Songs of Praise: Sharing the Joy of Christmas (BBC One Sunday 17 December 2023)

Explore the heartwarming stories of communities coming together to share the joy of Christmas in “Songs of Praise: Sharing the Joy of Christmas” on BBC One, Sunday 17 December 2023 at 1.15pm. Rev Kate Bottley and Laura Wright meet individuals making a difference in their neighborhoods.

Songs of Praise: Spreading Christmas Joy

BBC One will air Songs of Praise on Sunday, 17 December 2023 at 1.15pm. While in County Durham, Rev. Kate Bottley hears about a special partnership between a local elementary school and nursing home that is bringing Christmas cheer through a church nativity play. Rev. Kate talks to caring home residents’ families, who are overjoyed to see their loved ones participating, and headteacher Alison explains the reasoning behind the partnership.

Laura Wright meets Jenny Herrera in York. Jenny works for Acts435, a Christian charity that has created a website where churchgoers can raise money for people in need. They go over the biblical principles that form the basis of fundraising.

The episode also tells the tale of a church that experienced a revitalization of its congregation as a result of a “Christmas miracle” gift. In addition to a unique performance by the Bocelli family at St. Paul’s Cathedral, there will be hymns and carols sung by congregations all over the United Kingdom.