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 21 DECEMBER
8am Holy Communion, in Church (booklets in church)
10am Parish Communion, in Church (booklets in church)
Our 10am service is followed by Tea/Coffee in the Windhill Churches Centre - all welcome
6pm Service of Nine Lessons and Carols, in Church

WEDNESDAY 24 DECEMBER - CHRISTMAS EVE
3:30pm The Blessing of the Christmas Crib Service, in Church
10:30pm Choir Carols then
11pm ‘Midnight Service’ of Holy Communion, in Church

THURSDAY 25 DECEMBER - CHRISTMAS DAY
10am Parish Communion for Christmas, in Church (booklets in church)

SUNDAY 28 DECEMBER

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

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.

Churches Together Carol Singing & Coffee Morning, Methodist Church, Saturday 20th December from 10am-12noon

We will be collecting for the Night Shelter. We weren’t able to sing in Jackson Square so this was the best option … so do come along and help, buy a coffee, mince pie or cake and join in the singing.

Carol Singing in Florence Walk, this Saturday 20th December, from 12pm

All welcome around the Christmas tree in Florence Walk for traditional seasonal music by St Michael’s Church Choir and Anna Phillips (harp).

Forthcoming 8am services

We'll celebrate Holy Communion at 8am on Sunday 21st December, then 11th and 18th January.

Christmas Services
Please see our Advent and Christmas Page for full details, but note our Service of Nine Lessons and Carols at 6pm on Sunday 21st December, Crib Service at 3:30pm and Midnight Service at 11pm (with Choir Carols from 10:30pm) on Christmas Eve. We’ll celebrate Parish Communion at 10am on Christmas Day.

Holy Communion, Wednesday 31st December, 10am

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

TLC Tuesdays, next meeting on Tuesday 6th January in the WCC, 2:15pm for 2:30pm
Join tea and talk and a regular short presentation on wide-ranging interests. This month we are delighted to welcome our Town Mayor, Richard Townsend.

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', back on Thursday 8th January, 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 and Heather.

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

Bereavement Journey Course, Saturday mornings, 17th January - 21st February
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.

St Michael's Recital, Sunday 25th January, 3pm
Thomas Bowes (Violin) and Patricia Cope (Narrator) present Paganini: Mystery, Myth & Magic. Find out more about Thomas and Patricia (and for news of all our forthcoming concerts) by visiting our Music at St Michael's page.

A plea for help – We’ll be serving tea and cake in the WCC afterwards. In order to manage two venues, we would love some volunteers to help with catering, either to bake a cake or to help in the kitchen on the day. Please email stmichaelsbsdom@gmail.com if interested. Many thanks, Nathan.

Quiet Days in Albury, next on Thursday 26th March
Days of reflection and contemplation in June’s home. We’ll be taking a break for a few months, hopefully meeting next on Thursday 26th March. We desperately need drivers, please contact the Parish Office if you think you could help.