Peace Light Services and Collection

Collected from the Holy Land - 2025 Details to follow  Austrian Peace Light International Distribution Service - 2025.. Sat 6th Dec 2025 - The New Cathedral or The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Linz. Further details to follow as made available Collection by UK Contingent - 2025 Sat 6th Dec 2025 - The International Peace Light Service, Linz. UK Peace Light distribution across UK begins - 2025 Tue 9th Dec 2025, Peace Light collected from Gilwell Park,

Distribution Help Needed Across UK, if you can help please contact UK Organisers - link at foot of page

Austria

Sat 6th Dec 2025 - The International Peace Light Service, The New Cathedral or The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Linz.

England

South East

Thu 11th Dec -Peace Light taken to Brownsea Island

Thu 11th Dec -Peace Light Peace Light collected from Gilwell Park and taken to Surrey for local distribution

Sat 13th Dec - Peace Light collected from Gilwell, to be taken to Reading, Berkshire for local distribution

From Sat 13th Dec - Peace Light can be collected from 89th Reading Scout Group(Milestone Wood)

Tue 16th Dec - Peace Light taken to Magor Services, M4 Caldicot, Wales for distribution

Wed 17th Dec - Peace Light presented to St Barnabas Church, Emmer Green, Reading, Berks by members of 89th Reading Scout Group(Milestone Wood)

Thu 18th Dec - Peace Light presented to Bentley Copse, Hound House Road, Shere, Guilford, Surrey

Sat 20th Dec 6.00-8.00pm - Come to St Paul's United Reformed Church, Croham Rd, South Croydon and experience a peaceful evening at St. Paul’s. The 7th/12th Croydon Scouts will present the Bethlehem Peace Light, and everyone is invited to collect the flame to take home

Sun 21st Dec - Peace Light presented to Guildford Cathedral, Guildford, Surrey

Sun 21st Dec pm- Peace Light presented to st Peters Church, Caversham, Reading, Berks.

Further details to follow as become available

South West

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Further details to follow as become available

London

Thu 11th Dec - Peace Light collected from Gilwell, to be taken to St Matthews Church, High St, Yiewsley, Middlesex

Christmas Eve 24th Dec - Peace Light presented to St Matthews Church, Yiewsley, as part of their Crib and Christingle Service.

Christmas Day 25th Dec - Following the above service, the Peace Light will remain burning and will be available for Morning Service at St Matthews Church, Yiewsley, and will be available for anyone to collect.

Thu 11th Dec - Peace Light collected from Gilwell, to be taken to St Matthews Church, High St, Yiewsley, Middlesex

During the past week the Peace Light has been presented to various locations across Anerley and Birkbeck including - James Dixon Primary School, Landcharm, and Beckenham Crematorium.

During the past week the Peace Light has been presented to various locations across Anerley and Birkbeck including - on Elmers End Rd, Best-One, Boyden Tiles, Halford, The Hair Dressers, MegaCafe, KandK Nail Spa, Cutting Point and Londis.

During the past week the Peace Light has been presented to various locations across Anerley and Birkbeck including - LHPS Ltd, Robin Hood Surgery, Jan Solicitors and United Pharmacy.

Further details to follow as become available

Home Counties

Mon 8th Dec - Peace Light to be taken to Gilwall Park for local distribution/collection. The Light is available at the Outdoor Chapel in a lantern under the altar.

Tue 9th Dec - Peace Light collected from Gilwell, to be taken to Luton, Beds and Crosby, Merseyside

Tue 9th Dec - Peace Light taken to Luton, Beds for local distribution and Churches

Wed 10th Dec - Peace Light collected collected at Gilwell Park, and taken back to Lincoln, Lincs and Mansfield Woodhouse, Notts for their services and distribution

Mon 15th Dec - Luton Scouts Bethlehem Peace Light Service, Peace Light collected to be taken to Irthingborough, Soham and Ely

Tue 16th Dec 7.30pm - Luton Scouts Bethlehem Peace Light Service, All Saints Church, Shaftsbury Rd, Luton, Beds

Further details to follow as become available

Midlands

Wed 10th Dec - Peace Light collected at Newark, and taken back to Trinity Methodist Church, Mansfield Woodhouse, Notts for their services and local distribution

Thu 11th Dec - Peace Light collected collected at Mansfield Woodhouse, and taken back to Drum Hill Campsite and Derbys for their services and local distribution. Collect from camp site office

Sat 13th Dec 3.30pm - Peace Light Reception Service atcollected at Trinity Methodist Church, Mansfield Woodhouse, Notts

Wed 10th Dec - Peace Light shared with Edwinstowe Spinal Health, Edwinstowe, North Nottinhamshire

Tue 16th Dec 9.00am - Peace Light shared at Morning Assembly at Weston On Trent Primary School, Derbyshire

Tue 16th Dec 2.30pm - Peace Light shared at the Tea Service, Melbourne Methodist Church, Derbyshire

Tue 16th Dec - Peace Light shared with the Mansfield and District Male Voice Choir

Fri 19th Dec - Peace Light collected Drum Hill Campsite to be taken to St Lukes Church, Parliament Street, Derby

Fri 19th Dec 7:00pm - Peace Light collected by a contingent of Polish Boy Scouts an Girl Scouts from Mansfield Woodhouse, to be taken to their Sheffield Scout Group

Sun 21st Dec 10.30am - Peace Light shared the Morning Service, New Sawley Methodist Church, Long Eaton, Derbyshire

Sun 21st Dec Noon till 4.00pm - Peace Light Ceremony, Derby South Scout District, The Hub, Derby Derbyshire. Opportunities to collect the Peace Light before and after the event.

Sun 21st Dec 4.15pm - Carol Service inc Peace Light at Trinity Methodist Church, Mansfield Woodhouse, Notts, the Peace Light will be available for collection during the Service

Sun 21st Dec - Peace Light presented to Rev Andy Fyall, Chairman of the Nottingham and Derby District Methodist Church at Trinity Methodist Church, Mansfield Woodhouse, Notts.

Sun 21st Dec - Peace Light presented to Ompton Methodist Church, Ompton, Notts, to be be included in their Carol Service.

Christmas Eve 3.00pm - Peace Light inc at the Family Crib and Carol Service at St Lukes Church, Parliament Street, Derby

Further details to follow as become available

East

Wed 10th Dec - Peace Light will burn throughout the festive season at Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln

Wed 10th Dec - Peace Light South Witham, Lincs for their services and local distribution

Mon 15th Dec - Peace Light carried during Stow Minster and St Ediths Peace Walk and Carol Service, Stow and Coates, Lincolnshire

Tue 16th Dec - Peace Light to be taken to St Peters Church, Irthingborough, Wellingborough, Northants

Tues 16th Dec - Peace Light distribution run along the A1 Lincoln - Catterick, planning distribution points at Services

Tue 16th Dec - Peace Light to be taken to St Andrews Church, Soham, Cambridgeshire

Wed 17th Dec - Peace Light to be taken to Ely Cathedral, Ely, Cambridgeshire

Wed 17th Dec - Peace Light to be taken to District Carol Service, St Guthlac Church, Church St, Market Deeping, Lincs

Thu 18th Dec - Peace Light at Carol Campfire, 10th Lincoln (1st Waddington) Scout Group, St Michaels Church, Waddington, Lincolnshire

Thu 18th Dec - Peace Light passed to Nettleham Junior School, Lincoln, on behalf of 1st Waddington Scout Group, recieved by a member of 4th Lincoln Scout Group

Thu 18th Dec - Peace Light delivered to St Leonards Hospice, Tadcaster Rd, York

Thu 18th Dec - York Scouts and Guides Candlelit Carol Service inc "The Peace Light", Holy Trinity Church, Mickle Gate, York. Peace Babies shared by everybody.

Sat 20th Dec - Peace Light to be taken to Stamford, Lincs by members of Lincolnshire Scouts and Guides

Sun 21st Dec - Peace Light distribution service, the Light will be shared with other Methodist Churches in the area.

Sun 21st Dec - Peace Light passed to Ketton Methodist Church, Stamford, Lincs

Sun 21st Dec - Peace Light passed to Uppingham Methodist Church, Rutland

Sun 21st Dec - Peace Light passed to Oakham Methodist Church, Rutland

Further details to follow as become available

North East

Tue 16th Dec 10.00am approx - Peace Light distribution at Hatfield Services, Jn5 M18/M180, Doncaster, Sth Yorkshire

Tue 16th Dec 10.00am approx - Peace Light collected and taken to Hatfield Church, Hatfield, Doncaster, Sth Yorkshire

Tue 16th Dec 10.50am approx - Peace Light distribution at Ferrybridge Services, Jn33 M62/A1M, Ferrybridge, Knottingley Yorkshire

Tue 16th Dec Midday approx - Peace Light distribution at Wetherby Services, Jn46 A1M, Kirk Deighton, Wetherby, Yorkshire

Tue 16th Dec Midday approx - Peace Light collected at Wetherby Services by representatives of Knaresbourgh Scouts, for local distribution around Knaresbourgh, Yorkshire

Tue 16th Dec - Peace Light installed at The Lady Chapel, St Marys Church, Knaresborough, Yorkshire

Tue 16th Dec - Peace Light installed at Gracious Street Methodist Church, Knaresborough, Yorkshire

Tue 16th Dec - Peace Light installed at the United Reform Church, Gracious Street, Knaresborough, Yorkshire

Tue 16th Dec - Peace Light installed at the Anglican church in Knaresborough, be used at their Blue Christmas Service, Knaresborough, Yorkshire

Tue 16th Dec Midday approx - Peace Light collected at Wetherby Services by representatives of Middlesborough Scouts, for local distribution around Middlesborough and Nth Yorkshire

Tue 16th Dec 11.45am approx - Peace Light collected at Wetherby Services by representatives of York Scouts, for local distribution around York

Tue 16th Dec 7.30pm approx - York Ebor District Scouts Carol Service, Holy Trinity Church, Goodramgate, York. Attended by members of the Scout and Guide Associations

Tue 16th Dec 11.45am approx - Peace Light collected at Wetherby Services by representatives of BSA Scouts based at RAF Menwith Hill, Harrogate, Yorks

Tue 16th Dec 3.00pm approx - Peace Light distribution at Catterick Garrison and Richmond, Nth Yorkshire

Thu 18th Dec - Peace Light delivered to St Leonards Hospice, Tadcaster Rd, York

Thu 18th Dec - York Scouts and Guides Candlelit Carol Service inc "The Peace Light", Holy Trinity Church, Mickle Gate, York. Peace Babies shared by everybody.

Sat 20th Dec - Peace Light shared at Scotch Corner, to be taken on to Queensferry, Edinburgh, Scotland

During the past week - Peace Light shared with St Lawrence Church, Hatfield, Doncaster, Yorks

During the past week - Peace Light shared with Hatfield CofE School morning assembly, Hatfield, Doncaster, Yorks

During the past week - Peace Light shared with Rossington CofE School morning assembly, Doncaster, Yorks

Sun 21st Dec Evening- Peace Light taken to Wednesdale and Northallerton Churches, Yorks

Sun 21st Dec 12.30pm - Peace Light taken to St Maries Cathedral, Sheffield, Yorks by members of the Sheffield Polish Scouts

Sun 21st Dec 7.00- Peace Light taken to Lokalna Polska Misja Katolicka Sheffield - The Polish Church, Sheffield, Yorks by members of the Sheffield Polish Scouts

Christmas Eve 24th Dec 4.00pm - Peace Light taken to St Peters Church, Addlingham, Nr Ilkley for their Crib and Christingle Service

Christmas Day 25th Dec - Peace Light will be at Bradley, Nr Skipton for Morning Service and will be available for anyone to collect.

Further details to follow as become available

North West

Tue 9th Dec - Peace Light collected from Gilwell Park to the taken to Crosby, Merseyside for local distributions

Weds 10th Dec 6.30pm - Peace Light Service at St William of York RC Church, Edge Lane, Thornton, Liverpool.

Tue 16th - Peace Light shared with St Benets RC Church, Netherton Green, Liverpool at their Carol Service

Tue 16th - Peace Light collected from St Benets RC Church, at the end of the Carol Service, by a delegation of Scouts and Guides from the Isle of Man

Further details to follow as become available

Wales

Tue 16th Dec - Peace Light taken to Magor Services, M4 Caldicot, Wales for distribution

Tue 16th Dec - Peace Light collected at Magor Services, M4 Caldicot, by Monmouthshire District Scouts for local distribution

Tue 16th Dec - Peace Light collected at Magor Services, M4 Caldicot, by Swansea District Scouts for local distribution

Thu 18th Dec - 4th Lliw Valley Scouts Peace Light Service, St Michaels Church, Pontarddulias, Swansea

Thu 18th Dec - Peace Light Service, St Michaels Church, Pontarddulias, Light shared with members of Carmarthen Guides

Thu 18th Dec - "Bethlehem to Bethlehem" - Peace Light taken "Bethlehem", a tiny farming village in the county of Carmarthenshire, Wales

Further details to follow as become available

Scotland

Sat 20th Dec - Peace Light collected at Scotch Corner to be taken to Queensferry, Edinburgh for local distribution

Sun 21st Dec - Peace Light taken to St Kilsyth Methodist Church, Church Street, Kilsyth, Glasgow. The service being led by young children telling the Nativity story

Sun 21st Dec - Peace Light taken to Lenzie Union Parish Church, Kirkintilloch Road, Lenzie, Glasgow