This week has been nothing short of magical! ✨ Three of our four local primary schools brought their Year 3 classes to join us for Experience Christmas—and what an adventure it’s been.

Together, we stepped into the Christmas story, exploring five beautiful parts that remind us of the true meaning of the season:

• 🌟 Preparation – Preparing our hearts for what’s to come
• 👼 The Announcement – Mary and her incredible visit from the Angel
• 🐪 The Journey – Joseph and Mary’s trek from Nazareth to Bethlehem
• 🎁 The Promises – The Wisemen following the star
• 🐑 The Message – The Shepherds hearing the good news

And just when the story reached its most joyful moment, the children discovered “The Gift”—the birth of Jesus. We shared how Jesus is God’s gift to the world, and if He had come with a tag, it would have read:

To the world with love from God

The children’s faces lit up as they grasped the wonder of that message. 💖

A huge thank you to our amazing team who made this possible—it was a time filled with laughter, learning, and a whole lot of joy. And we’re not done yet! Next stop: Gotherington Primary on Wednesday, 10th December.



So far, 210 children have heard the Good News of Jesus through Experience Christmas this year. What a blessing to share this story of hope and love with so many young hearts.

Lucy Betts

Childrens and Family Minister