Forthcoming Events

See the Church Calendar for information about services and events. Below is further information about some of these events and information about other events that we have been asked to publicise.

SUNDAY WORSHIP

SUNDAY 12 OCTOBER
No service at 8am

10am Parish Communion, in Church (booklets in church)
Our 10am service is followed by Tea/Coffee in the Windhill Churches Centre - all welcome

SUNDAY 19 OCTOBER

8am Holy Communion, in Church (booklets in church)
10am Service of the Word, in Church and via Zoom (Order of Service available here).
Please note that you will need to print your own order of service if you are coming to church.
Our 10am service is followed by Tea/Coffee in the Windhill Churches Centre - all welcome

Zoom

When you are signed in you can ‘Join a Meeting’ (See newsletter for ID and Passcode).
Alternatively you can phone in (Call 0131 460 1196 then follow instructions, entering Meeting ID and Meeting Passcode, followed by hash (#), as instructed).

Whether or not you might like to do this, let’s be aware of the prayerful communion in God’s Spirit that we all share, wherever we are, whether or not we are able to see one another.
I mention you always in my prayers, asking that somehow by God’s will, I may succeed in coming to you. For I long to see you, that I may impart some spiritual gift to strengthen you, that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith. Romans 1.9-11.

We’re delighted to share a short session for children and young people during our Sunday 10am service, EVERY WEEK!

We invite them, with their adults, to come into the Lady Chapel during the sermon and prayers, and share in a short Godly Play (a visual storytelling of scriptures, with wondering questions to share together). There's a new breakout session for older children at the same time, same place now too, on the Second and Fourth Sunday of every month!

Individual personal prayer, early morning to mid afternoon each day

The church is generally open from early morning to mid afternoon every day. Please do publicise this amongst those you know: there must be many people who would value an opportunity to spend some comforting time in prayer, peace and reflection in these times. May our church’s light shine in the darkness.

Funeral of Eunice Crane, Friday 10th October, 9:45am
Muriel and family would like to invite to the funeral all who knew Eunice, our sister-in-Christ.

Prayers for our Community, 9:30am, every Saturday, in church

We meet each Saturday for a half hour session of informal prayer for those within our community and issues which affect our town and community. All welcome.

St Michael's 'Tiny Tots', Thursday 9th October, starting at 12:30pm

Held weekly in the Windhill Churches Centre, Tiny Tots is for parents/carers and babies/preschoolers during term time, plus older children / siblings are very welcome during all inset days and school holidays. It is around 1.5 - 2 hours starting with playtime and tea/coffee, then songs, stories, activities and a prayer. The Windhill Churches Centre (CM23 2PE) has easy buggy access and baby change facilities. You're welcome to bring a packed lunch too! It is also ok to be late, we understand! We look forward to welcoming you soon! If anyone has any puzzles with larger pieces, or games that don't have small parts, such as Buckaroo, draughts, chess and are looking to give them a new home please think of Tiny Tots. We would really appreciate them to keep the slightly older children busy. Thank you so much, Shell and Heather.

FREE hot food at Thirst Youth Café for secondary school children (11-18's), Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3.30pm

This is part of the “Warm Spaces” initiative. Food available whilst stocks last. Menu changes weekly.”

Holy Communion, Wednesday 15th October, 10am

A service of Holy Communion, in church. Refreshments after the service are held in the WCC.

Autumn Coffee Morning: Saturday, 18th October at 10am
All welcome! Fresh coffee/tea and cakes ... plus a cake stall, jigsaws, raffle and good as new/unwanted gift stall. Come and join us for a cuppa! Any helpers and cake bakers most appreciated (please contact Gill).

Forthcoming 8am services

We’ll celebrate Holy Communion at 8am on Sunday 19th October, then 2nd, 16th and 30th November.

CSG talk, Sunday 19th October, after the 10am service
The speaker this time will be Duncan from "Embrace the Middle East" who will talk and answer questions about the work of this charity. Their work includes helping partners in Gaza respond to the unprecedented civilian suffering caused by the ongoing war.

Craft Group meets on alternate Mondays, WCC, 10am-12noon, next regular meeting on Monday 20th October

All welcome! We sometimes bring along our own current crafting hobby and sometimes one of the group shares a craft. In the past we have done sewing, knitting, crochet, paper crafts, macramé and book folding. We usually prepare items for sale at the annual St Michael’s Church Holly Fair (all proceeds of which go to local, national and international charities).

Forthcoming Services using the Book of Common Prayer (1662)

Sunday 26th October, 10am - BCP Choral Eucharist for Bible/Reformation Sunday

Quiet Days in Albury, Thursday 30th October

Places are limited at these popular days of reflection and contemplation in June’s home; do contact the Office for more information.

Commemoration All Souls’ Service, 10am, Sunday 2nd November
All are welcome to this reflective service, with readings, choral music, prayers and lighting of candles.

TLC Tuesdays, next meeting on Tuesday 4th November in the WCC, 2:15pm for 2:30pm TLC Generic

Join tea and talk and a regular short presentation on wide-ranging interests. Next month we welcome Peter Watson, with his talk, ‘Working Abroad’.

Remembrance Sunday, 9th November
During the 10am Parish Communion service we will be gathering round the War Memorial in the churchyard for our Remembrance Ceremonies. Our Godly Play session will include Remembrance crafts to be placed at the foot of the memorial.

At worship on Safeguarding Sunday (16th November)
we will seek God's grace to make us ever more a holy, trustworthy, compassionate community, where those who are vulnerable are respected, cared for and protected. Please come and join in our prayers that day. We'll also be sharing information about what Safeguarding means here at St Michael's, and how, in varied ways, we can all be involved. You may like to visit our Safeguarding Page for an initial look at Safeguarding in our Parish. Thank you, Derwyn and Dotun (PSO).

St Albans Cursillo is holding a free "Explore Cursillo" afternoon at Christ Church, St Albans AL3 6DJ on Saturday 22nd November, 2-4.30 pm.
Cursillo is a movement within the Anglican Church which aims to deepen our faith and witness. This event is part of the Diocesan Year of Spiritual Renewal and Wellbeing. For more information and to book your place, click here. If you need a lift, or help booking, please contact John Emmett or Val Ashwood.

Bereavement Journey Course

For anyone bereaved at any time; with films and discussion groups. It's the chance to explore grief in a safe space. If you are interested and would value a preliminary conversation please contact Alison Jordan via the Parish Office.