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.
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SUNDAY WORSHIP
SUNDAY 7th July
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.
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).
SUNDAY 14th JULY
(NO SERVICE AT 8AM)
10am Parish Communion, in Church (booklets in church)
6pm 'Messe Solennelle' Choral Eucharist for Corpus Christi, in Church
Godly Play for children and young people in the Lady Chapel during the 10am service.
We’re delighted to offer refreshments to enjoy in (or outside) the WCC after the 10am service.
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.
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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 wonde
ring 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.
Craft Group meets on alternate Mondays, WCC, 10am-12noon, next on Monday 1st July
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).
TLC Tuesday 2nd July, 2:15pm for 2:30pm, WCC
An opportunity to join in with tea and talk and a regular 10/15 minute presentation on wide-ranging interests. Later in the afternoon we welcome families after school for a short while, to share in reading/play and enjoy a biscuit/cake/fruit snack. Do come along…and tell your friends too! The Vicar will be our speaker, talking about his 30 years in ministry. Derwyn looks forward to presiding at the
10am Holy Communion on 3rd July, St Thomas' Day, the precise anniversary of his deaconing. He will be delighted, as always, to share in eucharist with all who are able to come. There'll be a special emphasis on praying for vocations of all kinds, in the worship that day.
The Children's Society Collecting Boxes (2023/4)
Thank you so much to everyone who collects for the Children's Society. Please could you bring your boxes to me in church in July, during a Sunday or Wednesday service. I can pick up your box if it's easier, but please do not leave any money boxes in church. Many thanks, Carole Macdonald.
Holy Communion, Wednesday 3rd July at 10am
A service of Holy Communion, with music and a hymn, in church. Refreshments afterwards will be held in the Windhill Churches Centre.
Tiny Tots, Wednesday 3rd July, from 10:45am for 11:15am gathering in the WCC then walking to the Lady Chapel
A 20-minute worship for babies/toddlers and their parents / carers; with a story, singing and instruments for little ones too! Join us for refreshments, fellowship and a chance for the children to play before/after the service.
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.”
Preaching and worship on 7th and 21st July will have a stewardship theme
Giving Season literature is in the cross aisle in church. Please pick up a named envelope for yourself and deliver any others if you’re able. If there isn’t a named envelope, please take one of the Giving Season envelopes in the Publicity Area.
Messe Solennelle, Sunday 14th July, 6pm
All are warmly invited to share in our special Choral Communion service. The liturgy will be the liturgy for thanksgiving for Holy Communion, otherwise known as Corpus Christi.
Quiet Days in Albury, Thursday 25th July
These popular days of reflection and contemplation in June’s home have returned. Places are limited, please contact the Parish Office for more information.
Classical Guitar Recital, Sunday 28th July, 3pm
We are delighted to welcome renowned classical guitar recitalist and recording artist Mark Jennings to St Michael’s. Free admission, retiring collection, tea and homemade cakes served afterwards.
Tower Tours in 2024, Next on 28th July, 1:30 to 3pm
£5 for adults, free for children. Book at bells@saintmichaelweb.org.uk or 07773 572135.
Classical Guitar Recital, Sunday 28th July, 3pm
We are delighted to welcome renowned classical guitar recitalist and recording artist Mark Jennings to St Michael’s. Free admission, retiring collection, tea and homemade cakes served afterwards.
Holiday Bible Week 2024, 5th - 9th August at Windhill21 School
A week-long festival of learning about the Bible with fun, crafts and games for children, put together by the churches of Bishop’s Stortford. We already have over 280 children signed up! We
really need more helpers: please prayerfully consider volunteering. Sign up now by visiting the
HBW website!
Bike 'n Hike 2024, Saturday 14th September 2024, 9am-5pm
SAVE THE DATE!
This is the most important fundraising event for the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Historic Churches Trust - ride or walk around churches in the area to raise money for the trust, with 50% to our own church. It would be great to offer a cold drink and a smile to visitors here that day too: so please sign up (in August) if you can help for an hour or two! Sponsorship packs will also be available in due course if you’d like to take an active part.