October 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 encouraged, and singing (where applicable) is encouraged.
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 encouraged, and singing (where applicable) is encouraged.
Live streaming of services is available on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/channel/UC4vYB32hY4ana2nl8NeM-lA
and also on our public Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/StMichaelsSandhurst
https://youtube.com/channel/UC4vYB32hY4ana2nl8NeM-lA
and also on our public Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/StMichaelsSandhurst
Sermon Series - Tough Questions For Todays Church
The topics for our sermon series in September and the first Sunday in October came out of the recent survey of our congregations. Issues around sexuality, same-sex marriage and gender identity will be dealt with in the ‘Living in Love and Faith’ course starting on 5 October (see September Newsletter page 13 for more details).
Many of these topics are both controversial and complex, and the sermons will help us to apply Christian principles and understanding rather than offering simple solutions or explanations.
For some people, a topic may touch a raw nerve. Please do reach out to one of the clergy or a trusted Christian to talk through how you are affected, and get support where necessary.
Many of these topics are both controversial and complex, and the sermons will help us to apply Christian principles and understanding rather than offering simple solutions or explanations.
For some people, a topic may touch a raw nerve. Please do reach out to one of the clergy or a trusted Christian to talk through how you are affected, and get support where necessary.
Sermon Series - Introducing The Book of Ruth
From 17th October we will be having a four-part sermon series on the book of Ruth. This is an unusual story for the Old Testament. Unlike most OT books, the book of Ruth is not about kings, leaders, prophets etc, but about an ordinary family, in particular about two women, Naomi and her daughter-in-law Ruth. It’s also named after a woman who isn’t even an Israelite.
It’s a story that begins with tragedy, but through the loyalty, compassion and integrity of the key characters ends happily. The central character, Ruth, is a foreigner (a Moabite). Yet she is commended for her loyalty and diligence, and becomes the ancestor of King David, and therefore, much later, of Jesus (and she is one of four women mentioned in Jesus’ genealogy in Matthew’s gospel[1]).
The story has appealed to people over the centuries, and explores themes that are highly relevant today: bereavement, migration, race relations, and the age-old question of where is God when things go wrong (and when they go right, too!). And, of course, love and marriage are central to the plot. There’s something for everyone in Ruth! And you can read it all for yourself in 10-20 minutes!
Rev John Castle
[1] Matthew 1:5
It’s a story that begins with tragedy, but through the loyalty, compassion and integrity of the key characters ends happily. The central character, Ruth, is a foreigner (a Moabite). Yet she is commended for her loyalty and diligence, and becomes the ancestor of King David, and therefore, much later, of Jesus (and she is one of four women mentioned in Jesus’ genealogy in Matthew’s gospel[1]).
The story has appealed to people over the centuries, and explores themes that are highly relevant today: bereavement, migration, race relations, and the age-old question of where is God when things go wrong (and when they go right, too!). And, of course, love and marriage are central to the plot. There’s something for everyone in Ruth! And you can read it all for yourself in 10-20 minutes!
Rev John Castle
[1] Matthew 1:5
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Sunday 3 October
8.00am Holy Communion In church 9.30am Parish Communion (Traditional) In church and live-streamed Topic & Readings:
"Why Racism is a Sin" Isaiah 56:3-8 Matthew 8:5-13 
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Sunday 3 October 11.15am Family Service In Church
Topic and Reading:
"God Has No Favourites" Matthew 8:5-13 Sunday 3 October 6.30pm Contemplative Evening Prayer
In church and live-streamed | ||||
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Sunday 10 October
8.00am Holy Communion In church 9.30am Parish Communion (All-Age) In church and live-streamed Topic & Readings:
"Harvest" Psalm 65:9-13 Leviticus 19:9-10 Matthew 6:25-27 |
Sunday 10 October 6.30pm
Ecumenical Service at Sandhurst Methodist Church |
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Sunday 17 October
8.00am Holy Communion In church 9.30am Parish Communion (Reflective) In church and live-streamed Topic & Readings:
"Ruth and Naomi: Facing Loss" Ruth 1 Matthew 5:1-2
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Sunday 17 October 11.15am Family Service In Church
Topic:
"Ruth Part 1" | ||
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Sunday 24 October
8.00am Holy Communion In church 9.30am Parish Communion (Community) In church and live-streamed Topic & Readings:
"Ruth and Naomi: The Kindness of Boaz" Ruth 2 Luke 6:32-36
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Sunday 31 October
8.00am Holy Communion In church 9.30am Parish Communion (Traditional) In church and live-streamed Topic & Readings:
"Ruth and Naomi: A Bold Step" Ruth 3 Luke 6:43-45 |
Sunday 31 October 6.30pm Memorial Service
In Church and live-streamed |