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 29 MARCH - Palm Sunday

8am Holy Communion with Palm Crosses, in Church (booklets in church)

10am Parish Communion with Palm Crosses, in Church (booklets in church)
6pm Choral Devotions: Stabat Mater (Pergolesi)
The ancient hymn, contemplating the sorrow of the Blessed Virgin Mary at the foot of the Cross.
Our 10am service is followed by Tea/Coffee in the Windhill Churches Centre - all welcome

SUNDAY 5 APRIL - Easter Day

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

10am Parish Communion, in Church (booklets in church)
Our 10am service is followed by an Easter Egg Hunt for the children
and Tea/Coffee in the Windhill Churches Centre - all welcome

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.

Lent Red Bucket Appeal from the Charities Support Group
We’ll add this to the money raised through the Lent lunches and split the amount between Riding Lights and Embrace the Middle East: Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza. Donations can be made into the red bucket or on the card machine using the button ‘Lent Appeal’. More information about the charities and donating through BACS is on our Charities Support Group page.

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 8am services

We'll celebrate Holy Communion next at 8am on Sunday 29th March (Palm Sunday), 5th April (Easter Day), 19th April, then 3rd and 31st May.

Holy Week Services and Reflection
Riding Lights Passion Play ‘Crosslight’: Filmed Showing, Tuesday 31st March, 7pm
To support the Lent Appeal, in church this Holy Week we are showing a film of the Riding Lights Passion Play Crosslight. Devastated and confused, Mary, John and a guilt-stricken Peter gather on the Saturday after Good Friday, trying to make sense of what has just happened to the one they were convinced was the long-awaited Messiah. But perhaps it isn't the end of the story. Donations for Lent Appeal.

Holy Communion, Wednesday 1st April, 10am

A service of Holy Communion, in church. Refreshments after the service are held in the WCC.
Maundy Thursday, 2nd April, 7:30pm
Choral Eucharist of the Last Supper thenStripping of the Altar and Vigil of Prayer
Good Friday, 3rd April
10am United Service with Churches Together at URC, Water Lane, then Walk of Witness
1:30pm Good Friday Devotions: ‘The Final Moments’

Christian Aid Coffee Morning, Saturday 4th April, 10am-12noon
Please come to the Methodist Church, South Street, for tea/coffee and cake and support this good cause. Everyone welcome!

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TLC Tuesdays, meeting in April on Tuesday 7th April 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 Mary Stock and her woodwind group.

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 9th April, starting at 12:30pm

Held weekly in the Windhill Churches Centre, (although we're taking a break on Thursday 2nd April) Tiny Tots is for parents/carers and babies/preschoolers during term time, plus older children / siblings are very welcome during these school holidays and we'll have an Easter celebration on 9th April. 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.

The Charities Support Group would welcome new members, Next meeting 9th April
If you’re interested in helping support charities through events, talks and distributing the funds at St Michael's Church then get do in touch with CSG or Derwyn. Specifically we would like someone to work alongside the current treasurer with a view to taking over at some point. Equally if someone could regularly do minutes at our meetings (4 per year) this would also be appreciated. Our next meeting is 9th April at 7.30pm in the WCC. Val Ashwood (Chair).

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.

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.

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

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).

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 and/or nominate for PCC, Deanery Synod or Churchwarden election.

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.