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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.

Latest Teaching Programme

From 24 May until the end of June, we are running two different series: One in the morning and one in the evening

Morning series: Confidence in a complex world (1 Peter)

This is inspired by the LICC Gateway Seven series, Life Group leaders have been equipped with additional resources for group sessions

Evening series: Wisdom for Whole of Life (Proverbs)

In this series we look at Godly wisdom rooted in knowing God, shaping everyday decisions, relationships, work, and character.

Click here to download the latest teaching programme

Saturday Breakfast

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Saturday Breakfast

Saturday 13 June 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. 

Our guest speaker this month is Jan Pike who will be speaking on Inter Faith Dialogue.
Jan has a long experience of cross-cultural living and interaction both overseas and in the UK with nearly 20 years’ experience of teaching English amongst (Muslim) refugee women in Bristol. These experiences have informed her current work and interest: enabling faith conversations between Muslim and Christian women at grass-roots level.

Jan is the author of the Bible Society’s Prophets Stories and co-author of the Grove Booklet Storying Christian and Muslim faith together.

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

Re:fresh

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Re:fresh

Re:fresh is for women of all ages and life-stages. A chance to come together for an evening of connection, and be encouraged.

Greek Island Movie Singalong

Our next  women’s event is on Friday 5 June.

Join us for an evening of fun and fellowship.  Sing along to a well-known film and eat Greek-inspired nibbles!
It will be an abba-solutely fantastic evening! There will be space for dancing as well as the movie sing-along. Fancy dress (Greek island theme or 70’s Disco!) is encouraged but optional!
Tickets for this fantastic evening are just £8 each and include Greek-themed nibbles and soft drinks. Please bring your own alcohol if you would like to.
Please get your tickets in advance, so we can cater for the right numbers.

Bookings must close 1 June.

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Gift Day May 2026

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Gift Day May 2026

Our historic Church building has held more than bricks and mortar — it has held us. But buildings don’t stand still. They either fade, or they’re renewed.

The Heart of the Community Project has been more than a building project. It has been a fourfold vision:

  • Build the St Michael’s Church Centre
  • Give 10% away beyond ourselves
  • Restore our historic church
  • Renew our existing buildings

Last year, you helped achieve so much through your generosity: The historic Church building has been fully renewed and refreshed. The vestry relocated to the old tower room. New practical facilities have been created, including toilets and a kitchen

We are now just £20,000 away from having all the funds needed to complete the church refurbishment

Pledge your gift

We aim to raise a total of £50,000 for:

Church refurbishment completion (£20,000 remaining)

Coffee Shop renewal (Flooring, Décor, Windows)

Lower Hall Upgrades (Flooring, Velux windows)

This Gift Day, please:

Pray. Consider. Give generously.

Every gift helps create welcoming, life-giving spaces for our community. Your gift has made a difference. And it will again

Can you give a one-off gift ?

Pledge your gift

Please pledge your amount on this form and then make your gift using one of the methods below

Give online by card payment

👉 Click here to give by card payment

Alternative ways to give:

Give online by internet banking

Please use the following details: Account name: Stoke Gifford PCC St Michael’s, Sort code 30–16–11, Account Number 01814843. Please make sure you quote the reference as: “Gift Day“.

Give cash or cheque

Please fill in the paper form (you can download it here) and hand in to the office together with your donation.

Cheques should be made payable to Stoke Gifford PCC St Michael’s.

Don’t forget to fill in the Gift Aid declaration on the back of the form if you pay tax, as it means we can claim extra on your donation.

Thank you for your gift