Vision Night – church annual report now online

We gather as a church for our Vision Night on this Wednesday 15 April. 

It’s a great chance to look back together at the past year of life at St Michael’s, and to look forward to the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. We also enjoy cheese and wine as we meet together.

This year our Church Annual Report is available online:

St Michael's Annual Report 2014/5

If you have time – please take a few minutes to see just how much amazing work goes on during a year in the life of the church.

Some printed copies of the annual report will also be available on the night.

Church Vision Night – Cheese and Wine

7.30pm Wednesday 15 April

The Old School Rooms

Everyone is welcome.

 

Fun ways to fundraise – new book for the Heart of the Community

A new book by a member of our congregation – A guide to Fun Ways to fundraise for your community, church or charity – has just been published to help raise money for the Heart of the Community project.

An early version of the guide by Penny Hallett (Allen) was made available to church members last year. This has been extended and updated and is now available from Amazon, priced £7.99. Royalties from the sale of the book are being donated to the Heart of the Community project.

The 176-page book is packed with over 200 great ideas for fundraising activities and events – as well as tips to guide you through the process and make it all worthwhile. It includes how to:

  • set objectives
  • choose a venue
  • find sponsors
  • publicise effectively, and
  • make sure your activity or event is safe and legal 

A big thank you to David McCann who provided the internal illustrations and to everyone at St Michael’s who contributed ideas and advice.

Whether you’re new to fundraising or an old hand looking for fresh ideas, this easy-to-read guide contains something for everyone. Why not find an idea that you like, make it your own, and go for it. 

You can order your copy here.

“This book crackles with ideas, sound advice and hot tips for making the vital task of fundraising both effective and fun. A top tool for all good causes.”

The Right Reverend Mike Hill, Bishop of Bristol

 

 

Celebrating what God is doing: Gift Day 2014

Thank you for all your generous gifts to St. Michael’s Church.  On Sunday 2nd November  Chris Bradley (Treasurer) gave a presentation to the congregation. If you missed that – the slides from the presentation can be viewed by clicking here.

We understand that this may raise some questions. Therefore, Alison Volkmer (Planned Giving Officer), will be available at all church services on Sunday 9th November and Sunday 16th November if you would like to talk to her, or email:

finance@stmichaelsbristol.org

The Gift Day leaflet can be downloaded here. Please prayerfully consider what God would encourage you to give to support His work at St Michael’s, to bless our community and make His love known.