Cogges & South Leigh · 1–25 December 2026
Jesus, hope for the world
Carols, Christingles and candlelight across Cogges and South Leigh. Everyone welcome.
First up: Tuesday 1 December — CarolVan.
What's on
The Christmas programme
Seventeen services, carol nights and a Christmas cafe across two churches, a farm barn, a community hall and the streets of the parish. Every event has its own page — find yours, tap it, and come as you are.
Everything here you can simply turn up to, except Carols in the Barn, which is marked “Ticket needed”. Times can change; this page is kept in step with the church calendar.
- Tue1DecemberToday
6.30pm–8.30pm
CarolVan (Night 1)
Around the parishLocations to be announced
Carols
- Wed2DecemberToday
6.30pm–8.30pm
CarolVan (Night 2)
Around the parishLocations to be announced
Carols
- Fri4DecemberToday
6.30pm–8.30pm
CarolVan (Night 3)
Around the parishLocations to be announced
Carols
- Sun6DecemberToday
6.30pm–8pm
Nine Lessons and Carols
St James the Great, South Leigh
Carols
- Sun13DecemberToday
10am–12pm
Christmas Cafe
Madley Park Hall
All-age6.30pm–7.30pm
CarolsEvening Carol Service
St Mary's Church, Cogges
- Tue15DecemberToday
6pm–8pm
Carols
- Thu17DecemberToday
6pm–7pm
Carols
- Sun20DecemberToday
10.30am–12pm
FamiliesFamilies Carol Service
St Mary's Church, Cogges
4pm–6pm
ChristingleChristingle at South Leigh
St James the Great, South Leigh
- Thu24DecemberToday
3pm–4pm
ChristingleChristingle at Cogges
St Mary's Church, CoggesFirst of two Christingles
5pm–6pm
ChristingleChristingle at Cogges
St Mary's Church, CoggesSecond of two Christingles
7pm–8.30pm
TraditionalChristmas Eve at South Leigh
St James the Great, South Leigh
11.15pm
TraditionalMidnight Communion
St Mary's Church, Cogges
- Fri25DecemberToday
9am–9.45am
TraditionalChristmas Day at Cogges
St Mary's Church, Cogges
10.30am–12pm
All-ageChristmas Day at Cogges
St Mary's Church, Cogges
10.30am–12pm
All-ageChristmas Day at South Leigh
St James the Great, South Leigh
The people walking in darkness have seen a great light.
Find us
Two churches
Our services are in the church by the manor at Cogges and the village church at South Leigh. Tap a map to open directions, or see everything you need on the visit page.
St Mary's Church, Cogges
Church Lane, Witney, OX28 3LAThe parish church, by the manor.
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St James' Church, South Leigh
Church End, South Leigh, OX29 6USThe village church, two miles east.
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Everyone's welcome
Whether it's your first Christmas service or your fiftieth, there's a seat for you. Parking and access details are on our visit page, or ring the parish office on 01993 779613.