A READING church is helping residents understand the meaning behind the Christmas story.
Reading Gateway Church’s Nine Lessons and Carols service at its St Barnabas site, Elm Road, on Sunday, December 18.
Visitors will learn about the birth of Jesus through nine short Bible readings taken from Genesis, the prophetic books and the Gospels, as well as popular Christmas carols.
Festive themed refreshments will be served after the service.
The service starts at 10am.
For more information, visit: www.readinggateway.church