Just like Santa Claus, we’re making our lists and checking them twice as we get together everything we need for this year’s Trinity Kingfisher Christmas Services. In total, nine groups from Kingfisher School will join us to enjoy a sensory Nativity story.

Two groups of pupils will visit Trinity Church, where they’ll take part in short, interactive services featuring props such as a donkey puppet, chamomile-scented hay, and gold stars. Each child will get a small resource pack and a song sheet to use during the service and to take home, helping them retell the story in their own way.

The remaining seven groups will take part in in-school services led by TrinityLearning volunteers and staff. To make sure every child can fully take part, we provide a range of large, sensory-friendly resources such as fleece blankets and giant feathers, ideal for children with limited manual dexterity. This enables us to adapt each service so every group can meaningfully engage with the Christmas story.

The Kingfisher School services mark the beginning of an exceptionally busy fortnight at Trinity Church, with eight performances to follow, including Carol Concerts, Nativity Plays, and a St Nicolas celebration. Many of these events are supported by TrinityLearning alongside volunteers who come from many different local church communities.