Welcome to the Website of St Michael and All Angels Church, Sandhurst, Berkshire
Welcome by Rev John Castle, Rector
St Michael’s is a community of people who worship God together, and who want to know God better and serve him better in our daily lives.
People come to our church for all sorts of reasons - at major life events such as marriage, christenings, bereavement, to find God and his purpose for their lives or to get involved in a local Christian community.
Whoever you are, we hope you'll find what you are looking for on this site, so we can help you practically, spiritually or however we can!
People come to our church for all sorts of reasons - at major life events such as marriage, christenings, bereavement, to find God and his purpose for their lives or to get involved in a local Christian community.
Whoever you are, we hope you'll find what you are looking for on this site, so we can help you practically, spiritually or however we can!
Covid Update January 2021The GOOD NEWS is that we are still allowed to meet for services. Please remember to sit at the end of pews so that there is plenty of space between the person at the other end. All spacing is over 1 metre and in several places close to 2m When you come up for communion, please remember to keep 2m away from the person in front and there is pink tape on the floor to help you with this. Please don't talk to other households / bubbles inside church. Please remember your face covering (unless exempt) The church is cleaned after every service ready for the next one. Visiting the ChurchWe are trying to keep the church open as much as possible for private prayer, but this does depend upon the availability of volunteer stewards.
Supporting UsAll are welcome to join in our services whether online or in the church. If you wish to support our activities financially, please take a look at our Donations Page.
Commemoration Service Friday 16th AprilWe held a short service of Commemoration for HRH Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh on Friday 16th April. A recording of the service is available on our Facebook Page.
http://www.facebook.com/StMichaelsSandhurst APCM Sunday 25th AprilPapers for the Annual Parochial Church Meeting - including the Annual Review - are available here.
HighlightsBaby and Toddler Time sessions are due to resume on Thursday 22nd April. See details here. Note especially that pre-booking is essential for the time being.
The April 2021 Newsletter is available here.
April 2021 Services are here.
A poem inspired by a visit to St Michaels can be found here.
Home Schooling SupportIf studying churches you may find this page (and perhaps others in the History section) helpful.
Please Pray For . . .Tearfund, one of the charities we support regularly as a church. See the article in the April newsletter or the Charities page.
The Sonning Deanery Prayer Cycle (updated each month) can be found here.
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"Cheering Us On"
The following article by Rev John Castle appears on the front page of the April 2021 Newsletter.
Well, it is happening at last! Restrictions to our lives are gradually being lifted. Vaccinations are being rolled out. Those who have been shielding from Covid are venturing out of their homes. Spring is here, and soon the blossoms on the Rectory cherry tree will be delighting our view as we enjoy the garden.
Isaiah’s message of encouragement speaks to us today:
"Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees. Say to those who are of a fearful heart, 'Be strong, do not fear. Here is your God!' " (Isaiah 35:3-4)
In March we heard about "Heroes of the Faith" who responded to God’s call to serve, to bear witness, to be faithful even to death. I hope that their stories gave you the right mix of challenge and encouragement.
The letter to the Hebrews talks of the "great cloud of witnesses", who are lining the road as we run "the race that is set before us" (Hebrews 12:1-2).
We too can encourage one another, remembering that in Jesus’ resurrection the victory has been won. He endured the cross, looking to "the joy that was set before him". Our task is to run with perseverance, keeping our eyes on him.
Isaiah’s message of encouragement speaks to us today:
"Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees. Say to those who are of a fearful heart, 'Be strong, do not fear. Here is your God!' " (Isaiah 35:3-4)
In March we heard about "Heroes of the Faith" who responded to God’s call to serve, to bear witness, to be faithful even to death. I hope that their stories gave you the right mix of challenge and encouragement.
The letter to the Hebrews talks of the "great cloud of witnesses", who are lining the road as we run "the race that is set before us" (Hebrews 12:1-2).
We too can encourage one another, remembering that in Jesus’ resurrection the victory has been won. He endured the cross, looking to "the joy that was set before him". Our task is to run with perseverance, keeping our eyes on him.
Facebook Page
We use this public Facebook Page to make announcements about Services and Activities.
Anyone can read this page, but only designated Editors can post to it.
http://www.facebook.com/StMichaelsSandhurst
We use this public Facebook Page to make announcements about Services and Activities.
Anyone can read this page, but only designated Editors can post to it.
http://www.facebook.com/StMichaelsSandhurst
Facebook Group
This private Facebook Group is where members of the congregation can exchange thoughts and ideas.
You need to make a request to join this group, but any member of the group can then post to it.
http://www.facebook.com/groups/StMichaelsSandhurst
This private Facebook Group is where members of the congregation can exchange thoughts and ideas.
You need to make a request to join this group, but any member of the group can then post to it.
http://www.facebook.com/groups/StMichaelsSandhurst
Safeguarding
Safeguarding information can be found here.
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