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 18 MAY

(NO SERVICE AT 8AM)
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.
11:15am Eastertide Prayer Book Communion, in Church

SUNDAY 25 MAY
8am Holy Communion, in Church (booklets in church)

10am Parish Communion, in Church (booklets in church)

We’re delighted to offer refreshments to enjoy in the WCC after the 10am service ... which then blends into our APCM

SUNDAY 1 JUNE

8am Holy Communion, in Church (booklets in church)
10am Service of the Word, in Church and via Zoom (Order of Service available here in due course).
Please note that you will need to print your own order of service if you are coming to church.

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.

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.

Forthcoming Services using the Book of Common Prayer (1662)

18th May, 11:15am: Eastertide Prayer Book Communion; 29th May, 7:30pm: Ascension Day Sung Prayer Book Communion; 22nd June 6pm: Choral Evensong for St Alban's Day.

Holy Trinity Night Shelter Presentation, Sunday 18th May
During our coffee fellowship after the 10am service we are delighted to welcome Dave Perry, who will tell us more about the work of the Night Shelter and community outreach locally.

Tower Tour 18 May

Tower Open Day, Sunday 18th May, 1:30-3:00pm
An opportunity for a tour of our Belltower, including the ringing chamber, clock, bells ... and even the parapet for breathtaking views over the town.

Recital with Netty Rhodes and Paul Burrell, Sunday 18th May, 3pm

All are warmly invited to our next recital, featuring recorder and piano, including music by Barsanti, Burrell and Linde. Free admission (retiring collection), tea and homemade cakes after. Visit our Music at St Michael's Page for programme notes and biographies, along with dates of future events.

Holy Communion, Wednesday 21st May, 10am

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

St Michael's 'Tiny Tots', Thursday 22nd May, 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!

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.”

Forthcoming 8am services

We’ll celebrate Holy Communion at 8am on Sunday 25th May, 1st and 15th June, 6th and 20th July, 3rd and 31st August.

APCM, 25th May after 10am service

Annual Meetings – Our Vestry Meeting and APCM will be held after worship on the morning of 25th May. Over the coming weeks the APCM documentation will be published on the website from the PCC page.

Quiet Days in Albury, Thursday 29th May

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

TLC Club invites you to join them on their annual Mystery Outing on Tuesday afternoon 3rd June
The cost is £30 which covers coach travel and savoury/sweet scone cream tea at our destination. The pick up point is the back of Sainsburys Thorley at 1pm and then Windhill at 1:15pm. I should mention that, once we arrive, there is a short walk from the coach and so do bear this in mind when booking: bring your stick or scooter! This is always a lovely event and so do see me asap for a ticket. Rosemary Thomson.

Pentecost Prayer Breakfast, Saturday 7th June 10am-12noon, St Barnabas Centre, Thorley
Find out what local churches, charities, Christian and non-Christian groups are doing in our community. Drop by anytime from 10am for tea, coffee, pastries, information, prayer stations and friendship. We’ll finish with a short time of worship at 11:30am.

Craft Group meets on alternate Mondays, WCC, 10am-12noon, next on Monday 9th June

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).

HBW coffee morning, Saturday 14th June, 10am-12noon, Methodist Church
Come along for refreshments, fellowship and a Puppets Galore performance at around 11am.

Love Stortford ’25, Monday 16th – Saturday 21st June
The Churches Together event is taking place once again. Would you like to join the carnival procession (we have 3000 gifts to give!), litter pick or organise your own project? Leaflets are in the Publicity Area.

TLC Tuesdays, next meeting Tuesday 1st July in the WCC, 2:15pm for 2:30pm
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Join tea and talk and a regular short presentation on wide ranging interests. In July, Maggie Groves, a member, will speak to us with her talk entitled "Change of Direction”.

HBW 2025, 'Once upon a time...', Monday 4th - Friday 8th August
Registration is now open for both children and volunteers for this year’s event; sign up via the HBW website. We have had over 300 children signing up and lots of helpers but we still need more. Click here for specific requests.

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.