The streetwise Shepherds have returned to their flocks, and the Geeks from the East have arrived at Bethlehem via Jerusalem with their Gifts and had to modify their Theory of Everything somewhat. It's that inbetween time – the world thinks Christmas is all over.
But it's not all over until the…
A great start to our Christmas journey with a beautiful "Once in Royal" solo from choral scholar Rebecca, and 9 Lessons and Carols in 63 minutes, including the 19th century Yorkshire pub carol version of "While shepherds watched" by Foster.
In God's Grand Design, His Son Jesus was born in an…
Fr David and the clergy, servers, choir and congregation extend a warm welcome each and all to come and join us at St Michael’s, Mount Dinham, for any or all of our Services over the Advent, Christmas and Epiphany seasons.... Read more
“... there was always a November space after the leaves have fallen when ... it was almost indecent to intrude on the woods ... for their glory terrestrial had departed and their glory celestial of spirit and purity and whiteness had not yet come upon them.”
Anne of Windy Poplars ―…
“I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers. It would be terrible if we just skipped from September to November, wouldn't it?” Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery.
So here are a few highlights of October at St Michael's.
Sunday 5th October; new singers especially welcome.…
This post complements the September Services one with the main events of the month ahead. You may use the Events Page and the Events Categories to get more details about these and other forthcoming events.
At the start of the new academic year it's good to welcome back our students and…
The warm mid-June Monday evening past, about 120 of us heard the technical brilliance, musicality and sheer joy of David Briggs (www.david-briggs.org) in his spectacular Inaugural Recital on our new Organ. I think every pipe, pedal, key and stop was played, individually and all together!
Starting with a Fanfare by Graham…
With much less fuss than last year so far, the news from Saturday 7th June is that HeCtor, the young male, has fledged and flown, and returned to the church tower. The young females have been flapping their wings on the edge of the trefoil opening, but not yet left…
Hopefully you've seen the Posters in the recent News Update blog. This is the same information in Diary form combined with the Music List for June. We have now had a myriad (10,000) views of the blog, from 65 different countries - thank you.
Meanwhile, keep watching our Peregrine chicks,…