A CHURCH will welcome worshippers through its doors for a packed weekend to mark Christingle and Advent Sunday.

Three days of events at Waltham Abbey Church will kick off with an evening of tea, coffee, mulled wine and mince pies on Friday November 30 at 6pm.

This year's church Christmas bazaar will take place in the Town Hall, in Highbridge Street, on Saturday December 1 from 11am. 

Admission is 50p and free for children, with attractions including a Santa's grotto, face painting, crafts, tombolas, cake stall, lucky dip and a raffle.

The church will host its Christingle services on Sunday December 2 at 2pm and 4pm, with a service of music, readings and poetry for Advent Sunday at 6.30pm.