Displaced Ukrainians living in Swindon are set to celebrate a traditional Christmas service with local singers.

A Ukrainian Christmas celebration service is taking place at the Pattern Church on Penzance Drive on Sunday, December 15, at 2pm.

The event will feature a mix of worship, prayer, carols, and Christmas readings.

Attendees can expect to hear traditional Ukrainian carols and hymns, alongside performances from a specially-formed Ukrainian choir and singers from the North Swindon and Highworth with Shrivenham Good Afternoon Choirs.

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Admission is free, with an open invitation extended to all who wish to support the Ukrainian community in Swindon and enjoy a slice of traditional Ukrainian Christmas festivities.

The event is being organised by Maryna Shpylova, a Ukrainian pastoral worker at the Pattern Church.

Maryna can be contacted for further information at hello@patternchurch.org.

The Pattern Church, where the festivities will take place, is known as a hub for community gatherings and activities, in the heart of Swindon.

The service aims to unite the local community with displaced Ukrainians, providing a moment of cultural exchange and shared celebration during the festive season.

 

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