St Michael and All Angels' Advent Calendar Launches
Christmas charity appeal supporting three local causes
St Michael & All Angels, Spring by Francis Bowyer
December 7, 2025
St Michael & All Angels Church in Bedford Park has launched its Advent Calendar and Christmas Charity Appeal, continuing a tradition that has brought together art, community, and generosity for more than 20 years.
The online calendar, sponsored once again by ChiswickW4.com, opens a new door each day in December,
revealing a specially created artwork. This year, the 24 images have been painted by local artists, including a watercolour of St Michael & All Angels, Spring by Francis Bowyer, a distinguished member of the renowned Bowyer family of artists. The works will be displayed in the church throughout Advent and auctioned online after Christmas, with proceeds supporting the Appeal.
Funds raised will go to three charities chosen for this year’s Appeal:
- The Upper Room, which supports vulnerable people in west London
- Crosslight Chiswick, offering debt advice and financial education
- The McCabe Educational Trust, which helps disadvantaged communities overseas
Donations can be made directly online, and collections from the church’s Nine Lessons & Carols service and Children’s Crib Service will also contribute.
Carol singing will take place at Turnham Green tube station on Tuesday 10 December from 5.30 to 7.30pm, with volunteers raising money for the charities.
The auction of the artworks will begin once all the doors have been opened on Christmas Eve and will close at 12 noon on Sunday 11 January 2026 via the 32 Auctions site.
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