The S. Michael’s Lectures Series was founded at the church in 1992 to bring ideas and spark conversation in the inspired setting of the west end of St. Michael’s. Themes are explored which connect people to a deeper understanding of the world, themselves and each other and the series draws audiences from a range of political and faith backgrounds. Lectures are usually held on the first Thursday of the month at 7:00pm for 7:30pm, with refreshments and an opportunity for donations. All are very warmly welcome.

DATES for 2025

MARCH | Professor Oliver Nicholson
Thursday 6th  • A Life Described: the Confessions of S. Augustine (354-430 A.D.)

MAY | The Ven. David Gunn Johnson 
Thursday 8th  • The Cost of Anglican Catholicism.

JUNE | Bijan Omrani
Thursday 5th  • The Beauty of Holiness: where did it come from and do we still need it?

JULY |  David Cook
Thursday 3rd  • Religion in Stained Glass.

AUGUST | Recess

SEPTEMBER |  Dr. Richard W Parker
Sunday 21st  • Heritage Open Days* Special Event: The Architecture of S. Michael & All Angels -
talk and tour of Mount Dinham.

OCTOBER | Samantha Knight KC
Thursday 2nd  • Modern Slavery in England in 2025: how, why and what can we do?

NOVEMBER | Timothy Noon (t.b.c.)
Thursday 6th  • A History of Cathedral Music.

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* During September each year, the Heritage Open Days at S. Michael’s feature talks, lectures and tours. The theme for 2025 is architecture. In 2013 the St Michael’s Organ Restoration Project inspired the Heritage Lectures Series which was generously funded by the National Heritage Fund. 

All lectures in the series are free to attend. Refreshments are served. Donations are gratefully received.