The transformation was part of the Church of England's new campaign, #FollowTheStar that aims to encourage people to attend churches over the Christmas period.
Introducing the campaign, the Archbishop of Canterbury, who led the event, said: "Christmas is going to be all kinds of things to all kinds of people. For some, it's a wonderful time - family, noise, friends and fun. For others it's isolated, for others there are arguments, it just varies widely.
"#FollowTheStar is celebrating the fact that at the centre of Christmas it is Jesus who brings joy, healing hope and love, whatever situation you are in, and inviting others to share in that love.
"Perhaps for anyone who is a Christian, you might think, this Christmas, about inviting someone to come to church with you and find out a little more about Jesus. Church and a meal would be even better!"
Thousands of services and events will be taking place in churches all over the country in the run up to Christmas.
On Friday 21st December, churches nationwide will follow Lambeth Palace's example and display stars on or outside buildings and illuminate them as part of a 'night of the stars' with special free events planned at Canterbury and Durham Cathedrals.
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