You are warmly invited to the Bredfield Candlemas Party, 1st February 2026, 3pm-4.30pm
in the church room.
Candlemas is the perfect time for young and old in the community to celebrate together.
On this day, we remember the occasion (the fortieth day after Jesus was born) when Mary and Joseph took Jesus to the Temple in Jerusalem to ‘present him’ before God (Luke 2.22-40). Sometimes it is called “The Feast of the Presentation of Christ”.
Luke’s gospel tells us that, after Mary and Joseph had done all that was necessary under the Law of Moses, two faithful people, Simeon and Anna, gave testimony as to who this child really was. Simeon said that Jesus would be ‘a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel’. So on this day, we remember that Jesus is the Light of the World – and traditionally the church blessed all the candles that would be used in church all year round.
We will be retelling the multigenerational story of Candlemas and trying some amazing Candlemas customs such as candle-rolling and crepe decorating and eating. We will also use candles, ribbon, oranges and sweets to make Christingles which symbolise Jesus as the Light of the world and make a lovely Candlemas gift to give away. We’ll end with a short time of all-age worship at 4pm, lighting some of the Christingles in church.
You can just turn up – but it would be great if you can let us know you’re coming. Ring or text Ruth from the Bredfield Lightwave Group on
07751 670678
