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 APRIL

No service at 8am

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

SUNDAY 19 APRIL

8am Holy Communion, in Church (booklets in church)

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

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.

A very special service: with three baptisms and a wedding anniversary celebration, this coming Sunday 12th April at 10am
There will be a small choir of sopranos and altos. If you would like to be part of this choir as a 'one-off', you would be very welcome. You will not have to wear choir robes and there will be no procession. There will be a short rehearsal on Friday 10th April in the church at 7:30pm (until 8:15pm approx) and then from 9:30am on Sunday morning. The anthem for the service is 'Lord, I have Heard' by Paul Burrell. This is fairly simple to learn and copies are available at the back of the church.

Our craft group meets on alternate Mondays in the WCC, 10am - 12noon. Next on Monday 13th April

All welcome! We might bring along our own current crafting hobby and sometimes one of the group shares a craft. We usually prepare items for sale at the annual St Michael’s Church Holly Fair. Click here to read about our knitting workshop for the Travelling Crib.

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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.”

St Michael's 'Tiny Tots', Thursday 16th April, 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 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.

Forthcoming 8am services

We'll celebrate Holy Communion next at 8am on Sunday 19th April, then 3rd and 31st May, 7th and 21st June.

Healing Prayers
are offered in the Lady Chapel after worship on fourth Sundays each month, next on Sunday 26th April.

Quiet Days in Albury, next on Thursday 30th April
Days of reflection and contemplation in June’s home. We’ll be meeting next on Thursday 26th March. We still need drivers, please contact the Parish Office if you think you could help.

TLC Tuesdays, meeting in April on Tuesday 5th May in the WCC, 2:15pm for 2:30pm

Join tea and talk and a regular short presentation on wide-ranging interests. This month we are delighted to welcome Don Gibson with his talk, ‘You’re nicked – Scotland Yard reporting’.

St Michael's Charity Quiz, Saturday 9th May, Windhill Churches Centre
The quiz team has again been assembled for this popular event. £15 per ticket with Fish and Chip (or chicken) supper. Bring your own drinks and glasses. Tables of 8. Please see Carole/Bill Macdonald, Val Ashwood or Claire Conquest to reserve a table. (Tables of 8 or individuals welcomed). Tickets sold out at the moment but there may be some returns.

Tower Tours, Sunday 17th May, 1-3pm
£5 for adults, free for children.
Contact for more information via bells@saintmichaelweb.org.uk or 07971 138020.

APCM, 31st May after 10am service
The Electoral Roll revision this year starts on 5th April and ending on 3rd May, if you’d like to join our electoral roll. If you would like to considering coming onto, or returning to the Parochial Church Council (PCC), or offering service as a Churchwarden or Deanery Synod Representative, do speak to one of the current PCC, or Wardens' Team, or the Vicar. Nomination forms are in the Publicity Area. Thank you.

TLC Annual Mystery Outing on Tuesday 2nd June
Once again an invite is offered to join us on this fun afternoon - £30 including travel and cream tea with two pick-up points. Do speak to Rosemary Thomson asap as there are not many tickets left.

Bereavement Journey Course, dates for next series tbc

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 regarding future course, please contact Alison Jordan via the Parish Office.