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  • Christmas 2025

    We’d love to invite you to our Christmas services and to explore the real meaning of Christmas with our free resources!

     

    • Christmas Events

      All our Christmassy events and services for 2025!

    • Christmas Magazine

      See our 2024 Christmas magazine! Contact us for a printed copy.

    • The Way Things Really Are

      A Christmas message from Pastor Dan Dwelly

    • Christmas Playlist

      A Spotify playlist with carols and festive songs for the Christmas season!

    • Christmas Videos

      A few great videos about the real meaning of Christmas

    • Children's Videos

      Christmas videos just for kids

    • Favourite Songs

      We asked our CCT friends for their favourite songs! What's yours?

    • The First Christmas Carol

      Do you know who sang the first ever carol?

    • Will it be a White Christmas?

      Meteorologist, Andrew, looks to the heavens for what we're all dreaming of!

    • Song Surgery: Joy to the World

      What is this well-loved carol all about?

    • Song Surgery: Mary, Did You Know?

      A beautiful song speaking about real, miraculous power

    • O Holy Night

      What we love about the UK's favourite carol

    • To Be a Degu ...

      Fun facts about degus and how they help us understand Christmas

    • Book Review: The Promise and the Light

      Fi plans to read this Christmas book with her children this year

    • Activity Sheet

      A4 Christmas activity sheet for children

    • Activity Sheet

      A4 Christmas activity sheet for children

    • Nativity Crossword

      A nativity-themed crossword and word game

    • Stained Glass Windows

      A fun craft to brighten up your windows this Christmas

    • Make an Advent Wreath

      Make an advent wreath for your table with Kat

    • Twig Trees

      Jenny's 'Twig Tree' craft is fun for all ages

    • Chocolate Truffles

      A Christmas recipe from Tina

    • Ginger Biscuits

      A Christmas recipe from Emma

    • Savoury Palmiers

      A Christmas recipe from Andie

    • Snowmen Cupcakes

      A Christmas recipe from Jenny

    • Shortbread Snowflake Biscuits

      A Christmas recipe from Julia

  • Explore Christianity

    Here are some other resources to help you explore Christianity.
    Discover how to read the Bible, and see who Jesus is and why he’s worth following! If you’re interested in learning more, join us for our services or contact our pastor, Dan.

    • 321 Course

      Discovering life according to Jesus in 321.

    • Christianity Explored

      Tough questions and real life stories about the Christian faith

    • Life That Lasts

      Life's big questions - answered!

    • Our Sermons

      Talks based on different passages in the Bible are recorded each Sunday

    • Music

      Spotify playlists with Christian worship and modern songs

    • Book Recommendations

      If you love reading, check out these books!

    • Has Science Buried God?

      Professor John Lennox at Reading University

  • Stories

    Here are some stories from people who attend ChristChurch Tilehurst.

    • Julia's Story

      "We knew death wasn't the end"

    • Neil's Story

      "The big C and me"

    • Phil's Story

      "Why I give out flip flops and lollies late at night"

    • Sarah's Story

      "Finding worth when my mind says I'm worthless"

    • Pierre's Story

      "I miss my colleagues!"

    • Pat's Story

      "Lonely, but not alone"

    • Natalie's Story

      "Staying thankful as a single mum"

    • Jenny's Story

      "Living with a chronic illness"

    • Clive & Anita's Story

      "Our 'Bess' friend"

    • Wayne's Story

      "My 6-year-old daughter brought me back to church"

    • Yannis's Story

      "A dream to work in F1"

    • Charlie's Story

      "The magnificence of maths"

    • Jenny's Story

      "Living with incurable lung cancer"

    • Lindy-Jean's Story

      "Abuse left me wary and alone"

  • Bible Reading Help

    Here are some helpful plans and tips to read the Bible. If you don’t have a Bible and would like one, get in touch and we’d be happy to send you one.

    • BibleProject

      A Bible reading plan with fantastic theme/overview videos

    • YouVersion

      A free Bible app (60 languages) with study plans and prayer prompts

    • John Piper: Bible Reading Plan

      John Piper shares his tips for studying the Bible daily

    • Ligonier Recommends ...

      A selection of Bible reading plans recommended by Ligonier Ministries

  • Extras

    Here are some extra bits you might be interested in!

    • Book Review: God's Needle (Lily Gaynor & John Butterworth)

      A British nurse serving in the remote forests of Guinea-Bissau

    • Book Review: The Air We Breathe (Glen Scrivener)

      Penny gives 5 stars to Glen's new book!

    • Easing the Fear and Frustration of Praying Out Loud

      Sarah shares some tips for praying with others when you find it hard

    • How to Share the Gospel

      Eight marks of good gospel proclamation.

    • Our Magazines

      See all our previous magazines editions

    • The Perfect Garden...?

      Jan considers the challenges of gardening and what that says about the world

    • Walking in Sulham Woods

      Sue shares her favourite three walks in Sulham Woods

    • What if we lose Pincents Hill?

      Jan would love to see Pincents Hill remain wild

    • A Beacon of Hope for the World

      What can we learn from Captain Tom Moore?

    • Garden Photos

      Jan shares some of his photography from the garden

    • Need Help?

      Struggling with debt, mental health, loneliness...? These charities can help

    • To Be a Degu ...

      Fun facts about degus and how they help us understand Christmas

    • Book Review: The Promise and the Light

      Fi plans to read this Christmas book with her children this year

    • A Walk With Penny

      Penny recommends a local walk around Hosehill Lake
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