Help bring light into lives of vulnerable children

Churches in Devon are calling upon their local communities to help bring light into the lives of some of the UK’s most vulnerable children this Christmas by supporting Christingle events in aid of The Children’s Society.

A number of services are being held throughout December and beyond, and everyone is welcome to join the festivities. Money raised will go towards helping the children the charity works with, including victims of sexual exploitation.

Families and communities are welcome to come and celebrate together at the festive fundraising events, which revolve around children decorating oranges with red ribbon, cocktail sticks and sweets. These, as well as a candle, highlight different parts of the Christian story.

Christingle has been taking place for 47 years and, with around one million people attending each year, it plays a huge role in supporting The Children’s Society’s vital work to help some of this country’s most vulnerable children. This year, the charity is aiming to raise £1.4 million and every penny will be crucial to its work.

Matthew Reed, Chief Executive of The Children’s Society, said: “We are thankful for the massive difference that Christingle services make to vulnerable children, year after year.

“Every child deserves a childhood filled with joy and happiness. The support from everyone attending Christingle events in Devon and all over the country will help us to fight child sexual exploitation and allow us to support even more children who have been seriously affected by it.”

To find out about local Christingles near you visit www.christingle.org

Christingles being held in Devon include services at:

Lympstone Parish Church
Date: 23 December 2015
Time: 17:00
Church Road
Lympstone
Exmouth
EX8 5JU

St Michael's Church Teignmouth
Date: 24 December 2015
Time: 16:00
7 Edens Court
Heywoods Rd
Teignmouth
TQ14 8LR