St John the Evangelist

Excellent singing and Christmassy feeling at this Advent carol service
23 Dec 18
Ranmoor, Sheffield, England

Mt Zion Lutheran

Friendly people, no nonsense liturgy – and a big surprise!
6 Jan 19
Peoria, Arizona, USA

St Mary's

'Twixtmas' service lacks children but has signs of grace
30 Dec 18
Ferndown, Dorset, England

Trinity Baptist

Wonderful to see a church that shines in its outreach and fellowship
23 Dec 18
New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Life in Christ

Treasuring what Mary treasured on this Christmas Eve – but without a candle!
24 Dec 18
Peoria, Arizona, USA

Christ Church

Feeling comfortable (except for a guilty conscience) at a straightforward and unaffected service
23 Dec 18
New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Eccentrics, nutters, prodigals and rogues

Three splendid specimens from Fergus Butler-Gallie's celebrated Field Guide to the English Clergy.

St James

An engaging embrace and respect for traditions of worship
16 Dec 18
Islington, London

Sankt Marienkirche (St Mary's Church)

‘We’ll be back!’ to this gem of a church, exclaimed our Mystery Worshipper
9 Dec 18
Grundhof, Germany

All Saints

Everyone had something to offer, as Jesus is our new manager now.
25 Nov 18
Upper Poppleton, Yorkshire, England
Pastor Orr dangles above his congregation in Mississippi

Lo! He comes on wires descending

Mississippi pastor drops in on his congregation to tell them about the Second Coming

St Michael and All Angels

Ghostly cut-outs in the pews, and an outbreak of conviviality that didn't include our reporter
25 Nov 18
Bedford Park, London
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