One of London’s most beautiful and iconic buildings, Union Chapel in Islington, will be holding a whole series of special Christmas events, including Carols by Candlelight, The Mystery of Christmas, (Sunday, December 18), folk artist Cara Dillon performing Upon a Winters Night (Tuesday, December 6), and for those facing difficult challenges during the festive period, Blue Christmas (Wednesday, December 14)

Cara Dillon – Upon a Winters Night – Tuesday December 6. Doors 7.00pm

Cara Dillon possesses of one of the most celebrated folk voices to have come out of Ireland. She will be touring her annual Christmas show Upon a Winter’s Night -the overwhelming success of previous tours cementing this magical and memorable festive experience as a firm tradition for many years to come.

Cara and her band will once again capture the mystery of Christmas with a collection of songs ancient and modern providing a welcome reminder that the festive season can be about more than just commercialism. A far cry from “Jingle Bells” and “Santa Baby”, Cara will be joined by her wonderful band who weave Celtic and folksy rhythms alongside reverent and atmospheric carols while Cara holds the darkness at bay with the purity of her voice.

Tickets £28.13 – Book Here.

Blue Christmas – Wednesday December 14., Doors 6.30pm, service 7.00pm

For the first time this year, Union Chapel is offering a space for quiet reflection, prayer, and meditation. We know that while Christmas is a time of new birth, it can also be a time of anxiety and sadness. We think of loved ones who may be living away from us, or those who have died. Maybe our personal circumstances are tough, and we cannot afford to join in the excesses of the season. Or we feel the need to avoid the sentimentality and commercialism without obscuring the beautiful message which comes from faith.

The idea of Blue Christmas comes from the United States where churches have offered a quieter service sensitive to people who need time in a reflective space during this season. The beautiful Union Chapel will provide that space.

The event will include music, poetry, and meditation. The service will be led by Rev Vaughan Jones with organist Anthony Fort.

Free. No booking required. Arrive early to avoid disappointment.

Carols by Candlelight -The Mystery of Christmas. Sunday December 18th – 7.00pm

In the wonderful atmosphere of this Grade 1 listed chapel, an architectural Victorian Gothic jewel, lit entirely by candlelight, Union Chapel Church’s annual Christmas carol service tells the story of the birth of Jesus in words, poetry, and prayer. The service will include traditional carols together with well-known gospel Christmas classics. The music will be interspersed with spoken word, meditation, and prayer.

Music will be provided by the Union Chapel choir and Union Chapel voices.

The service will be led by Reverend Vaughan Jones, Minister of Union Chapel.

Free, arrive early to avoid disappointment.

https://unionchapel.org.uk/venue/whats-on/carols-by-candlelight–the-mystery-of-christmas