We’re thrilled to share the brand-new Leader’s Guide for Shine Your Light 2025—a refreshed and inspiring resource designed to help churches across the nation share the light and love of Jesus this Christmas. Fully updated for this year’s programme, the guide is packed with creative ideas, simple step-by-step guidance, and practical tools to make your carol service and community outreach both joyful and Spirit-led. Whether you’re leading a large team or planning something small and local, it will help you bring hope and light to those around you.

This year, we’re especially excited to partner with Shine Jesus Shine—the much-loved song that has inspired generations to worship and witness. Together, we’re joining hearts and hands in one mission: to see the light of Christ shine across every town, village, and community. With a special focus on the shepherds - those first ordinary people who heard the extraordinary news of Jesus’ birth - this programme invites us all to rediscover the wonder of that night and to carry that same message of hope into our communities today.

And best of all, the Leader’s Guide is completely free to download. With accessible carol service outlines, all-age worship ideas, and family-friendly activities, it’s never been easier to make your Christmas celebration open and engaging for everyone—from the youngest child to the oldest member of your congregation.

This year, let’s come together and shine the light of Jesus brighter than ever before.