Carols with Compassion: A Virtual Carol Service in Partnership with TBN

We’re delighted to invite you to watch this free virtual carol service to celebrate our unchanging God. This beautiful carol concert features a host of talented artists and Compassion-supported children from around the world:

As well as helping us reflect on the truth of the Christmas message, this uplifting carol concert also celebrates the hope Compassion’s church partners are bringing to children living in poverty in 29 countries around the world. Visit our sponsorship page to find out more about the difference you can make by sponsoring a child to overcome poverty. 

Our Christmas carol service line-up

Carols with Compassion is a blend of great contemporary Christian music and traditional carols. The fantastic line-up includes:

• Classic Christmas carols performed by Compassion ambassadors and close friends Philippa Hanna, Noel Robinson, Graham Kendrick, the London Community Gospel Choir, Hillsong London, Lurine Cato MBE, Martin Smith and Elle Limebear.
• Carol service readings from around the world.
• Festive songs performed by Compassion-supported children and young people.
• An uplifting spoken word by Dai Woolridge.
• A message on the hope of the Christmas story brought by Richmond Wandera, Compassion graduate and now senior pastor of New Life Baptist Church, Kampala, and the Founder and Director of the Pastors Discipleship Network.

When is the carol service?

Carols with Compassion first premiered on Compassion UK’s social media channels on Sunday 6 December. Today, as well as viewing the programme on our YouTube, you can also catch a repeat of the carol service on TBN Watch or on UCB 2 on Sunday 20th December at 5pm.

If you’re a church leader, we’d also love to encourage your congregation by offering you a download of the event to share as part of a Christmas service. Please drop our churches team a line for more information about this.

Other questions you may have about Compassion’s carol service

Can I enjoy the Compassion carol service with others?

Although the official event has now passed, do enjoy the comments shared by Compassion supporters around the world on our YouTube channel.

There is no carol service near me this year, can Carols with Compassion help?

Yes, you can enjoy this carol service event by viewing the recording at the top of this page or by catching up on Compassion UK’s YouTube or on TBN Watch.

How can I spread the word about ‘Carols with Compassion’ with friends and family?

Please do share our carol service with your church leader as we can offer them a free download of the event to play as part of a Christmas service.

With thanks to Integrity Music for their support