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 8 JUNE - Day of Pentecost

NO SERVICE AT 8AM
10am Parish Communion, in Church (booklets in church)

SUNDAY 15 JUNE - Trinity Sunday

8am Holy Communion, in Church (booklets in church)
10am Service of the Word, in Church and via Zoom (Order of Service available here in due course).
Please note that you will need to print your own order of service if you are coming to church.

SUNDAY 22 JUNE

NO SERVICE AT 8AM
10am Parish Communion, in Church (booklets in church)
12:30pm Holy Baptism, in Church
6pm Choral Evensong for the Feast of St Alban, in Church

SUNDAY 29 JUNE

NO SERVICE AT 8AM
10am Parish Communion, in Church (booklets in church)

SUNDAY 6 JULY

SUNDAY 13 JULY

NO SERVICE AT 8AM
10am Parish Communion, in Church (booklets in church)

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).

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.
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Pentecost Prayer Breakfast, Saturday 7th June 10am-12noon, St Barnabas Centre, Thorley
Find out what local churches, charities, Christian and non-Christian groups are doing in our community. Drop by anytime from 10am for tea, coffee, pastries, information, prayer stations and friendship. We’ll finish with a short time of worship at 11:30am.

Pentecost BBQ, Sunday 8th June
All are warmly invited to join us after our 10am service. Sign up in the Publicity Area to give us an idea of numbers. Donations of salads/puds warmly welcomed!

Craft Group meets on alternate Mondays, WCC, 10am-12noon, next on Monday 9th June

All welcome! We sometimes bring along our own current crafting hobby and sometimes one of the group shares a craft. In the past we have done sewing, knitting, crochet, paper crafts, macramé and book folding. We usually prepare items for sale at the annual St Michael’s Church Holly Fair (all proceeds of which go to local, national and international charities).

Holy Communion, Wednesday 11th June, 10am

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

St Michael's 'Tiny Tots', Thursday 12th June, 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 all 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!

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.”

HBW coffee morning, Saturday 14th June, 10am-12noon, Methodist Church
Come along for refreshments, fellowship and a Puppets Galore performance at around 11am.

Forthcoming 8am services

We’ll celebrate Holy Communion at 8am on Sunday 15th June, then 6th and 20th July, 3rd and 31st August.

Love Stortford ’25, Monday 16th – Saturday 21st June
The Churches Together event is taking place once again. Would you like to join the carnival procession (we have 3000 gifts to give!), litter pick or organise your own project? Leaflets are in the Publicity Area.

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Great St Mary’s Mothers’ Union Tea, Church House, Sawbridgeworth, Tuesday 17th June, 2pm

Tickets £3, including scones with cream and jam, and cake. Raffle, bookstall etc. RSVP by 12th June to Rosemary Penketh (01279 600254).

Quiet Days in Albury, Thursday 19th June

Places are limited at these popular days of reflection and contemplation in June’s home; do contact the Office for more information.

Everyone is invited to walk with the Churches Together float in this year's carnival procession on Saturday 21st June
Join with Christians from all the churches to hand out 3000 small gifts to the crowds. The more people we have, the better we can demonstrate our unity in Christ. 10:30am at the Baptist Church Centre, Twyford Road to join the procession which starts at 11:15am. Wear your Love Stortford T-shirt if you have one, or if you don't, come as you are.

Forthcoming Services using the Book of Common Prayer (1662)

Sunday 22nd June 6pm: Choral Evensong for St Alban's Day.

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A couple of anniversary dates are approaching for me, and the quirks of the calendar mean I'm leading Holy Communion on both of them. 25th June is the 30th anniversary of my priesting, and we'll pray for vocations to ministry, and those approaching ordination, at the 10 am Service that day. St Peter's Day, 29th June, marks 30 years since the day I first presided at the Eucharist, and we'll mark St Peter's Festival this year too. As on every Wednesday and Sunday all who'd like to gather at the Lord's Table to hear his Word and seek his grace are most welcome to come together to do so! Derwyn.

TLC Tuesdays, next meeting Tuesday 1st July in the WCC, 2:15pm for 2:30pm
Join tea and talk and a regular short presentation on wide ranging interests. In July, Maggie Groves, a member, will speak to us with her talk entitled "Change of Direction”.

Summer Coffee Morning: Saturday, 5th July, 10am-12noon, Windhill Churches Centre
All welcome! Fresh coffee/tea and cakes ... plus a cake stall, toy stall, jigsaws, raffle and good as new/unwanted gift stall. Come and join us for a cuppa! Any helpers and cake bakers most appreciated (please contact Gill).

HBW 2025, 'Once upon a time...', Monday 4th - Friday 8th August
Registration is now open for both children and volunteers for this year’s event; sign up via the HBW website. We have had over 300 children signing up and lots of helpers but we still need more. Click here for specific requests. HBW 2025

Bereavement Journey Course

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.