St Michael's Church, Stoke Gifford
Living to make a difference
Thursday 9 May is our next Whole Church Prayer Gathering, and we are combining that with communion for Ascension Day.
It starts at 7.30pm in St Michael’s Church, and we will be worshipping together (worship accessible for all congregations), praying together, listening to what God is calling us too, and sharing communion.
For those who would like to, we are encouraging people to fast for the day as well.
Join us for an evening of inspiration and vision at our Annual Meeting and Vision Night! On Wednesday 24 April at 7.30pm, we’ll be gathering in St Michael’s Centre Auditorium.
Throughout the evening we will be looking forward at our vision, values and strategy.
And we’ll also complete our formal Church of England annual meeting requirements as the PCC.
The PCC (Parochial Church Council) is the governing body of St Michael’s overseeing our ministry and mission. It is responsible for ensuring compliance with policies, proper recruitment and staff management. The PCC is required to hold an APCM (Annual Parochial Church Meeting) where reports are shared, accounts approved, and new members and officers are elected. Anyone can come to the annual meeting; only those on the electoral roll can vote.
This is a key time to hear about the vision of the church and give thanks for all the Lord has done for us, so put the date in your diaries,
You can just turn up, but it would aid us in planning if you could register in advance. Please click here.
If you have questions to raise during the meeting, please can you submit them in advance on this form
Meeting Documents are available on this link
The PCC (Parochial Church Council) is made up of Clergy, Church Wardens, members of the Deanery and Diocesan Synods and a number of elected members. Being a member of the PCC means you are part of decision making, and carries some legal responsibilities. PCC members are considered ‘trustees’ by the Charity Commission. To stand for election to the PCC you must be 16 or over, on the church Electoral Roll, regularly take communion, and be legally allowed to be a Charity Trustee.
At the meeting on Wednesday 24 April we will be electing new members. If you have an interest in standing, please contact the PCC Secretary via the church office or speak with Simon.
In line with our commitment to being more eco-friendly, we will not be printing multiple copies of the meeting documents. Please download in advance or bring a device with you that you can access the internet on. Printed copies will be available on request in advance. – please sign-up to request them
We’ve been running Alpha at St Michael’s for many years, and hundreds of people have enjoyed the space to ask the big questions of life in a relaxed and open environment.
Alpha is a place where no subject is off-limits, and no question is too silly, difficult, or controversial (really!). It’s a place to find out what Christians believe, to see whether any of it adds up in practice, to decide what you think and – if you’re up for it – to give some of it a go.
We’d love you to join our next Alpha. There is one starting on Wednesday 1 May in the evening (7pm). To sign-up click here or email Alpha@stmichaelsbristol.org
How Alpha works:
We meet once a week, on a Wednesday, for 8 weeks. There is a Saturday together in the middle for a slightly longer time of food and discussion.
To find out more about Alpha, or to sign up for the next course, please contact us!
Re:fresh Craft and Chat Evening
Our next Re:fresh Women’s Ministry event at St Michael’s is on Friday 10 May in the Auditorium.
Join us for a delightful evening of creativity and camaraderie at our Re:fresh Women’s Craft Evening! Whether you’re an experienced crafter, just dipping your toes in, or never tried anything like it before, this event is for you.
All materials, soft drinks and snacks are included in the ticket price. Bring your own alcohol if you would like to.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect. Sign up now for a night of laughter, relaxation, and creativity!
During the evening there will be the opportunity to try out two different activities from the following six options:
Each activity will be led by someone explaining the activity and doing it alongside you. The only exception to this is the colouring/bible journalling option, which will be self-led.
Or you can sit and chat if you prefer!
We want the evening to be fun, relaxed and informal. There is no need to have any experience in crafting. It’s a great chance to try something new. All materials are provided and whatever you work on or create you will be able to take home with you.
Tickets are only £8, and bookings close on 1 May.
There will be two activity sessions, and you will be able to try two different activities. Doors open at 7pm. The first activity will begin at 7.30pm and will run for an hour we will then have a short break before the second activity,
When booking, please indicate your first and second choice of activity for EACH session. Where possible we will try and allocate everyone to their first choice for each session.
Look forward to seeing you there!
One of the key themes at St Michael’s is Sharing Jesus Together. Through the Mission Support Group, St Michael’s Church has formed partnerships with individuals and organisations reaching out to help and share Jesus with people and communities in the UK and around the world.
Every couple of months we have a gathering on zoom, where we share news from some of our Mission Partners. It’s a great way to keep in touch with what’s going on and to pray for the work they are doing.
Monday 29 April 8pm
A chance to catch up on Zoom with what our Mission Partners are up to. This time we will feature Katia Rocks in Brazil and The Brickworks in South Sudan our partners for April and May. We will also be including any recent news from our other partners and lifting them all up in prayer.
The next events for Mission Matters are:
Sunday teaching is a key part of St Michael’s. We aim to have a series of engaging and thought-provoking topics to deepen our understanding of the Bible and its relevance in our lives today.
From exploring foundational biblical principles, to addressing pressing contemporary issues, our aim is to equip and inspire each member of our communities to live out their faith with purpose and conviction. Join us as we seek to grow together in knowledge, wisdom, and love.
Following the success of our first ever ‘Holiday at Home’ in July 2022, we are planning a ‘Day at the seaside’ themed event at St Michael’s Centre on Thursday 18 July 2024 from 9.30am-4.30pm.
It will be a fun-filled day with a wide range of activities and good food, all designed to help us take a ’Trip down Memory Lane…’
Bookings can be made online here in-person at the Office on Monday-Friday between 9am-5pm.
The ticket price of £10 is payable (by cash, card or online) at the time of booking.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Fill in the form below or Click here to book
Below are some photos of our first ever Holiday at Home in 2022
Download our weekly Prayer Diary
Prayer Diary til 27 April Here
Why not come along, eat breakfast with others in a relaxed and friendly setting, and listen to an interesting and inspiring talk?
We will be gathering in the auditorium to eat together, followed by a talk.
Each month we have a different speaker on a range of topics.
This month we are joined by Joseph Wu who is part of the Holy Trinity Stapleton Grafting team, and will speak about his experiences of moving to the UK from Hong Kong.
Please sign-up in advance if you can, so that we can order and make enough food.
If you can no longer make it, please let us know
Suggested donation £5 per adult (£1 per child). You can donate by card when you sign-up, or on the day via cash or card
Click here to go straight to the online form
At St Michael’s we want to live to make a difference, by being a Christian heart at the centre of our communities. If St Michael’s is your home church we encourage you to join the electoral roll.
The Electoral Roll is the Church of England’s official register of who worships with us here at St Michael’s. If you’re not currently on the roll, we would love you to sign-up.
If you completed a form for the 2019 -2025 electoral roll (the past five years ) you do not need to complete one again, unless your details have changed.
The application deadline is Sunday 7 April to ensure it is completed by our Annual Meeting on 24 April.
It is your parish church register of electors. It is the list of those qualified to attend and to vote at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting where the elections take place for the Parochial Church Council and the parish’s representatives on the Deanery Synod. Any person entitled to attend the Annual Church Parochial Meeting may raise any question of parochial or general church interest.
You can join the electoral roll online by filling in the form below.
Alternatively, you can complete a paper form and return it to the church office.
You can use a Church Near You to determine whether your home address falls within St Michael’s parish boundaries or not.
Click here to use a Church Near You
If you still have questions or would like some help, you can contact us.
Click on the button below to go to the online form
Alternatively you can download a paper copy of the form here
Do you have something at home which is broken but you don’t quite know how to fix it? Well, the Repair Café may be for you! We have people fixing textiles, small electrical items, bikes and much more!
Do you use Ecover washing up liquid? Would you like to get a refill to avoid getting a new plastic bottle? If you do then come along to the Repair Café and we can sell you a refill. Please bring along your old bottle and we can refill it for you.
Our next Repair Café is below
The next events for Repair Cafe are:
Repair Cafe runs from 10am til 12pm
If you have things to repair or you’d like to get involved in repairing things do come along. Please contact Mike Watkivs via email
He was a gentleman on whom I built an absolute trust.’ These words of wounded disappointment belong to King Duncan in Macbeth, but they could have come from Mollie in the final episode of the Traitors! .…………. click here to continue reading an Easter Message from Revd Canon Simon Jones.
7.30pm St Michael’s Church -Join us for service of Holy Communion. The Live stream link is here
All-Age Good Friday service 10.30 am in the Centre – Join us for an interactive journey to the cross. The nature of this service means it will be in-person only (no live stream).
Good Friday Reflective Service 12pm in Church – Join us in Church for our Good Friday Reflective Service with Holy Communion. Stay for as little or as long as you like. Arrive or leave on the quarter-hour. Communion will be at 1.45pm. Live stream link here
Join in as we celebrate the Good News of the risen Lord Jesus! All services will also be live-streamed.
Read a digital copy of “Why Easter?” here.
