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
Past Events
26 November 2023
Festival of Light
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.
3 December 2023
Advent Carol Service
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 special candlelit service.
6 December 2023
Age UK Community Christmas Concert
An evening of festive music with Christmas chart toppers, carols sung by the Castle Choir, celebrity Christmas readings, congregational carols, mulled wine and mince pies, in aid of Age UK Dacorum.
10 December 2023
A Fanfare for Christmas
Berkhamsted Choral Society with English Philharmonia Brass celebrate the Yuletide season with music and carols for choir and audience,
16 December 2023
Town Carol Service
As we prepare for the joy of Christmas, we welcome the whole community to this service of congregational carol singing.
23 December 2023
Chiltern Chamber Choir concert: Handel's Messiah
A seasonal favourite returns - Handel's glorious setting of the birth and passion of Christ, including the famous Halleluiah Chorus
24 December 2023
Parish Mass on the 4th Sunday of Advent
Our Sunday morning Sung Eucharist falls on Christmas Eve, when we celebrate God's promise of light in the darkness
24 December 2023
Children's Crib Service (3pm)
A special Christmas service for young children to discover the wonder of the Christmas story, with songs and fun activities
24 December 2023
Children's Crib Service (5pm)
A special Christmas service for young children to discover the wonder of the Christmas story, with songs and fun activities
24 December 2023
Midnight Mass
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 December 2023
Christmas Day Parish Mass
"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.
