Christian Aid Christmas Carol Service

'Enough for Everyone' - a Christmas Carol service, with readings and carols, choirs - from St John's Church Waterloo and the Oasis Academy South Bank choir - plus special guest speaker, The Revd Lucy Winkett, Rector of St James’s Church, Piccadilly. A time to reflect on the festive period ahead and the transformative work of Christian Aid.

This is a FREE event; all we ask is that you register for a ticket for you and your friends so that we know how many people are coming. Click on the 'Register' button on the top right of this screen and then follow the instructions.

Doors will open at 6.30pm and members of the congregation are requested to be seated by 6.50pm.

There will be refreshments and a time to chat after the service.

All donations on the night will go to Christian Aid's Christmas Appeal. For every pound you give, the UK Government will give a pound more.* That's double the support for people living in poverty.

FAQs

Tell me more about The Revd Lucy Winkett!

Lucy broadcasts regularly on religion, gender and contemporary culture and is a long-standing contributor to Radio 4’s Thought for the Day. She was a founding advisor for the public theology think tank “Theos” and the co-founder of “Leading Women”, a national development programme for women clergy. You can read Lucy's biography here: http://www.sjp.org.uk/lucywinkett.html

Tell me more about Oasis Academy South Bank choir!

Oasis Academy South Bank choir enjoy singing together and are well versed in turning their hand to performing in a whole variety of settings – from singing in Parliament and live on ITV’s Good Morning Britain, to carol services, afternoon teas and even outside on our community farm. They take part in regular community choir and fundraising concerts, and enjoy singing a mixture of music of different styles.

What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?

There is no parking at the venue but the church is very close to Waterloo mainline and tube stations. There are also good bus links and cycle parking near by. Scroll down for a location map and click on the icons for transport options and directions.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

For registration enquiries, please contact Dawn Johnson on 020 7523 2088 or email her at djohnson@christian-aid.org or alternatively, get in touch with your London Regional Church Coordinator.

Tell me more about the Christmas Appeal...

Please go to https://www.christianaid.org.uk/christmas-appeal where you will find out all about the appeal and the exciting news of how your donations could go further*. If you are unable to come to the service, please consider making a donation to the appeal online. Thank you!

* Donations made to the Christmas appeal between 6 November 2017 and 5 February 2018 will be matched up to £2.7 million. We will use your donations for projects such as those featured on our website and in our promotional material. The UK Government’s match will fund our work in South Sudan.