What is Posada? Posada is a Spanish word that means ‘Inn’, and is also the title for a Mexican Advent celebration. In the UK a more recent tradition is to send out the figures of Mary and Joseph on an Advent journey around a parish leading up to Christmas.
The figures travel from home to home staying overnight before moving onwards in their journey.
Whilst the figures are in your home, it is an opportunity to pray, and quietly reflect on the wonder of that first Christmas, and to share God’s message and promise of love given us in the Christ-child.
Mary and Joseph receive a blessing and set off on their Advent journey at our “Worship 4 All” service at St Bartholomew’s Church on 29th November 9.30am, visiting each home in turn, returning in time for the “Crib Service” at St James’ at 24th December 4.00pm. Where the whole parish will gather together in Church to listen to the Christmas story.
Everyone who has hosted Mary and Joseph during December is invited to the service.
I hope you enjoy taking part!
