What's on
From family support, fitness classes and learning to art exhibitions, festivals and talks, our activities are wide and far reaching.
Experience a traditional carol service for all ages at the beautifully renovated St John’s Church, whilst helping us reach our target to raise £1,500 for two outstanding local community projects this Christmas.
Singers from St John’s Church Choir, Coin Street Community Choir and Take Note Chamber Choir are coming together to perform Christmas favourites and special choral pieces. Why not get in the festive spirit and join in on a carol or two? Stick around to enjoy stalls, mince pies and mulled wine after the service.
This year, St John’s has teamed up with Coin Street to raise funds for Room For You and Coin Street community singing group – two brilliant projects that support and bring together local people in Waterloo and North Southwark.
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How can you support the projects?
Make a donation, big or small, when booking your tickets. Where admission is free, we suggest a donation of £10 per adult. Please give what you can. Spread the word. Tell friends, family, and colleagues about the event, so they can book, donate, and enjoy festivities too!
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Room For You
Room For You at St John’s aims to reduce isolation and support people through English language classes, art and creativity, counselling, advice and sharing food together.
Coin Street community singing group
Singers of all ages and abilities are welcomed on Thursday evenings, where they get advice on vocalisation, as well as having fun performing together, lifting spirits, and improving mental health and wellbeing.
Questions & answers
Q: How much are the tickets?
A: Admission is free. We suggest a donation of £10 per adult, which you can make when booking your tickets. There will be other opportunities to donate during the event. Please give generously.
Q: Where will my donation go?
A: All proceeds raised from the Christmas Carols by Candlelight service will be split between Coin Street Centre Trust and St John’s Waterloo, and fund two community projects – Room For You and Coin Street community singing group.
Q: Do I have to be a Christian or a member of the St John’s Church congregation?
A: No, you do not have to be Christian or to attend a church to enjoy Christmas Carols by Candlelight. This is a traditional service, and everyone is welcome.
Q: Can I attend with my child/children?
A: The service is family friendly, and we welcome children of all ages. Please include children when booking tickets. There is space to park prams and buggies, as well as baby changing facilities. We encourage children to sing along to the carols!
Q: Is the building accessible?
A: The ground floor of St John’s Waterloo, where the service is held, is wheelchair accessible. There is a gentle ramp from the side of the building to the entrance. Stewards will be on hand if you require assistance. Please note the seating in the gallery can only be accessed by a staircase.
Q: What refreshments are available?
A: Please join us for mulled wine, mince pies and other refreshments, at the end of the service.
Q: Who is involved in the Christmas Carols by Candlelight?
A: St John’s Waterloo and Coin Street:
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St John the Evangelist, the church by the roundabout at Waterloo, is an inclusive church. Through our charity, The Bridge at Waterloo, we provide therapy, counselling, creative activities, employment and resilience training for homeless people, young people, and other local people for whom life’s challenges are now even more acute.
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Coin Street’s mission is to create and support a resilient, adaptable neighbourhood, of people and places, where everyone’s diverse needs are met. Our community programmes and activities bring people together, nurturing resilience, and improving quality of life.
Contact details
If you have a question about the Christmas Carols by Candlelight service, please email Leila at fundraising@coinstreet.org.
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