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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 5 JULY
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
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.

SUNDAY 12 JULY
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
 
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.

Holy Communion, Wednesday 1st July, 10am
A service of Holy Communion, in church.  Refreshments after the service are held in the WCC. 

Remembering Doreen Richardson
The funeral of our friend and sister in Christ, Doreen, is on Thursday 2nd July at 2:30pm.
 
Tiny Tots
St Michael's 'Tiny Tots', Thursday 2nd July, 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 forthcoming 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!   
 
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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.”
 
Picture1A Summer’s Afternoon Strawberry Tea for the Tower Room, Saturday 4th July, 2-3:30pm
Plus a cake stall, toy stall, raffle and good as new/unwanted gift stall.  All profits will go towards the The Tower Room Re-ordering Appeal - which aims to transform the tired area at the back of the church into a modern space for children, with an accessible toilet next door.  Tickets £8 for scone, cream, jam (or Victoria Sandwich), strawberries and tea.
 
Forthcoming 8am services
We'll celebrate Holy Communion next at 8am on Sunday 5th July then 19th July, 2nd and 30th August.
 
Our craft group meets on alternate Mondays in the WCC, 10am - 12noon.  Next on Monday 6th July
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.
 
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TLC Tuesdays, next on Tuesday 7th July in the WCC, 2:15pm for 2:30pm
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 Ines Warner with her talk, 'Born under the watchful eye'.

Holy Communion, Wednesday 15th July, 10am
Derek will be celebrating his 90th birthday on this day and presiding over our Communion Service.  In addition, Chris and family from Church Mission Society are coming to share our worship and at some point afterwards tell us about their time in Madrid.  Do join us for this extra celebratory service and special refreshments afterwards. 

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.
Music Performance 16th July, 2-3pm
End of term awards celebration/ worship 17th July, 9am
End of Term Church Celebration, 21st July, 11am
Please come and support our children.  And do take a moment to enjoy the latest display at the back of the church.

Tower Tours poster for flyersTower Tours, next on Sunday 19th July, 1-3pm
£5 for adults, free for children.
Contact for more information via bells@saintmichaelweb.org.uk or 07971 138020.

Organ Recital with Jonathan Eyre, Sunday 19th July, 3pmJonathan Eyre 2026-1
Free admission with retiring collection.  Tea and homemade cake served afterwards.
 
Quiet Days in Albury, next on Thursday 20th July
Days of reflection and contemplation in June’s home.  We’ll be meeting next on Thursday 25th June. We still need drivers, please contact the Parish Office if you think you could help.
 
Holiday Bible Week 2026: ‘Rescue!’, 3rd-7th August, Herts & Essex High School
Sign Up for children and volunteers is now LIVE – Head over to the HBW website to secure your place for 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!

HBW has had 356 applications for places this year!  They’ve been able to offer places to most, but still have 31 children on the waiting list. If you’d like to help, please sign up as soon as possible. Each new adult volunteer enables up to 8 more places.  They’re especially keen to hear from anyone with an interest or experience in supporting children with special educational needs.  Further information, and a sign-up form, is available on the HBW website.  

Prayer Ministry
Prayers are offered for healing, praise or thanksgiving in the Lady Chapel after worship on fourth Sundays each month, next on Sunday 26th July.

Autumn Preparation for Baptism, Confirmation and Communion
I've had a few enquiries from folk who've recently started coming to St Michael's, about the opportunity to prepare to receive the Holy Communion. If possible, I'd like to set up a group to do this from September onwards. It will involve exploring Faith in Christ, and preparing for Baptism and/ or Confirmation, as the gateway to church membership and participation in Communion. If you'd like to find out more, do speak to me, or email the Parish Office. Thank you, Derwyn.

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.