December 2021 Services
For general information about the services at St Michaels please see the Services Overview page.
The 9.30am Parish Communion service is held in the church building, and is open to all to attend (subject to seating restrictions), and will also be live-streamed as shown below.
The 8.00am Communion Service is held in the church building.
The 11.15am Family Service is held in the church building. We are not currently live-streaming this service.
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The 8.00am Communion Service is held in the church building.
The 11.15am Family Service is held in the church building. We are not currently live-streaming this service.
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The seating arrangements at church services are:
The south side of the church (right of the central aisle) will be for those who require social distancing, everyone to wear masks and no-one to sing.
The north side of the church (left of the central aisle) will be for those who wish to sing and are happy being around people who may or may not be wearing masks. In this area, wearing of masks is optional, and singing (where applicable) is encouraged.
Update 9 December 2021 - All are now required to wear a mask in church unless exempt
The south side of the church (right of the central aisle) will be for those who require social distancing, everyone to wear masks and no-one to sing.
The north side of the church (left of the central aisle) will be for those who wish to sing and are happy being around people who may or may not be wearing masks. In this area, wearing of masks is optional, and singing (where applicable) is encouraged.
Update 9 December 2021 - All are now required to wear a mask in church unless exempt
Live streaming of services is now both on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/StMichaelsSandhurst) and also on YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC4vYB32hY4ana2nl8NeM-lA.
The Facebook post can be viewed immediately after the event; the Youtube video takes a few hours to be available after the service has finished.
The Facebook post can be viewed immediately after the event; the Youtube video takes a few hours to be available after the service has finished.
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Sunday 5 December
8.00am Holy Communion In church 9.30am Parish Communion (Traditional) In church and live-streamed Topic & Readings:
"Prepare The Way Of The Lord" Malachi 3:1-4 Luke 3:1-6 
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Sunday 5 December 11.15am Family Service In Church
Topic and Reading:
"Getting Ready" Luke 3:1-14 Sunday 5 December 6.30pm Contemplative Evening Prayer
In church and live-streamed | ||
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Sunday 12 December
8.00am Holy Communion In church 9.30am Parish Communion (Informal) In church and live-streamed Topic & Readings:
"The Message And The Messenger" Psalm 146 Luke 3:7-18 |
Sunday 12 December 4.15pm Christingle In Church
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Sunday 19 December
8.00am Holy Communion In church 9.30am Parish Communion (Reflective) In church and live-streamed Topic & Readings:
"Elizabeth And Mary" Micah 5:2-5a Luke 1:39-45
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Sunday 19 December 11.15am Family Service In Church
Topic:
"Elizabeth And Mary" Sunday 19 December 7.00pm Carol Service In Church
Preceded by handbell ringing from 6.15pm | ||
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Friday 24 December Christmas Eve
3.15pm Nativity Service
Friday 24 December Christmas Eve
7.00pm Carol Service In church and live-streamed
Preceded by handbell ringing from 6.15pm |
Friday 24 December Christmas Eve
11.30pm Midnight Mass
Readings:
Isaiah 9:2-7 John 1:1-14 |
Saturday 25 December Christmas Day
8.00am Holy Communion In church. Sermon below.
9.30am All Age Communion In church and live-streamed
8.00am Holy Communion In church. Sermon below.
9.30am All Age Communion In church and live-streamed
Readings:
Hebrews 1:1-4
Luke 2:1-20
Hebrews 1:1-4
Luke 2:1-20
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Sunday 26 December 1st Sunday of Christmas
8.00am Holy Communion In church
8.00am Holy Communion In church
Topic & Readings:
"St Stephen"
Acts 7:51-60
Matthew 23:34-39
"St Stephen"
Acts 7:51-60
Matthew 23:34-39