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

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.

Holy Communion, every Wednesday, 10am

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

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', every Thursday, 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! We would really value some more helpers ... just to assist once a month. Please speak to Shell if you’re interested in knowing more.

Forthcoming 8am services

We'll celebrate Holy Communion next at 8am on Sunday 18th October, then 1st (All Saints'), 15th and 29th November, 6th, 20th and 27th December.

CSG talk, Sunday 18th October, after the 10am service

We’re delighted to welcome members of our church who volunteer at Holiday Bible Week; who will talk and answer questions about the work of this charity, which is one of those supported by St Michael’s this year.

Our craft group usually meets on alternate Mondays in the WCC, 10am - 12noon. Next on Monday 19th October, 2nd November, 16th November.

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.

We welcome you in the name of the Lord! Saturday 24 October, 9am-12:30pm, WCC
A morning to think, talk and pray about how we welcome, nurture and integrate newcomers into our church. Everyone is welcome! If you have a heart for reaching out to grow our community, or you're new or relatively new to St Michael's, do come along. Open to all and no need to pre-book, but to help planning, you can let the Parish Office know you'll be coming. Call 02179 654416. For more details, including the programme, click here.

Prayer Ministry

Prayers are offered for healing, praise or thanksgiving in the Lady Chapel after worship on fourth Sundays each month, next on Sunday 25th October, then Sunday 22nd November.

Quiet Days in Albury, next on Thursday 29th October, then Thursday 26th November.

Days of reflection and contemplation in June’s home. We still need drivers, please contact the Parish Office if you think you could help.

Commemoration All Souls’ Service, 10am, Sunday 1st November
All are welcome to this reflective service, with readings, choral music, prayers and lighting of candles. If you would like loved ones to be remembered by name, enter their names CLEARLY IN CAPITALS in the book by the Lady Chapel entrance (from 18th October) and please come to the service if you can. (It will be transmitted by Zoom also). There will be the opportunity for prayers for Wholeness and Consolation with laying on of hands after the service.

TLC Tuesdays, Tuesday 3rd November in the WCC, 2:15pm for 2:30pm

Join tea and talk and a regular short presentation on wide-ranging interests. In September we are delighted to welcome The Rev'd Derek Hinge with his talk, 'Watch this space!'

Parish Communion for Remembrance Sunday, 8th November, 10am
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.

Forthcoming events for our Church School: Ms Griffiths and our school community warmly invites you to share in some or all of our forthcoming events!
These include Remembrance Commemorations - Wednesday 11th November, for 11am at the Town Memorial and our End of Term Service in Church on Thursday 17th December at 11am. Please come and support our children. Also, please do visit St Michael’s School page for a couple of really interesting articles on the school vision and our language of spirituality. Finally, please take a moment to admire and reflect on the latest school display at the back of the church.

Recital with Fumi Otsuki (Violin) and Gisela Meyer (Piano), Sunday 22nd November, 3pm
Free admission, retiring collection. Tea and homemade cake afterwards. Programme information is on Music at St Michael’s page.

Travelling Crib, from Sunday 29th November
Once again we are delighted that our travelling crib will be making its way around the parish during Advent; beginning with a blessing at the 10am service on 29th November. Hosting the figures for a night is a wonderful chance to share the anticipation of Christ’s birth and fellowship with other families as the crib is passed on ... and a moment of stillness in an otherwise busy Advent. Please chat to Katharine if you’d like to know more about it and to sign up for a night.

TLC Tuesdays, Tuesday 1st December 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 children from St Michael's School who will be singing carols to and with us.