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…
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…
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!
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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…
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,…
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,…
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,…
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,…
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.…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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.
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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.
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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…
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
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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…
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…