We love Christmas!
Here at Emmanuel, we love Christmas - when we celebrate Jesus' birth as a baby, 2,000 years ago. As Christians, we believe Jesus was born as a baby, lived on earth, was crucified and rose again, to eternal life - and now offers that eternal life to us.
We'd love it if you would join us for Christmas 2026.
Saturday 5th December: Christmas Family Fun Day
The North East's best free Christmas Family Fun Day! This features a live action Christmas trail, Santa's Grotto, inflatables, games, challenges, crafts, face painting, refreshments, family portraits, and much more. Entry and activities are free, and no registration is necessary.
We’d love you to join us Saturday 5th December between 1pm and 4pm. Transport may be available locally by request. Please get in touch. For more information, visit our Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/82LP2kiUD
Sunday 13th December: Charity Brass Band Christmas Concert
We’re delighted to be welcoming back Aycliffe and Brancepeth Brass Band for a Christmas themed-concert, with mulled wine, mince pies, Christmas music, lots of laughs and plenty of chances to sing along.
Join us at The Durham Centre from 5pm. Entry is free.
Sunday 20th December: Christmas Family Service
Fun and laughs for the whole family at our Christmas Family Service, at The Emmanuel Centre from 10.30am.
With a Christmas story and songs, its the best way to start Christmas week, and get you in the mood for the big day.
Monday 21st December: The Longest Night
Details to follow soon.
Friday 25th December: Christmas Day Service
Join us on Christmas Day to celebrate Jesus’ birth.
Join us at The Emmanuel Centre from 10am for our short, family-focused service.
Thursday 31st December: Cross Over Service
On New Years' Eve, 10pm-12.15am, you are invited to join us to celebrate the arrival of the New Year together, as we cross over from 2026 to 2027, and to rededicate our lives to Jesus as we move into the New Year.
The evening will start at 10pm with an extended time of worship (so bring your dancing shoes) and a short message, then in the first minutes of the New Year we will Break Bread together.