4pm Sunday 22nd January
St Nicholas’, Belmont Grove.
Christingle celebrations are named after the Christingles that are lit during the ceremony. Christingles are oranges wrapped in red tape, decorated with dried fruit or sweets, with a candle on the top. During the service, each person takes a Christingle and the candles are all lit to create a warm, magical glow symbolising the light of Jesus and bringing hope to people living in darkness.
Christingles are made using oranges and a few other bits, as you choose. You light the candle at the end of a service to spread a magical glow around everyone. Each element of a Christingle has a special meaning.
Come and discover that meaning and see the the world’s largest* Christingle.
This venue acts as a centre for both church and community to meet. St Nicholas’ is very much used by local organisations and people from Bedhampton. At the heart of the life of the building is the weekly service which draws all ages from the local community.
Location: Belmont Grove, Bedhampton, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 3PU.
Whats On At
St Nicholas’
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Fun Club @ St Nicholas 9:00 am Thursday 25th April
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Coffee & Cakes @ St Nicholas 10:30 am Friday 26th April
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Morning Worship @ St Nicholas 10:30 am Sunday 28th April
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Annual Meeting @ St Nicholas 11:30 am Sunday 28th April
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Fun Club @ St Nicholas 9:00 am Thursday 2nd May
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Coffee & Cakes @ St Nicholas 10:30 am Friday 3rd May
The present building was originally part of the old naval camp based on Belmont Park. Purchased in 1950, the existing building was extended by the construction of a new hall including a Sanctuary and a stage. It was opened and dedicated in 1959 by the then Bishop of Portsmouth.