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 10 MAY

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

SUNDAY 17 MAY

No service at 8am

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.

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.

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). Tickets sold out at the moment but there may be some returns.

Our craft group meets on alternate Mondays in the WCC, 10am - 12noon. Next on Monday 11th May
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.

Holy Communion, Wednesday 13th May, 10am
A service of Holy Communion, in church. Refreshments after the service are held in the WCC.

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 14th May, 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! 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.

Fabric and grounds working party session, Saturday 16th May, from 10am
All are welcome to help until noon, or whatever time you have available. Please meet in the south porch. We shall be looking at what we can do to keep the church in good repair, and the grounds tidy in the warmer season. Refreshments afterwards.

Tower Tours, Sunday 17th May, 1-3pm
£5 for adults, free for children.
Contact for more information via bells@saintmichaelweb.org.uk or 07971 138020. 1000079476

Forthcoming Recital, Sunday 17th May, 3pm
We are delighted to welcome Titika Maragoula (Soprano) and Richard Carr (Piano). Free admission, retiring collection, tea and homemade cakes afterwards.

Quiet Days in Albury, next on Thursday 21st May
Days of reflection and contemplation in June’s home. We’ll be meeting next on Thursday 21st May. We still need drivers, please contact the Parish Office if you think you could help.

A Pentecost Prayer Breakfast, St Barnabas Centre, Thorley, Saturday 23rd May, 10am-12noon
Organised by Churches Together, this is an opportunity to discover more about, and pray for, several of the charities St Michael's supports (including the Child Contact Centre, Street Pastors, the Night Shelter and Thirst Youth Cafe) plus many other local initiatives. The event will conclude with worship and prayer from 11:30am. The session is free; tea, coffee and pastries are available, and all are welcome to drop in and stay for as long as they like.

Pentecost Barbecue, Sunday 24th May
All are warmly invited to join us after our 10am service. Sign up in the Publicity Area in church to give us an idea of numbers. Donations of salads / puds warmly welcomed!

Healing Prayers
are offered in the Lady Chapel after worship on fourth Sundays each month, next on Sunday 24th May.

Forthcoming 8am services

We'll celebrate Holy Communion next at 8am on Sunday 31st May, then 7th and 21st June.

APCM, 31st May after 10am service
If you would like to considering coming onto, or returning to the Parochial Church Council (PCC), or offering service as a Churchwarden or Deanery Synod Representative, do speak to one of the current PCC, or Wardens' Team, or the Vicar. Nomination forms are in the Publicity Area. Thank you. Over the coming weeks the APCM documentation will be published here.

TLC Annual Mystery Outing on Tuesday 2nd June
Once again an invite is offered to join us on this fun afternoon - £30 including travel and cream tea with two pick-up points. Do speak to Rosemary Thomson asap as there are not many tickets left.

‘What’s happening with God and Gen Z’, Saturday 6th June, 10am–1pm, St Barnabas Centre
A conference for:
· anyone working alongside young people
· anyone who wants to know more
· those who want to cover this vital ministry in prayer.
Everyone Welcome! Tickets now on sale! £5
An opportunity to gather together to pray, raise awareness, equip, and affirm our Youth Leaders.
Speakers include Rev Dr Dan Drew and local MP Josh Dean. Display stands from Youthscape and local organisations.
So much to celebrate!

Charities Support Group Presentation, Sunday 7th June TLC poster

After our 10am service and coffee, the CSG has invited Rowena Worthington to tell us about the Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza (one of our Lent Appeal charities) and also about projects in Egypt.

Bishop's Stortford Climate Action Group film screening - The People's Emergency Briefing, Sunday 7th June - afternoon (time tbc)
A non-political film which describes climate change and its consequences.
Following the screening we hope to prompt discussions with the audience and development of local actions.
Further information about the film and the organisation which has produced it can be found at this website.

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 Don Gibson with his talk, ‘You’re nicked – Scotland Yard reporting’.

Organ Recital with Jonathan Eyre, Sunday 19th July, 3pm
Free admission with retiring collection. Tea and homemade cake served afterwards.

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.

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.