Author: Laura Thomas

Lunar New Year

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Lunar New Year Event

St Michael’s is hosting a special Hong Kong Lunar New Year event on Sunday 15 February in the Lower Hall in St Michael’s Centre 2.30pm – 5pm.

This event is organised by South Gloucestershire Council

A team of volunteers from St Michael’s have a stall at this event and will be having a cake sale with proceeds going to our mission partner inHope.

The event will include food, games, craft activities, live music – and lion dancing! It is open to all!


There is a guided tour of the centre (space limited sign-up here) aimed at those new or visiting for the first time.

If you would like to help on the day, please get in touch via the church office.

We have produced some Lai See (Red packets) to give away to all visitors to the Lunar New Year Event, this will contain information about St Michael’s and a QR code to view a video message. To contribute to this mission you can sponsor this and even receive some red packets yourself! Click here for more information

Copy of LNY minisite by Laura Thomas

Sunday Sermon Series

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Sunday Sermon Series

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.

Click here to download the latest teaching programme

Saturday Breakfast

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Saturday Breakfast

Saturday 14 February 2026 8.30am

Click HERE to book.

Why not come along, eat breakfast with others in a relaxed and friendly setting, and listen to an interesting and inspiring talk?

We gather in the auditorium to eat together, and then listen to a talk.

Each month we have a different speaker on a range of topics. 

This month our guest speaker is Rowena from Embrace the Middle East.  They are one of our new Mission Partners so do come and hear about the work they do the families they support

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

Lent 2026

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Lent 2026

Lent begins with our Ash Wednesday Communion Service on 18 February at 7.30pm in the auditorium.

This lovely service included the opportunity to be signed with the cross in ash, as we began this season of reflection.

The Church of England’s theme for Lent 2026 is Draw Near: Life-giving habits for Lent.

This year’s resources have the theme of a rhythm of life– habits and patterns which help us grow as disciples of Jesus day by day. This is similar to the Rule of Life practices which we have been focussing on as a church over the past few years.

Each week a different contributor explores a different aspect of Christian discipleship – worshipping together, praying, exploring the Bible, sharing communion, offering service and sharing the good news with others. 

There is a booklet containing the reflections, which can be purchased online (Church House Publishing, Amazon, and other retailers)

And the Everyday Faith app will have reflections every Monday to Saturday throughout Lent, based on the booklet.

The focus on habits and practices for discipleship in the reflections complements the focus on stories of discipleship from across the Anglican Communion – the focus for the 2026 Archbishop of Canterbury’s Lent Book (published by SPCK), Dancing to the Heartbeat of God, which is also available from online bookstores.