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St Michael's Church

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 2 AUGUST
8am Holy Communion, in Church (booklets in church)
10am Service of the Word with Holy Baptism, in Church and via Zoom (service sheets available here)
Our 10am service is followed by Tea/Coffee in the Windhill Churches Centre - all welcome

SUNDAY 9 AUGUST
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

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.
 
Godly Play logoWe’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.
 
Tower Room work, in June and July
Please note that work on the ground floor area of the tower is scheduled to be completed at the end of July.
 
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 8am services
We'll celebrate Holy Communion next at 8am on this Sunday 2nd August, then 30th August, 6th and 20th September.
 
Holiday Bible Week 2026: ‘Rescue!’, 3rd-7th August, Herts & Essex High School
Please pray for the children and for all those involved in the event and support us at our Dedication Service this Sunday 2nd August at 4pm and Open Evening Thursday 6th August at 6:30pm.
Head over to the HBW website for information on this year’s festival event NOW!   And visit our Children and Young People page for a sneak video preview of all the fun that happens each year!

TLC Tuesdays, next on this Tuesday 4th August in the WCC, 2:15pm for 2:30pm
In August, we’ll be having a fundraising afternoon for the charity Prostate Cancer UK, with Bingo and a special raffle, bric-a-brac stall, tea/coffee and cake: it’ll be £5 each for the whole afternoon on this occasion.  Donations welcome if you can’t attend.
 
Holy Communion, Wednesday 5th August, 10am
A service of Holy Communion, in church.  Refreshments after the service are held in the WCC. 
 
Tiny Tots
St Michael's 'Tiny Tots', Thursday 6th August, 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 these 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.
 
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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.”
 
Quiet Days in Albury, next on Thursday 27th August
Days of reflection and contemplation in June’s home.  We still need drivers, please contact the Parish Office if you think you could help.

Prayer Ministry
Prayers are offered for healing, praise or thanksgiving in the Lady Chapel after worship on fourth Sundays each month, next on Sunday 22nd August.
 
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 - Service of the Word at the start of the school year, Sunday 6th September.

Holly Fair meeting 6th September
Our first meeting for this year's event (on Saturday 5th December at 10am) will take place after coffee in WCC (upstairs) on 6th September. If you can help in any way with planning, publicity and organisation, please come along. If unable to come to the meeting but happy to run your usual stall then do let us know. Thanks.  Val Ashwood, Claire Conquest, Carole Macdonald, Martyn Greenwood, Angela Weeks.
 
Our craft group usually meets on alternate Mondays in the WCC, 10am - 12noon.  Next on Monday 7th September.
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're taking a short break for the summer ... back on 7th September.
 
Christian Nurture and preparation for Baptism/Confirmation, Saturday 12th September, 10am in WCC
An initial gathering, for anyone who may be interested in this.  We'll have a chat over some refreshments, touch base on where people currently are with faith and Christian understanding, and talk about what may work in terms of going forward.  I hope this may be helpful. If you can come, please let me know, or if that date isn't possible but you're interested in principle, do email me.  I’m having some annual leave but back to work from 24th August.  With my prayers and best wishes, Derwyn.

Tower Tours, next on Sunday 20th September, 1-3pm
£5 for adults, free for children.
Contact for more information via bells@saintmichaelweb.org.uk or 07971 138020.
 
TLC Tuesdays, Tuesday 1st September in the WCC, 2:15pm for 2:30pm
TLC poster
Join tea and talk and a regular short presentation on wide-ranging interests.  We're not meeting in June since we're on our trip but in July we are delighted to welcome Gavin Minetern with his talk, 'Camino de Santiago'.
 
Bereavement Journey Course, on seven Saturday mornings from 26th September
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.  Previous guests have found the course to be supportive in their grief.