Category Archives: Occasions

Special occasions, services and events

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Feathers and Fishing Lines!

A symbolic installation of feathers and fishing line appeared above St Michael’s Church font last Sunday. It was Pentecost Sunday,a day when the church celebrates the coming of God’s Holy Spirit upon Jesus’ disciples. In the bible the Spirit is … Continue reading

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Nine Days of Prayer

This year, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York are inviting the whole Church to pray in the week leading up to Pentecost for engagement in evangelism. The Archbishops wrote to every serving parish priest in the Church of England: ‘we … Continue reading

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The topic of this Sunday’s gospel passage – illustrated by Sieger Koder ‘Come and have breakfast. Then Jesus said to Simon, ‘Do you love me…?’ Cf. John 21: 12,15 https://www.paulineuk.org/browse/item/plenitude-folly-of-god-poster/5031446739167

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Craster & Rennington

It was very special to visit Craster this morning to preach and preside. They have the most beautiful East windows given by Amy Craster in memory of her Father John Craster who died in 1895. They feature Faith , Hope … Continue reading

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Vicar (Paul) installed as Honorary Canon at Newcastle Cathedral

The Vicar of St Michael’s Church, Alnwick, the Rev’d Paul Scott, has been made an Honorary Canon of St Nicholas’ Cathedral in Newcastle at an evening service on Sunday, 13th March. The title of Honorary Canon is given as a … Continue reading

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Flower Festival

St Michael’s Church will be an explosion of flowers this year from Thursday 6th to Sunday 9th August for our Flower Festival. We have 44 sponsored arrangements around the church and unique items for sale. Among the flowers you will … Continue reading

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Vicar’s Wedding

On September 6th 2014 our Vicar, the Rev’d Paul Scott, was married to the Rev’d Jane Wood, Vicar of St Peter’s, Monkseaton, in Newcastle Cathedral by Bishop Martin. More information and photos on the Diocesan website.

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Farewell to Bishop Martin

From the Curate The Vicar has been a little pre-occupied last month…with his honeymoon! The Curate has sneaked into his slot to tell you about the Service of Thanksgiving for the Gracious Love of God with Farewell to Bishop Martin, … Continue reading

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Courses

St Michael’s runs a number of courses and groups throughout the year. Details of current groups are below. Back to Basics 16th & 23rd October, 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th November What do Christians believe? We come to church week … Continue reading

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Harvest WaterAid Appeal

19th October This year’s Harvest Appeal is in aid of WaterAid. During the first half of September we picked up a free bottle of water from church, and have been filling them with our spare money. The bottles will be … Continue reading

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