The four local Crosspool churches have announced their programme of services for the Christmas season.

St Columba’s Church of England

• Sunday 14 December 4pm Christingle Service
• Sunday 21 December 3pm United Carol Service at Stephen Hill
• Wednesday 24 December 4pm Candlelight Storytelling Nativity
• Thursday 25 December 10.30am Christmas Day Festive Holy Communion

St Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church

• Wednesday 24 December 4pm Children’s Nativity Service; 7.30pm Carols; 8pm Christmas Night Mass
• Thursday 25 December 10am Christmas Day Mass

Tapton Hill Congregational Church

• Sunday 21 December 2.45pm Carols and Candles
• Thursday 25 December 10.15am Christmas Day Service

The Beacon at Stephen Hill Methodist

• Sunday 21 December 3pm United Service with St Columba’s
• Wednesday 24 December 4pm Christingle Service; 11.30pm Christmas Eve Holy Communion
• Thursday 25 December 10am Christmas Day Service