CHRISTMAS
CRAWL

Imagine those last few days leading up to the excitement of Christmas Day. Wouldn’t a few peaceful moments of hush in between the frenzy of shopping lists and last-minute demands be a lovely breather?

 Join the Christmas Crawl – and drop into one or all of these city churches to get a break of serenity, and a better appreciation of what Christmas is really about.

St Peter’s on Willis St, St John’s in the City, Central Baptist Church, and Wellington Cathedral of St Paul are all dressing their churches up for Christmas, with displays, installations, activities and self-guided tours that will give you and the children a different and meaningful understanding of the Christmas story.

Each church will be open for you to spend a welcome break on Saturday 21st , Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th from 11am – 3pm.  

Click onto one of the churches above to for details about each church's particular Christmas displays and activites. 

What is Advent and Christmas?

Advent and Christmas are special times for Christians to celebrate Jesus and the gift He brought to the world.

Advent: A Time of Waiting
 Advent means “arrival” and is the four weeks before Christmas when we prepare to celebrate Jesus’ birth. Many families light Advent candles that remind us of hope, peace, joy, and love—things Jesus brought to the world.

Christmas: Celebrating Jesus’ Birth
 Christmas is when we celebrate Jesus being born in Bethlehem over 2,000 years ago. The story of Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, and the Magi reminds us of God’s gift to the world. We give presents because Jesus is the greatest gift of all.

Christmas Is for Everyone
 Jesus came to bring love and peace to everyone. Whether or not you follow Christian traditions, the message of kindness, giving, and joy is for the whole world. Christmas is all about Jesus—the best gift ever given!