Advent & Christmas
Advent is a special time when we look forward with great anticipation to the birth of Jesus. From the town’s Festival of Light at the end of November, the excitement builds. We celebrate Advent Sunday 4 Sundays before Christmas Day, and through December, the community begins to celebrate with carol concerts and festive events looking forward to Christmas.
Everyone is very welcome at St Peter’s, whether you are a regular worshipper, exploring faith or just feeling festive. Our doors are open for you.
We wish everyone a peaceful and blessed Christmas.
Services & events
- Church services are free and there is no need to book.
- Tickets for concerts are sold online or on the door – they’re very popular, so we recommend you book now to avoid disappointment!
23
Nov
Festival of Light
Sun 23 November 2025
3:30 pm
Visit St Peter's during the town street party and see the historic church lit by thousands of candles. Pause for a moment of reflection and prayer in this calm, sacred space. Free entry, donations welcome.
30
Nov
Advent Carol Service
Sun 30 November 2025
6:00 pm
On Advent Sunday, we look forward to Christmas with readings & choral music celebrating the promise of Christ as a light shining in the darkness. All are welcome to this atmospheric candlelit service.
3
Dec
Community Christmas Concert
Wed 3 December 2025
7:30 pm
An evening of festive music with Christmas chart toppers, celebrity readings and congregational carols in aid of the Swan Youth Project.
7
Dec
Berkhamsted Choral Society Christmas concert
Sun 7 December 2025
6:00 pm
Berkhamsted Choral Society and English Philharmonia Brass perform Cecilia McDowall’s A Winter’s Night, along with Christmas favourites and carols for everyone to sing!
13
Dec
Town Carol Service
Sat 13 December 2025
6:00 pm
As we prepare for the joy of Christmas, we welcome the whole community to this service of congregational carol singing.
14
Dec
Choral Evensong for Advent
Sun 14 December 2025
6:00 pm
An evening service of contemplative plainchant for the season of Advent, sung by our choir
21
Dec
Parish Mass on the 4th Sunday of Advent
Sun 21 December 2025
9:30 am
Everyone is welcome at our Sunday morning Sung Eucharist, when we celebrate God's promise of light in the darkness on the last Sunday before Christmas.
23
Dec
Chiltern Chamber Choir Christmas concert
Tue 23 December 2025
7:30 pm
24
Dec
Children's Crib Service (3pm)
Wed 24 December 2025
3:00 pm
A special Christmas service for young children to discover the wonder of the Christmas story, with songs and fun activities
24
Dec
Children's Crib Service (5pm)
Wed 24 December 2025
5:00 pm
A special Christmas service for young children to discover the wonder of the Christmas story, with songs and fun activities
24
Dec
Midnight Mass
Wed 24 December 2025
11:00 pm
We celebrate the holy night of Christ's birth with readings, prayer and choral music. Join us for choir carols at 11pm, and the full service begins at 11:30pm.
25
Dec
Christmas Day Parish Mass
Thu 25 December 2025
9:30 am
"Yea Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning!" - Everyone is welcome to join us in joyful celebration of the of Christ's incarnation on this holy Christmas Day.
28
Dec
Parish Mass on the 1st Sunday of Christmas
Sun 28 December 2025
9:30 am
All are welcome to join us on our first Sunday worship in the holy season of Christmas.
Past Events
22 December 2024
A Christmas Bedtime Story
A family-friendly re-telling of the Christmas story, with hot chocolate and cookies! Bring a cushion and blanket, your favourite cuddly toy, and wrapped up in your dressing-gown for some candlelit Christmas storytelling.
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Contacts
Parish Office
01442 878227
