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.
there will be no services in st michael's church
until further notice
Due to the coronavirus outbreak the Church of England has decided that all public worship should stop. This means that with immediate effect there will be no services at St Michael’s until further notice.
The church building itself will also be locked for the time being.
Contact details for members of the Clergy are in The Messenger or use the "Contact Us" page on this site.
We very much hope that it will not be too long before we are back to our church services as usual.
The church building itself will also be locked for the time being.
Contact details for members of the Clergy are in The Messenger or use the "Contact Us" page on this site.
We very much hope that it will not be too long before we are back to our church services as usual.
join in an on-line service with St Michael's
On-line services in West Hill
We are now holding regular services on-line using Zoom.
Zoom enables lots of us to join in a live experience, seeing and hearing each other in an act of shared worship.
Details of each service will be published here a few days ahead and help is available if you are unfamiliar with Zoom and would like to join in - just "Contact Us"
We are now holding regular services on-line using Zoom.
Zoom enables lots of us to join in a live experience, seeing and hearing each other in an act of shared worship.
Details of each service will be published here a few days ahead and help is available if you are unfamiliar with Zoom and would like to join in - just "Contact Us"
This Sunday, 31st May, we celebrate Pentecost
This coming Sunday we are celebrating Pentecost, the day the Spirit was breathed with tongues of fire into the followers of Jesus, and the Church was born. So, because we are celebrating a birthday, we shall have red balloons!
It will be a celebration based on Acts 2. 1-21 (NIV): "All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit."
Joining via the Zoom App is recommended but if you are joining from a browser the link is:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84374237602?pwd=QmlKUkRqRGRMdFJ4MWRDVlRDU2FjZz09
Remember this Sunday - 9.30 for 10.00 start
We are always glad to welcome participants for their first time, so if you haven’t joined before, please join us this Sunday.
Any questions or concerns, please "Contact Us"
This coming Sunday we are celebrating Pentecost, the day the Spirit was breathed with tongues of fire into the followers of Jesus, and the Church was born. So, because we are celebrating a birthday, we shall have red balloons!
It will be a celebration based on Acts 2. 1-21 (NIV): "All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit."
Joining via the Zoom App is recommended but if you are joining from a browser the link is:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84374237602?pwd=QmlKUkRqRGRMdFJ4MWRDVlRDU2FjZz09
Remember this Sunday - 9.30 for 10.00 start
We are always glad to welcome participants for their first time, so if you haven’t joined before, please join us this Sunday.
Any questions or concerns, please "Contact Us"
Services from the diocese
Pentecost - 31st may
This week we are invited to a special Pentecost Service on Sunday to celebrate the end of the "Thy Kingdom Come" global wave of prayer which began on Ascension Day (21 May).
In the Bible, Pentecost is when God sent the Holy Spirit to help Jesus’ Disciples in their mission to share their message of good news with others (Acts 2:1-41).
The service is led by James Grier, our Mission Enabler, and features key workers from Devon sharing how we can pray for them, as well as a powerful new rendition of the Lord’s Prayer and songs by the worship band King’s Anthem. Bishop Robert is giving the talk.
In the Bible, Pentecost is when God sent the Holy Spirit to help Jesus’ Disciples in their mission to share their message of good news with others (Acts 2:1-41).
The service is led by James Grier, our Mission Enabler, and features key workers from Devon sharing how we can pray for them, as well as a powerful new rendition of the Lord’s Prayer and songs by the worship band King’s Anthem. Bishop Robert is giving the talk.
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Our Sunday Choral Eucharist for Pentecost comes from Exeter Cathedral led by the Very Revd Jonathan Greener, Dean of Exeter. Click to watch it here anytime after 10am. The order of service can be downloaded here>>> |
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Almighty God,
on this day you opened the way of eternal life to every race and nation by the promised gift of your Holy Spirit:
Shed abroad this gift throughout the world by the preaching of the Gospel,
that it may reach to the ends of the earth;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
Collect for Pentecost
worship by phone - "Daily hope"
The Church of England has launched a free dial-in worship service to bring prayer to you at home. "Daily Hope" offers hymns, prayers and reflections as well as full worship services from the Church of England at the end of a telephone line.
Just ring 0800 804 8044 (available 24 hours) You will hear a special greeting from Archbishop Welby before being able to choose from a range of options.
"The Daily Hope service will provide comfort and hope for everyone, especially in this Easter season," the Archbishop explains.
This is likely to be of particular value to those without internet access, so please pass the information on to anyone you know who might be interested.
Just ring 0800 804 8044 (available 24 hours) You will hear a special greeting from Archbishop Welby before being able to choose from a range of options.
"The Daily Hope service will provide comfort and hope for everyone, especially in this Easter season," the Archbishop explains.
This is likely to be of particular value to those without internet access, so please pass the information on to anyone you know who might be interested.
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.) The service is easy to follow and often the content and interesting videos are shown on our film projection system. 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
BMessy 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 2020 see "News" page 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. |
