Light Party Stories 2026
We’ve loved hearing about the Light Parties running across the diocese over the past few weeks, bringing together families and communities and sharing the light and hope of Jesus! Here are a few highlights:
Clifton Parish welcomed families to its Light Night Fun event on Saturday 31 October, creating a warm and joyful atmosphere in the church garden at Holy Trinity with St Francis!
Children enjoyed free crafts and activities, hot dogs and drinks, and received one of 250 goody bags, each containing a glowstick with the message ‘Jesus is the light of the world’.
The Parish of Ollerton with Boughton welcomed over 200 people into a light trail in the Community Garden at St Paulinus Church in New Ollerton on Saturday 31st of October.
The trail told the story of how God created light out of darkness and restores his light in us even though we’ve turned away.
St Luke’s Church and Connect Gamston brought the community together for a fun-filled evening of glowing activities at their ‘Let It Glow’ events on Saturday 31 October.
The celebrations began at Pierrepont Gamston Primary School, where children enjoyed glow-in-the-dark crafts, remote-controlled cars, food and activities, before the fun continued at St Luke’s Church with a glow-in-the-dark golf experience.
Both events were free to attend, offering a warm and welcoming space for families to enjoy an evening of fun, with drinks, cake and plenty of glowing excitement along the way.
St Michael and All Angels Bramcote
St Michael and All Angels had their first Light Party this year and were really pleased to welcome 27 children, 15 volunteers and numerous parents and carers over 2 parties.
Vicky Smith, Children & Youth Pastor, shared:
“We had great fun apple bobbing and doughnut swinging, alongside ‘Jesus is the Light of the World’ crafts. It was a real privilege to offer this event to our local community and share God’s love with them. Each child went home with a goodie bag with an invitation to join us again, as well as sweets of course!”
St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Mansfield
St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Mansfield, welcomed families to its Halloween Glow Party, with sweets, crafts, games and hotdogs, sharing the message that Jesus is the light!
We’re so thankful for these wonderful opportunities for parishes to share God’s love and bring the community together.
Has your church run a community event recently? We’d love to hear about it!