Churches in Peasedown St John and Wellow will be hosting a range of Christmas services this coming festive season.

St John's Church in Peasedown and St Julian's in Wellow are both part of the St J's Group of Anglican Churches, which are led by Revd Matthew Street.

Between them, Christingle services, Carols by Candlelight, Children's Christmas Services and Midnight Communion will take place in the two villages – with a difference.

Leader of both churches, Revd Matthew Street, said: "We would love to see you at one of our Christmas services at either of our churches; St. John's Church Peasedown or St. Julian's Church Wellow.

But, due to the restrictions around large gatherings and the need to socially distance, anyone who would like to attend will need to book a seat at each service online, in advance."

Peasedown St John and Wellow, along with the rest of Bath & North East Somerset, is in Tier 2. This means that places of worship are open, but you cannot interact with anyone outside your household or support bubble. Plus, parishioners must use hand sanitiser when they arrive and leave, wear a face covering and stay socially distant from others inside the building.

Revd Street added: "For Christians, we remember that Jesus' birth meant so much more than a baby in a manger. It was God coming to live amongst us. Come and find about more about this amazing truth this Christmas."

The following Christmas services are taking place in December:

Sunday 13th, St John's Peasedown, Christingle Service, 4.30pm

Sunday 20th, St Julian's Wellow, Carols by Candlelight, 5pm

Sunday 20th, St Julian's Wellow, Carols by Candlelight, 6.30pm

Thursday 24th, St Julian's Wellow, Children's Christmas Service, 3.30pm

Thursday 24th, St Julian's Wellow, Children's Christmas Service, 4.30pm

Thursday 24th, St John's Peasedown, Midnight Communion, 11.30pm

Friday 25th, St Julian's Wellow, Christmas Day Celebration, 09.30am

Friday 25th, St John's Peasedown, Christmas Day Celebration, 10.30am

For more details and to book seats for you and your family visit the St J's Group website www.stjsgroup.church, or contact the Benefice Operations Manager Rob Bubyer by emailing [email protected] or calling 07973 972018.