00pm Carol Service
St Bridget's – 11:00am Eucharist
St James Wick – 11:00am Eucharist
St Donats – 11:15am Eucharist
St Tathan – 11:00am Eucharist
Marcross – 6:00pm Nine Lessons & Carols
Ewenny Priory – 3:00pm Nine Lessons & Carols
St Illtud's – 6:30pm Compline Service

Christmas Eve – Wednesday 24 December

St Illtud's – 10:00am Eucharist
All Saints – 4:00pm Crib Service
St James – 4:00pm Crib Service
St Illtud's – 4:00pm Crib Service
St Illtud's – 6:30pm Carol Service
Llanmaes – 11:30pm Midnight Mass
St James Wick – 11:30pm Midnight Mass
St Bridget's – 11:30pm Midnight Mass
St Tathan – 11:30pm Midnight Mass
St Illtud's – 11:30pm Midnight Mass

Christmas Day – Thursday 25 December

St Illtud's – 8:00am Eucharist
St Illtud's – 9:30am Online & in person
Gileston – 9:30am Christmas Eucharist
Llanmihangel – 9:30am Christmas Communion
Ewenny Priory – 9:30am Eucharist

Sunday 28 December

St Tathan Church – 11:00am Ministry Area Service

Two Things for Christmas…

If you’re looking to capture something at the heart of Christmas this year, here are two things you can do.

First, get a Christmas Crib. The tradition of a Christmas crib goes back to St Francis of Assisi, who used local people to play the Nativity characters in Greccio, Italy, in the 13^th century. Soon afterwards, carved wooden figures began to be used in Christian homes as a reminder of the Christmas story.

Christmas cribs are easy to buy in local shops or online and give a special focus to our homes as we prepare for Christmas. Place your crib somewhere prominent, so it becomes a constant reminder of this joyous season.

Second, say a Grace at your Christmas meal. Whether you are celebrating with family and friends or enjoying a quieter Christmas, a grace is a simple prayer of thanksgiving for life and sustenance at this time of year:

“Dear Lord, we give thanks to you for this Christmas meal and for the people who are dear to us. As we reflect on the joys and struggles of the past year, may we find comfort in the promise of your great love. This Christmas, give us light and hope in the birth of Jesus Christ. Amen.”

Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
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Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect on a Sunday morning.

Where and When

We meet in 12 different church buildings across the Vale of Glamorgan - here's the list.

There are no rules when it comes to choosing which church to visit. Some people attend the church that's closest to where they live, others choose one that's important to them. Whichever you visit, you can be sure of a warm welcome.

Accessibility: Most of our church buildings have wheelchair access. Gileston is our only building that has only steps for access. Audio induction loops are available in most church buildings.

Toilets are available in our buildings in Llantwit Major, Southerndown and Ewenny.

People in church

What about my children?

We have a great programme lined up for children of all ages. Our Treasure Seekers meet in

St Illtud's, Llantwit Major
St James, Wick & St Mary, Monknash

Get in touch with us to plan your visit

If you would like to come and visit the church beforehand you are more than welcome! Get in touch and we can arrange a time that suits you.

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Comments / Questions or anything you would like to say?

Next, we will contact you by email to say hello and help arrange anything necessary for your visit.

We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home at our churches.