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 17th NOVEMBER

8am Holy Communion, in Church (booklets in church)
10am Service of the Word, in Church and via Zoom (Order of Service available here).
Please note that you will need to print your own order of service if you are coming to church.

SUNDAY 24th NOVEMBER

(NO SERVICE AT 8AM)

10am Parish Communion, in Church (booklets 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.

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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).

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 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.

Forthcoming 8am services

We’ll celebrate Holy Communion at 8am on Sunday 17th November, then 1st December.

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Craft Group meets on alternate Mondays, WCC, 10am-12noon, next on Monday 11th November

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).

Holy Communion, Wednesday 20th November at 10am

A service of Holy Communion, with music and a hymn, in church. Refreshments afterwards will be held in the Windhill Churches Centre.

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 21st November, 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!

Recital, Sunday 24th November 2024, 3pm
At our next recital we welcome Natalie Bleicher. Natalie is a classical pianist and composer living in Hertfordshire. She has a particular passion for contemporary music and performs new works regularly. She studied music at New College, Oxford and composition at King’s College London. We look forward to welcoming her for a recital of exciting and accessible contemporary works. Free admission, retiring collection; tea and cake afterwards.

Holly ring making, 26th November, then 2nd - 4th December, WCC
We’re starting our holly ring making in preparation for the Holly Fair. Mossing up from 9am 26th November, Ring making 2nd, 3rd and afternoon of 4th December in the Windhill Churches Centre. Sign-up sheets are on the welcome desk or speak with Peter or Claire.

Quiet Days in Albury, Thursday 28th November

These popular days of reflection and contemplation in June’s home have returned. Places are limited, please contact the Parish Office for more information.

St Michael's School Christmas Fayre, Saturday 30th November, 12-3pm
We are all invited to come along and support our church school! Raffle tickets may be bought via this link here.

Travelling Crib, from 1st December
Once again we are delighted that our travelling crib will be making its way around the parish during Advent; beginning with a blessing at the 10am service on 1st December. Hosting the figures for a night is a wonderful chance to share with children the anticipation of Christ’s birth and fellowship with other families as the crib is passed on ... and a moment of stillness in an otherwise busy Advent. Please chat to Katharine if you’d like to know more about it and to sign up for a night.

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TLC Tuesdays, next meeting Tuesday 3rd December in the WCC, 2:15pm for 2:30pm
Join tea and talk and a regular 10/15 minute presentation on wide ranging interests. This month we welcome June Milne, past secretary of the historic Dunmow Flitch Trials.

Our annual Holly Fair, Saturday 7th December, 10am-1pm, in the Windhill Churches Centre
(It's the same day as our town's Christmas Fayre)
Boxes for donations to the Holly Fair will be available from Wednesday 13th November. We are collecting chocolate, unwanted gifts, bottles and items for raffle hampers (list in Publicity Area). If you are able to donate a raffle prize, or obtain one from a local business, these are also welcome (we will advertise list of prize donors). Also please invite your friends and neighbours to the event to help make it a success.

Tower Tours in 2024, Next on 7th December, 10am-1pm

£5 for adults, free for children. Book at bells@saintmichaelweb.org.uk or 07773 572135.

Bereavement Journey Course

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.