{"id":6141,"date":"2026-11-13T14:23:45","date_gmt":"2026-11-13T14:23:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saintolave.com\/?p=6141"},"modified":"2026-11-13T14:26:46","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T14:26:46","slug":"advent-sunday-sung-holy-communion-parish-party-decorating-the-tree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saintolave.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/13\/advent-sunday-sung-holy-communion-parish-party-decorating-the-tree\/","title":{"rendered":"Sunday 29th November 2026 – 11.00am-12.15pm – Advent Sunday Sung Holy Communion, Parish Party & Decorating the Tree"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Join us at St Olave Hart Street in the heart of the City of London as we mark Advent Sunday, the beginning of the Church year and marking the beginning of the season of preparation to celebrate the birth of Christ at Christmas.

During Holy Communion, we hear readings from the Bible, listen to thoughtful preaching, join together in prayer and share bread and wine at the altar. The service is enhanced by sublime Advent music from our choir, in the beautiful surroundings of our historic medieval church, the final resting place of many famous people including Samuel Pepys, who called it ‘our own church’.

Whether you are a regular worshipper, returning to church or visiting for the first time, you will be very welcome.

Afterwards, please stay for our Advent Parish Party, explore the church and help us to decorate our Christmas Tree!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The service lasts approximately 75 minutes, with the parish party afterwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free admission. Everyone welcome. No booking required. Register on Eventbrite if you would like an event reminder.

Join us for our services throughout Advent and Christmas. Full details are at this link:<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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