Stella Maris (Apostleship of the Sea) Carol Services

Christmas shoeboxes on the Medway

Christmas can be an especially lonely time for seafarers around the world. While most people on the land have a chance to spend some time celebrating with family and friends, for those at sea, Christmas is just another working day. Crews on large container ships are often away from home for up to a year at a time, separated from their families and loved ones. Stella Maris (Apostleship of the Sea) is the leading charity which provides practical and pastoral care to all seafarers, regardless of their faith or nationality. Stella Maris port chaplains and volunteers work in 334 ports in 59 countries. At Christmas time they make sure that all crews in port receive extra treats and presents and have a chance to attend Mass if they wish.

Across the UK there will be carol services to support the work of Stella Maris. Visit ICN listings for dates or see below for more information:

Sunday 8th December 2019 2pm
Glasgow: Stella Maris (Apostleship of the Sea) Carol Service
Glasgow University Chaplaincy, University Ave, Glasgow G12 8QQ
All invited to come along. RSVP: Euan McArthur
Email: euan@apostleshipofthesea.org.uk
Phone: 077 2009 3155

Monday 9th December 2019 7pm
Southampton: Stella Maris (Apostleship of the Sea) Carol Service
Ocean Terminal, Southampton Port Dock Gate 4.
All invited to come along. RSVP: Fr John Lavers
Email: john.lavers@stellamarismail.org
Phone: 07720 093 156

Wednesday 11th December 2019 7pm
South Shields: Stella Maris (Apostleship of the Sea) Carol Service
St Bede's Church, 10 Westoe Rd, NE33 4LZ
All invited to come along. RSVP: Jonathan Heard
Email: jonathanheard@apostleshipofthesea.org.uk
Phone: 02079 011 936

Thursday 12th December 2019 7pm
London: Stella Maris (Apostleship of the Sea) Carol Service
The Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, 10 Warwick Street, W1B 5LZ
All invited to come along. RSVP: Roland Hayes
Email: roland@apostleshipofthesea.org.uk
Phone: 02079 011 931