Advent & Christmas 2024
Christmas is marked by both cultural and religious events in the UK. For Christians, Christmas marks the birth of Jesus in a stable more than 2000 years ago, and what is called ‘The Incarnation’, meaning God-is-with-us i.e. God has become human and knows what it is like to live a human life full of human joys and struggles.
Advent is the season of preparation and waiting for Christmas, a time when Christians contemplate the miracle that is to come, as well as doing the active preparation for the feasting of Christmas time (mainly shopping and cooking!).
Culturally, Christmas has become a wonderful way to celebrate community and family; to decorate our homes, businesses and streets; and to bring fun and light into the darkest time of the year.
Traditional Christmas celebrations include decorating Christmas trees, eating mince pies, and pulling Christmas crackers (with a small gift and a groan-worthy joke inside). Often, people like to sing Christmas carols or attend church services - even those that don’t call themselves Christians.
The Chaplaincy team includes Chaplains of many different faiths and traditions, and we like to celebrate both the cultural and religious aspects of Christmas. This means that all students and staff at King’s are invited to join in with all of the events and activities hosted across the campuses, whether you are a Christian, have another faith, or have no faith or religion at all. So, do have a look at all of the different things that we have on offer and come along. You don’t need to book a place, unless it says otherwise below.
Whatever you are doing this festive period, we hope you have a joyful, restful and peaceful Christmas – and a very Happy New Year.
Advent & Christmas Services & Events 2024
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Tues 3 Dec
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12h00-13h00
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Christmas Card Making at Waterloo
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Outside FWB Library (Level 1 FWB)
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Tues 3 Dec
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13h00-14h00
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Carols Sing-along at Waterloo
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Outside FWB Library (Level 1 FWB)
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Tues 3 Dec
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13h00-14h00
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Christmas Card Making at Denmark Hill
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IoPPN Students Union (1st Floor)
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Weds 4 Dec
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17h30-19h30
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Advent Carols service - Booking Essential!
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College Chapel, Level 2, King's Building, Strand
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Thurs 5 Dec
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12h30-14h00
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Festive Lunch at Guy's
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Guy's Chaplaincy G2, Henriette Raphael Building
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Thurs 5 Dec
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17h30-19h00
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Advent Carols service - Booking Essential!
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College Chapel, Level 2, King's Building, Strand
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Fri 6 Dec
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17h30-19h00
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Advent Carols service - Booking Essential!
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College Chapel, Level 2, King's Building, Strand
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Tues 10 Dec
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12h00-14h00
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Festive Lunch at Denmark Hill
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Denmark Hill Chapaincy W1.19, IoPPN
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Tues 10 Dec
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12h00-14h00
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Festive Lunch at Waterloo
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Waterloo Chaplaincy 1.1, FWB
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Tues 10 Dec
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17h30-18h30
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Christmas Carols service
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College Chapel, Level 2, King's Building, Strand
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Thurs 12 Dec
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11h30-12h30
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Christmas Carols at Denmark Hill
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SGDP Atrium, Denmark Hill
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Thurs 12 Dec
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17h30-18h30
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Carols by Candlelight at Guy's
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Chapel of Thomas Guy
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Tues 17 Dec
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10h00-12h00
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Festive Brunch & Board Games at Waterloo
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Waterloo Chaplaincy 1.1, FWB
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Weds 18 Dec
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17h15-19h30
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Creative Encounters at the Southbank Centre with Stacy Makishi
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Meeting Point: Waterloo Chaplaincy 1.1, FWB
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Thurs 19 Dec
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11h00-14h00
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Treasure Hunt around London
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Meeting Point: Waterloo Chaplaincy 1.1, FWB
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Thurs 30 Jan
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17h30-18h30
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Candlemas Eucharist at Guy's
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Chapel of Thomas Guy
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