The Parish Church
Tours of this extraordinary building can be booked through the Parish Office, and an opportunity to see the newly refurbished Father Willis organ. During your visit, do drop in to the Corner Stone Book and Coffee Shop for a tea, coffee and a piece of cake.
The Church will have many activities taking place during the Christmas season while the Christmas Market is taking place.
Daily from 10:00am-4:00pm (Friday 30th November - 16th December)
Festival of Trees. View a host of 'dressed' Christmas trees during the duraiton of the Cirencester Christmas Market.
Saturday, 1st December
12:00 - 12:30pm: Eucharist
2:30pm - 3:30pm: Tour of the Parish Church
7:30pm - 10:00pm: Cantores Chamber Choir
Cantores Chamber Choir is one of the Cotswolds' most accomplished amateur chamber choirs, founded in 1991 by local choral enthusiasts.
Sunday, 2nd December
10:00am: Advent Sunday Eucharist, led by the Bishop of Tewkesbury
3.00pm - 4:00pm: Schools Carol Concert
6:00pm - 7:15pm: Advent Service
Monday, 3rd December
12:00pm - 12:30pm: Eucharist
2:30pm - 3:30pm: Tour of the Parish Church
Tuesday, 4th December
12:00pm - 12:30pm: Eucharist
2:30pm - 3:30pm: Tour of the Parish Church
Wednesday, 5th December
12:00pm - 12:30pm: Eucharist
2:30pm - 3:30pm: Tour of the Parish Church
Thursday, 6th December
12:00pm - 12:30pm: Eucharist
2:00pm - 3:00pm: Little Angels
2:30pm - 3:30pm: Tour of the Parish Church
Friday, 7th December
12:00pm - 12:30pm: Eucharist
Saturday, 8th December
11:00am: Shoppers Carol Service. Take time out to sing traditional Christmas Carols in the beautiful surroundings of the Parish Church.
12:00pm - 12:30pm: Eucharist
7:30pm - 10:00pm: Cirencester Choral Society. Three works by the 17th Century composer, Henry Purcell, including a concert performance of his opera 'Dido and Aeneas' with the Corinium Camerata and soloists from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Tickets from November from Visitor Information Centre, Members or www.cirencester-choral-soc.org.uk.
Sunday, 9th December
10:00am - 11:00am: St. Nicholas all age service
12:30pm-1:30pm: A Tudor Christmas. Children and families will enjoy an hour long workshop and storytelling session with Cherry Hubbard.
2:00pm-3:00pm: Cirencester Community Orchestra. Spend some time in the warmth of the Parish Church and enjoy a one-hour performance by The Cirencester Community Orchestra.
3:00pm - 4:00pm: Tour of the Parish Church
Monday, 10th December
12:00pm - 12:30pm: Eucharist
2:30pm - 3:30pm: Tour of the Parish Church
Tuesday, 11th December
12:00pm - 12:30pm: Eucharist
Wednesday, 12th December
12:00pm - 12:30pm: Eucharist
6:00pm - 8:00pm: Rendcombe College Carol Service
Thursday, 13th December
12:00pm - 12:30pm: Eucharist
2:00pm - 3:00pm: Little Angels
2:30pm - 3:30pm: Tour of the Parish Church
Friday14th December
12:00pm - 12:30pm: Eucharist
2:30pm - 3:30pm: Tour of the Parish Church
7:30pm - 9:30pm: Cirencester Silver Band 'Christmas Cracker'
Saturday, 15th December
12:00pm - 12:30pm: Eucharist
7:30pm: Charity Christmas Concert with Oriel Singers and Pam Ayres, Parish Church
Sunday, 16th December
2:30pm - 3:30pm: Tour of the Parish Church
Please take time to explore the links on the website at www.cirenparish.co.uk to see the many activities and events that go on within this historic and busy parish.
As well, a visit to the Church coffee and book shop on Dollar Street is well worth a visit - boasting the 'cheapest' coffee in Cirencester with a free biscuit and a lovely selection of homemade cakes.
Street Pastors
Cirencester Street Pastors is an initiative of Churches Together in Cirencester in association with the Ascension Trust (the national organising body of Street Pastors), local police and the local authority. It is part of a national inter-denominational church response to urban problems, with Street Pastors engaging with vulnerable people on the streets late at night and early in the mornings to listen, talk and care.
Since launching last year, the first 18 recruits now patrol the streets on Cirencester on Saturday evenings.
