Join us at Kerith Isle of Wight!
From carols to lunches, to reflective and lively moments - there’s something for everyone on the island this Christmas!
Sunday 20th December | From 4pm | Carisbrooke Castle
Join us for a festive afternoon filled with Christmas cheer, seasonal treats and traditional carols in a beautiful historic setting. This very popular event fills up quickly so booking is essential, and book early to avoid disappointment..
From 4pm: Enjoy entry to the castle, including hot chocolate, a fire pit and a nativity trail.
5pm–6pm: Gather in the Courtyard for a special hour of Christmas carols and a short message.
Saturday 5th December | 4:30pm–6:30pm | Gunville Methodist Church
Join us for a free Community Christmas Party filled with festive fun, delicious food and plenty of Christmas cheer!
Enjoy a tasty chilli dinner, games and carols, all while sitting around tables and spending time with friends old and new. Whether you're coming along with friends or hoping to meet some new faces, everyone is welcome!
Sunday 13th December | 10:30am–11:30am | Gunville Methodist Church
Join us for a special festive gathering as we come together to celebrate the joy, hope and wonder of the Christmas season. Everyone is welcome, and we look forward to sharing this special time with you.
Tuesday 15th December | 10am-11:30am | Gunville Methodist Church
Celebrate the joy of Christmas with The Ark Toddler Group! Join us for a festive morning of fun, friendship and Christmas cheer, bringing little ones and their parents and carers together to enjoy the season in a warm and welcoming environment.
Friday 25th December | 10am-11am | Gunville Methodist Church
Celebrate Christmas Day with us! Join us as we come together to celebrate the birth of Jesus and share in the joy, hope and wonder of Christmas. Everyone is welcome to be part of this special Christmas morning gathering.
Christmas is a time for generosity, connection and looking out for one another. This year, we’re supporting the Isle of Wight Foodbank through our Christmas events, helping them continue their important work.
We’d love you to take part in Revive’s Advent Calendar: 24 Days to Make a Difference. Each day offers a simple way to make a difference in your community – from donating to a local foodbank to sharing a kind word, inviting someone for a cuppa or taking a moment to pray. You can purchase a physical calendar, with all net proceeds going towards the work of Kerith Revive ministries, or take part for free using the online version. However you choose to join in, every action counts!
One of our Advent challenges will shine a light on the Isle of Wight Foodbank, a local charity helping individuals and families facing food poverty. You’ll have the opportunity to support their work and help make a difference right here in our community.
Everyone has something to give. A tin of food, a helping hand, a kind word or five minutes of your time. Making a difference doesn’t have to cost a thing.
This Christmas, let’s make generosity a habit and spread hope beyond the festive season.
Sunday 6th: Regular 10:30am meeting.
Sunday 13th: 10:30am Christmas Together Meeting
Sunday 20th: No 10:30am meeting, come to Carols at the Castle from 4pm instead (booking is essential).
Sunday 27th: No 10:30am meeting
2027: 10:30am meetings will resume on Sunday 3rd January.
FAQs
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Gunville Methodist Church, Gunville Road, PO30 5LS
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Parking for visitors, young families and those with accessibility needs is the Gunville Church car park, otherwise, please use the road or park up the road at Home Bargains (no parking restrictions are currently in place - use the rear section of their car park)
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If you’d like to help make any of these events happen, please contact iow@kerith.church
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The entire event is free! That includes the food and drink.
However, there we will be selling confectionery and raising money for Foodbank, so you may want to bring some cash along for that.
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In short, yes! We ask people to book into the Carols at the Castle to give us an idea of the expected numbers at the event. But, if you have not booked in, you are still welcome to come. Each of our venues has a capacity and once we are at capacity we will stop allowing bookings for that event, and make it known via the Kerith website that it is sold out. You do not need to bring your e-ticket/confirmation with you on the night. However, we do advise to only book into the event if you know that you will be attending.
There is no need to book in to attend any of our other Christmas events. Just turn up! -
We have a Kerith Community Church in Bracknell, Windsor, and Farnborough. All of our sites will be hosting Christmas events throughout December. If you’d like to find out more, click here.
We also post weekly content on our Kerith Community Church YouTube channel.
Our Christmas 2026 playlist
These peaceful songs invite us to slow down, reflect on the simplicity of God’s love, and rediscover the wonder of Jesus coming into the world. They remind us that the greatest gift of Christmas is found in the humble simplicity of a love that came close to us.