Candlemas 2026

Service at St James’ Church, Benwell (NE15 6RS)

11.15am - Sunday 1 February

Lasting about 1 hour

Each year, we invite everyone baptised in our churches — along with their families and godparents — to come together for this special service.

If you still have your baptism candle, please bring it to light during the service (if not, don’t worry — we’ll have candles ready!).

Candlemas marks the time Jesus’ parents brought him to the Temple as a baby to give thanks to God. Traditionally, this occasion was when all the candles were blessed for use in church for the coming year. It is a celebration of light, new beginnings, and being part of God’s family.

P.S. If you have photos from baptisms in our churches — old or new — we’d love to see and share them.