Christmas is coming....
Our sporting communities come alive with joy, generosity, and connection during this season. It’s a season that reminds us what truly matters - presence, compassion, and hope shared in ordinary places. Christmas allows us to "Shine your Light", the light of Jesus.
Once again this year, Sports Chaplaincy UK & Ireland is delighted to partner with 
"Shine Your Light" a nationwide initiative bringing churches, chaplains, and communities together to share the message of Christmas right where people are — in clubs, stadiums, gyms, and local neighbourhoods.
This year, let us encourage you to hold your Christmas Carol service in your own sporting communities, but don’t worry, you don’t need to be sporty to take part!
This simple act of light reminds us that faith isn’t confined to buildings or moments, but lived out in the everyday rhythms of sport and community. As chaplains, volunteers, and supporters, we have the opportunity to be a light, to celebrate, to comfort, and to remind people that they are seen and valued by a loving God who was willing to send his Son so we could have a relationship with him.
Whether you’re a church, chaplain, or sports club, you can get involved. Our “How to Guide” offers easy, practical steps to help you and your community take part — from small gestures to shared gatherings that shine hope in your local setting.
Together, let’s make this Christmas a moment of connection and kindness across the sporting world.
Let’s shine His light — wherever sport takes us.