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Services in the Langtons – Winter 2026

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January & February 2026

Welcome to the season of Epiphany – The time that marks the visit of the Wise Men or Magi to the infant Jesus.

What is Epiphany?

Epiphany is the Christian feast on January 6th (or 19th for some Orthodox) marking the manifestation of Jesus to the world, primarily celebrated as the visit of the Magi (Wise Men) to the Christ child. Epiphany also commemorates his baptism and the miracle at Cana, signifying his divinity to Gentiles. The word means “revelation,” and in secular use, it refers to a sudden, insightful realisation. Celebrations include Three Kings’ Day festivities, water blessings (Theophany), and removing Christmas decorations, symbolizing the revelation of Christ’s glory. Generally, it occurs on the Twelfth Day – 6th January.

The Three Kings

Although we often think of three kings, their number isn’t actually mentioned in the Gospel accounts. They are described as ‘wise men’; astronomers and astrologers ‘from the East’. Again, we don’t know from where exactly. They had noticed a phenomenon in the night sky – an unusually bright star, which they interpreted as the sign of a newborn king of the Jews. These men felt compelled to travel many miles (possibly on the Silk Roads) to find this child so they could present gifts to honour his status and significance. They brought three special and expensive gifts, gold, frankincense and myrrh – all marking the baby’s status, in life and eventually, in death.

Worship rota for January / February

Our services for this period of Christmas, which lasts until Candlemass at the start of February – The rota is shown below, or download here.

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Worship rota for January-Feb2026Download

Key: H.C. – Holy Communion AAW – All Age Worship

JANUARY

11th      Church Langton          H.C. 11:00am                          Martin Hathaway

18th      Tur Langton                AAW 11:00am                    Maxine Johnson

25th      Church Langton           H.C. 11:00am                          Martin Hathaway

FEBRUARY

1st        Thorpe Langton          Candlemass H.C. 6.00pm        Martin Hathaway

8th        Church Langton          H.C. 11:00am                          Martin Hathaway

15th      Tur Langton                 H.C. 11:00am                          Martin Hathaway

22nd     Church Langton          H.C. 11:00am                          Martin Hathaway

Winter view of St Peter's Church Langton. The building is silhouetted against the setting sun, with a snow lined ploughed field in the foreground. The furrows lead to the church in a single point perspective
Winter sunset, St Peter’s Church – Photo by Peter Thompson

Launde Deanery Minster Community Worship is found here for services in villages across our area.

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We look forward to welcoming you.

Services in the Langtons – Winter 2025/2026

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December, 2025, January & February 2026

Welcome to the season of Advent – A quiet and contemplative time of year, where the nights draw in and we prepare for the joy of Christmas.

What is Advent?

Historically, the season of Advent is similar to the season of Lent, a time of restraint, contemplation, fasting and prayer. Both seasons fit with a time of reduced food production for those of us growing food naturally. Therefore, a good time to ‘slim down’ and conserve energy before the celebrations to come. Advent has four Sundays, leading up to Christmas, where we continue to pray for peace, sing our favourite hymns which look to the coming of the Christ-child and Messiah. It is a very beautiful time in nature, and spiritually.

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Key: H.C. – Holy Communion AAW – All Age Worship

DECEMBER

7th        Thorpe Langton            Carol service 5.00pm              Martin Hathaway

10th      CL Primary School       Carols in the Church, 6pm        

14th      Church Langton            H.C. 10.30am                         Martin Hathaway

16th      Church Langton          Carols  7.00                             Martin Hathaway

21st      Tur Langton                  Carols. 4.30pm                       Martin Hathaway

24th Tur Langton Family Nativity 4.30pm Revd Crystal McAllister

24th      Tur Langton                  H.C. 11.00pm                          Martin Hathaway

25th      Thorpe Langton           AAW 10.30am                         Maxine Johnson

28th      Tilton on the Hill          Deanery Service 11.00am

  • 7th Dec Thorpe Langton – Drinks and Nibbles from 4pm
  • 24th Dec Tur Langton – Family Nativity – For children taking part, please arrive at 4pm to dress up

JANUARY

11th      Church Langton          H.C. 11:00am                          Martin Hathaway

18th      Tur Langton                AAW 11:00am                    Maxine Johnson

25th      Church Langton           H.C. 11:00am                          Martin Hathaway

FEBRUARY

1st        Thorpe Langton          Candlemass H.C. 6.00pm        Martin Hathaway

8th        Church Langton          H.C. 11:00am                          Martin Hathaway

15th      Tur Langton                 H.C. 11:00am                          Martin Hathaway

22nd     Church Langton          H.C. 11:00am                          Martin Hathaway

Winter hedgerow, mixed media image, Maxine Dodd
Winter Hedgerow -Maxine Dodd

Launde Deanery Minster Community Worship is found here for services in villages across our area.

Click here for Services and to join on Zoom if you aren’t able to come in person.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Services in the Langtons – Winter 2025/2026

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November, December,2025, January & February 2026

Welcome to the season of Remembrance and Advent – A quiet and contemplative time of year, where the nights draw in and we prepare for the joy of Christmas. November is the time of reflection on people we mourn, beginning with All Souls and All Saints day, followed by Remembrance Sunday, where we remember everyone who served in world conflicts and continue to pray for peace.

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Key: H.C. – Holy Communion AAW – All Age Worship

NOVEMBER

2nd Thorpe Langton            H.C. 6.00pm                             Martin Hathaway

9th        Church Langton           10.30am Remembrance          Martin Hataway

16th      Tur Langton                 AAW 10.30am                          Maxine Johnson

23rd      Church Langton           H.C. 10.30am                           Martin Hathaway

30th      Skeffington                   Deanery Service 11.00am

DECEMBER

7th        Thorpe Langton            Carol service 5.00pm              Martin Hathaway

10th      CL Primary School       Carols in the Church              

14th      Church Langton            H.C. 10.30am                          Martin Hathaway

16th      Church Langton          Carols  7.00                             Martin Hathaway

21st      Tur Langton                  Carols. 4.30pm                         Martin Hathaway

24th      Tur Langton                  H.C. 11.00pm                          Martin Hathaway

25th      Thorpe Langton           AAW 10.30am                         Maxine Johnson

28th      Tilton on the Hill          Deanery Service 11.00am

JANUARY

11th      Church Langton          H.C. 10.30am                          Martin Hathaway

18th      Tur Langton                AAW 10.30am                         Maxine Johnson

25th      Church Langton           H.C. 10.30am                          Martin Hathaway

FEBRUARY

1st        Thorpe Langton          Candlemass H.C. 6.00pm        Martin Hathaway

8th        Church Langton          H.C. 10.30am                          Martin Hathaway

15th      Tur Langton                 H.C. 10.30am                          Martin Hathaway

22nd     Church Langton          H.C. 10.30am                          Martin Hathaway

'For the Fallen' detail of painting by Maxine Dodd artist, showing a row of soldiers in silhouette, walking from left to right against a stormy sky with poppies at their feet.
‘For the Fallen’ by Maxine Dodd, artist – Detail

Launde Deanery Minster Community Worship is found here for services in villages across our area.

Click here for Services and to join on Zoom if you aren’t able to come in person.

We look forward to welcoming you.