the service timetable
On the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month there is Holy Communion at 8am.
On the 2nd and 4th Sunday there is Parish Eucharist at 10am.
In addition, Cafe Church is held every 1st Sunday at 9.30 and every 3rd Sunday there is a Service of the Word at 10am.
During the week, Parish Prayers are said in the church on Mondays at 9.15am and there is a said Holy Communion on Wednesdays at 10am.
Services may be amended for festivals and other special occasions and details will be found in The Messenger or on the News pages of this site.
There is a brief description of each of these services further down this page.
On the 2nd and 4th Sunday there is Parish Eucharist at 10am.
In addition, Cafe Church is held every 1st Sunday at 9.30 and every 3rd Sunday there is a Service of the Word at 10am.
During the week, Parish Prayers are said in the church on Mondays at 9.15am and there is a said Holy Communion on Wednesdays at 10am.
Services may be amended for festivals and other special occasions and details will be found in The Messenger or on the News pages of this site.
There is a brief description of each of these services further down this page.
14 August to 1 September
Wednesday 14th August
10am Holy Communion
Sunday 18th August
8am Holy Communion
10am Sing a New Song - British Legion Car Park
Monday 19th August
9.15am Parish Prayers
Wednesday 21st August
10am Holy Communion [By candlelight as electricity will be off]
Sunday 25th August
10am Parish Eucharist
Monday 26th August
No Service today
Wednesday 27th August
10am Holy Communion
Sunday 1st September
8am Holy Communion
9.30am Cafe Church
Monday 2nd September
9.15am Parish Prayers
10am Holy Communion
Sunday 18th August
8am Holy Communion
10am Sing a New Song - British Legion Car Park
Monday 19th August
9.15am Parish Prayers
Wednesday 21st August
10am Holy Communion [By candlelight as electricity will be off]
Sunday 25th August
10am Parish Eucharist
Monday 26th August
No Service today
Wednesday 27th August
10am Holy Communion
Sunday 1st September
8am Holy Communion
9.30am Cafe Church
Monday 2nd September
9.15am Parish Prayers
about our services
8am Holy Communion
The 8 o’clock service is a spoken [no music] Holy Communion.
It is a quiet, intimate service, usually with quite a small congregation. It follows the Common Worship liturgy with prayers, a short address and the Eucharist. It generally lasts about 45 minutes. The 8am service takes place every 1st and 3rd Sundays throughout the year but occasionally may be arranged on other Sundays where it is appropriate to have an additional communion service. This gentle early morning service is one of the constants in the church’s history and will have been celebrated at St Michael’s in much the same form for over 170 years. |
service of the word
Also referred to as The Third Sunday Service.
Everyone is welcome to attend the 3rd Sunday Service which is a less formal service led by a team of clergy and lay members. (Holy Communion is at 8.00 am on this Sunday.) Throughout the year the services follow a central theme. The content varies and it is based on sound Bible teaching. Music, hymns, prayers and presentations are included and form an important part of the service. (Although a crèche is not provided the service is relayed to the Narthex and toys and equipment are available for children.) Following the services everyone is invited to enjoy coffee and fellowship in the Narthex at the back of the church. The Service of the Word is on the 3rd Sunday each month at 10am. |
messy church
Messy Church is an informal church for families. Its values are Christ-centred and are based on creativity, hospitality and celebration. Together, we use hands-on activities to explore Bible stories.
Although Messy Church is geared towards the under-12 age group (NB children must be accompanied by a grown up) all ages are welcome. After the activities and a clergy-led talk, the children have tea whilst the adults enjoy a cup of tea/coffee. Everyone looks forward to the delicious home-made cakes! We meet once a month on a Friday in the Narthex at St Michael’s Church, West Hill from 3.45pm to 6pm. All the dates are included in the School’s newsletters plus there are posters around the village. Why don’t you give Messy Church a try? Dates for 2019 see "Things we do in West Hill" all-age celebration
Occasionally we hold a more informal service to celebrate some special event or village activity. Our All-Age service is a relaxed and informal celebration with straightforward words, simple prayers and readings and well-known songs or hymns. A written order of service will guide you through. We may also have some special parts of the service including a choir anthem or children's activity.
Families and children are especially welcome and there will usually be refreshments after the service and a chance to socialise and meet new friends. |
10am parish Eucharist
Also referred to as Holy Communion
The Common Worship Liturgy is used and it is set within an easily followed booklet. The service includes music, hymns and prayers which are based on the Church of England's Lectionary readings and the sermon's focus. The services are led by members of the Mission Community Clergy. Family communions are held at many festival services and especially at Easter and Christmas. (Although a crèche is not provided the service is relayed to the Narthex and toys and equipment are available for children.) Following the services everyone is invited to enjoy coffee and fellowship in the Narthex at the back of the church. Cafe Church
A new approach providing an informal setting both for families and others of any age to explore aspects of Christianity and knowing God. We sit in groups, amply supplied with tea or coffee, soft drinks and cakes, and listen to a short talk or bible reading and explore what it means to us and our world. We often have a quiz and enjoy a song or two. Children have their own activities with group leaders in the church.
Cafe Church is on the 1st Sunday each month starting at 9.30am. |
