Events

Plainsong Vespers, 6pm


Services
Plainsong Vespers, 6pm
25
Feb
2025

The ancient service of Vespers is held by candlelight. This service is the Evening Office and its character is one of thanksgiving. Beginning with the Angelus at 18:00, the Evening Office of Vespers is sung with plainsong psalms, hymns, the Magnificat and prayers. Read more about Vespers here.. This meditative service is also streamed live from…

Plainsong Vespers, 6pm


Services
Plainsong Vespers, 6pm
27
Feb
2025

The ancient service of Vespers is held by candlelight. This service is the Evening Office and its character is one of thanksgiving. Beginning with the Angelus at 18:00, the Evening Office of Vespers is sung with plainsong psalms, hymns, the Magnificat and prayers. Read more about Vespers here.. This meditative service is also streamed live from…

Big Clean! Spring Clean for Lent, from 10:30


Community, Music
1
Mar
2025

Join us from 10:30 for a heart warming and virtuous Spring Clean for Lent at St. Michael’s!! The Big Clean is back, with the fierce hope that spring may have sprung. We will share new dusters, warming tea, delicious cakes and even board games for the lazy! ... Read more

Lecture: A Life Described ~ the Confessions of S. Augustine (354-430 a.d.)


Community, Lectures, Music
Lecture: A Life Described ~ the Confessions of S. Augustine (354-430 a.d.)
6
Mar
2025

We are delighted to welcome Professor Oliver Nicholson back to launch the new Lectures Series for 2025. With an introduction from Fr Nigel Mason, the evening includes refreshments. Please arrive at 6.45pm for 7.00pm. Entry is by donation. Oliver is a retired professor of Classics and Mediaeval Studies. He was the General Editor…

Lent Reading Group: The Confessions of S. Augustine


Community, Lectures
12
Mar
2025

A group will meet at S. Michael’s to discuss the Confessions of Saint Augustine of Hippo (354 – 430 A.D.), every Wednesday during Lent from 7 p.m. to 8.15 p.m. The group is led by Professor Oliver Nicholson. Copies of the Confessions will be available. Click here for more information. This week: Conff. 1 and 2,…

Lent Reading Group: The Confessions of S. Augustine


Community, Lectures
Lent Reading Group: The Confessions of S. Augustine
19
Mar
2025

A group will meet at S. Michael’s to discuss the Confessions of Saint Augustine of Hippo (354 – 430 A.D.), every Wednesday during Lent from 7 p.m. to 8.15 p.m. The group is led by Professor Oliver Nicholson. Copies of the Confessions will be available. Click here for more information. This week: Conff. 3 and 4,…

Lent Reading Group: The Confessions of S. Augustine


Community, Lectures
Lent Reading Group: The Confessions of S. Augustine
26
Mar
2025

A group will meet at S. Michael’s to discuss the Confessions of Saint Augustine of Hippo (354 – 430 A.D.), every Wednesday during Lent from 7 p.m. to 8.15 p.m. The group is led by Professor Oliver Nicholson. Copies of the Confessions will be available. Click here for more information. This week: Conff. 5 and 6,…

Lent Reading Group: The Confessions of S. Augustine


Community, Lectures
Lent Reading Group: The Confessions of S. Augustine
2
Apr
2025

A group will meet at S. Michael’s to discuss the Confessions of Saint Augustine of Hippo (354 – 430 A.D.), every Wednesday during Lent from 7 p.m. to 8.15 p.m. The group is led by Professor Oliver Nicholson. Copies of the Confessions will be available. Click here for more information. This week: Conff. 7-8; Court rhetor,…

Lent Reading Group: The Confessions of S. Augustine


Community, Lectures
Lent Reading Group: The Confessions of S. Augustine
9
Apr
2025

A group will meet at S. Michael’s to discuss the Confessions of Saint Augustine of Hippo (354 – 430 A.D.), every Wednesday during Lent from 7 p.m. to 8.15 p.m. The group is led by Professor Oliver Nicholson. Copies of the Confessions will be available. Click here for more information. This week: Conff.…

The Feast of St. Wite – Pilgrimage to Whitchurch Canonicorum


Community, Music, Services
1
Jun
2025

St Wite’s Feast Day falls on the 1st of June. In the Dorset village of Whitchurch Canonicorum during the 16th-century there was a local custom of offering her cakes and ale on this day. A pilgrimage to Whitchurch Canonicorum may be happenieng on this day. Look out for updates on the Friends of St.…

Past Events

Plainsong Vespers, 6pm


Services
Plainsong Vespers, 6pm
20
Feb
2025

The ancient service of Vespers is held by candlelight. This service is the Evening Office and its character is one of thanksgiving. Beginning with the Angelus at 18:00, the Evening Office of Vespers is sung with plainsong psalms, hymns, the Magnificat and prayers. Read more about Vespers here.. This meditative service is also streamed live from…

Plainsong Vespers, 6pm


Services
Plainsong Vespers, 6pm
18
Feb
2025

The ancient service of Vespers is held by candlelight. This service is the Evening Office and its character is one of thanksgiving. Beginning with the Angelus at 18:00, the Evening Office of Vespers is sung with plainsong psalms, hymns, the Magnificat and prayers. Read more about Vespers here.. This meditative service is also streamed…

The Feast of Candlemas


Community, Music, Services
2
Feb
2025

11am Sung Mass, with the Revd Sarah Cumming. 6pm Evensong & Benediction, with Fr Steven Martin. All welcome! Candlemas – the Feast of the Presentation of our Lord, (or the Purification of the Blessed Virgin) – on February 2nd marks the end of the 40 days of Christmas. Refreshments will be served after…

Epiphany services & music


Community, Music, Services
Epiphany services & music
5
Jan
2025

This begins the season of Epiphanytide and is sometimes called Three Kings’ Day. Join us for this Feast day, commemorating the visit of the Magi to the Christ child. Sung Mass at 11:00, with celebrant Nigel Mason.Setting: Missa l’hora passa (Viadana)Motet: Past three o’clock (trad) Evensong & Benediction at 18:00, offered by the Ven.…

Christmas Day


Community, Music, Services
25
Dec
2024

Celebrate Christmas Day at St. Michael’s! We will commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ, with a Sung Mass filled with sacred music, liturgy, readings and incense. The Mass is followed by celebrations and refreshment at the West end of the church. Sung Mass with Prayers at the Crib. ... Read more

Midnight Mass


Community, Music, Services
24
Dec
2024

Midnight Mass is the first liturgy of Christmastide that is celebrated on the night of Christmas Eve, traditionally beginning at midnight. At St. Michael’s the Sung Mass is preceded by Carols from the West Gallery at 11:00pm, followed by the Mass at 11:30pm. Sung Mass with Blessing of the Crib. ... Read…

Setting up the Crib


Community, Music, Services
Setting up the Crib
21
Dec
2024

Join us on the Winter Solstice for a festive cuppa in this lovely church as we roll up our sleeves to set up the Crib for Christmas. The babe Himself will be carried in procession at Midnight Mass; brought to the crib and blessed by the priest. This year we warmly welcome…

Gaudete Sunday


Community, Music, Services
15
Dec
2024

The Rose Candle of the Advent wreath is lit on this 3rd Sunday of Advent. Known as Gaudete Sunday, from the Introit words “Rejoice in the Lord alway”; this Sunday is a moment of festive delight during the reflective season of Advent. The liturgical colour is rose red. Music for Gaudete Sunday Setting:…

Global Harmony & Friends Christmas Concert


Community, Music, Services
14
Dec
2024

7pm CONCERT Celebrate the season with songs for winter and Christmas from around the world. Global Harmony and Sandford Sings present songs from traditions including the republic of Georgia, African and American gospels and traditional folk carols from Yorkshire. Tickets £10 (£5 concessions) on the door. Proceeds go towards the upkeep and development of…

Sankta Lucia


Community, Music, Services
13
Dec
2024

On the Feast of Sankta Lucia, this magical concert returns to St Michael’s. Click here for tickets. Come join us for an unforgettable evening of traditional Swedish music with procession by candle light, with Rosa Rebecka, ExeSwedes Choir and Friends. Rosa writes, “Experience the enchanting atmosphere as the church is transformed into a magical…