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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 27 SEPTEMBER - St Michael & All Angels
No service at 8am
10am Parish Communion, Book of Common Prayer, 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

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 in due course)
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
 
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.

St Michael's Patronal Festival Celebrations, this Sunday 27th September
All are warmly invited to share in our festival worship: with a special 10am Michaelmas Communion Service using the Book of Common Prayer (1662).  Then, why not join us for a celebratory Bring & Share Lunch in the WCC after the service.  
 
Prayer Ministry
Prayers are offered for healing, praise or thanksgiving in the Lady Chapel after worship on fourth Sundays each month, next on Sunday 27th September.
 
Holy Communion, Wednesday 30th September, 10am
A service of Holy Communion, in church.  Refreshments after the service are held in the WCC. 
 
Bishop's Stortford Town Council Children’s Logo & Tagline Competition - Deadline 30th September.
for children/young people up to age 18, to help create a brand-new identity for the town, replacing the current ‘Historic Market Town’ logo.   See more information in Publicity Area.
 
Quiet Days in Albury, next on Thursday 1st 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.
 
Tiny Tots
St Michael's 'Tiny Tots', Thursday 1st 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.”
 
Forthcoming 8am services
We'll celebrate Holy Communion next at 8am on on 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
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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'.