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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 4 OCTOBER
8am Holy Communion for Harvest, in Church (booklets in church)
10am Service of the Word for Harvest, 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 11 OCTOBER
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 18 OCTOBER
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

SUNDAY 25 OCTOBER
No service at 8am
10am Parish Communion, in Church (booklets in church)
There is the opportunity for prayers for healing, praise or thanksgiving in the Lady Chapel after the service.
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.
 
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 4th October, then 18th October, 15th and 29th November.

Harvest, Sunday 4th October
We’ll celebrate Harvest at 8am and 10am services.  There will be a Red Bucket for Chris’ work with CMS. We are delighted that Chris will be joining us via zoom for the 10am service and reflecting on his ministry.  We also request food gifts for Bishop’s Stortford Food Bank. 

Harvest Foodbank
Churches Together in Bishop’s Stortford - Songs of Praise Service, 4pm, Sunday 4th October (URC)
A copy of the latest newsletter can be found on the CTBS website 
There’s lots happening, including a Songs of Praise service next Sunday 4th October, 4pm at the United Reformed Church, Water Lane.
 
Our craft group usually meets on alternate Mondays in the WCC, 10am - 12noon.  Next on Monday 5th October
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.  

TLC Tuesdays, Tuesday 6th October in the WCC, 2:15pm for 2:30pm
TLC poster
Join tea and talk and a regular short presentation on wide-ranging interests.  In September we are delighted to welcome Patricia Meadmore with her talk, 'Once upon a stage'.
 
Holy Communion, Wednesday 7th October, 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 8th 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 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.
 
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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.”

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.

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.

Quiet Days in Albury, next on Thursday 29th October
Days of reflection and contemplation in June’s home.  We still need drivers, please contact the Parish Office if you think you could help.

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!
including Remembrance Commemorations - Wednesday 11th November, for 11am at the Town Memorial.  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.