Category: Seasons

The Church service seasons.

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  • Advent and Christmas at St Michael’s

    Advent Sunday

    Sunday, 1st December

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    8am Holy Communion
    9.30am Parish Eucharist
    6pm Evensong

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    Second Sunday of Advent

    Sunday, 8th December

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    8am Holy Communion
    9.30am Parish Eucharist
    11.15am Later Morning Worship
    6pm Evensong

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    Third Sunday of Advent

    Sunday, 15th December

    A photograph of three purple candles, one white candle, and a pink candle. Two purple candles and a pink candle are lit.

    8am Holy Communion
    9.30am Parish Eucharist
    11.15am Later Morning Worship
    4pm Carols at Denwick Chapel
    6pm Evensong

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    Fourth Sunday of Advent

    Sunday, 22nd December

    A photograph of three purple candles, a pink candle, and a white candle. All the candles are lit.

    8am Holy Communion
    9.30am Parish Eucharist
    11.15am Later Morning Worship

    Carol Service

    A photograph of white-robed choristers holding candles and singing6pm in St Michael’s Church

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    Christmas Eve

    Tuesday, 24th December

    Family Carols and Christingle

    A composite image of two boys and a young man holding Christingle oranges with the words "Family Carols and Christingle"

    4:30pm in St Michael’s Church

    Midnight Mass

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    Christmas Day

    Wednesday, 25th December

    Holy Communion

    An image of a priest dispensing Communion bread with the words "Christmas Day Holy Communion"8am Holy Communion

    Parish Eucharist

    Another image of a priest dispensing Communion bread, with the words "Christmas Day Parish Eucharist"

    9.30am Parish Eucharist

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    St Stephen’s Day

    Thursday, 26th December

    Two images of candles in the church with the words "St Stephen's Day Holy Communion"

    10am Holy Communion 

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    Epiphany

    Sunday, 5th January 2020

    The word 'Epiphany' in a cursive, purple and yellow script with a star

    8am Holy Communion
    9.30am Parish Eucharist
    6pm Evensong

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    Baptism of Christ

    Sunday, 12th January 2020

    A painting of Jesus being baptised by John in the Jordan with the Holy Spirit appearing as a dove above him

    8am Holy Communion
    9.30am Parish Eucharist
    11.15am Later Morning Worship
    11.15am Holy Communion at Denwick Chapel
    6pm Evensong

  • Holy Week and Easter Services

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    Palm Sunday

    A procession of servers and choristers bearing palmsSunday, 14 April

    8.00am Holy Communion with Blessing of Palms
    9.20am Blessing of Palms & Procession from the Barbican
    9.30am Sung Eucharist & Dramatic Reading of the Passion
    11.15am Late Morning Worship
    6.00pm Sung Evensong & Sermon

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    Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday of Holy Week

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    Reredos in St Catherine’s Chapel

    Monday 15th, Tuesday 16th & Wednesday 17th April

    7.30pm  Compline & Devotional Address

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    Wednesday, 17th April

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    10.15am Holy Communion
    7:30pm Compline

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    Maundy Thursday

    An illustration of waves around a chalice, with the words "Maundy Thursday"

    Thursday, 18th April

    7.30pm Sung Eucharist of the last Supper, Footwashing & Stripping of the Altar

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    Good Friday

    A stylised illustration of Christ on the cross, with the words "Good Friday"

    Friday, 19th April

    2.00pm An Hour at the Cross

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    Messy Church on Holy Saturday

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    Saturday, 20th April

    11am Messy Church

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    Holy Saturday

    Image of an angel with a candle, in front of stained glass in St Michael's Church

    Saturday, 20th April

    7.30pm  Easter Ceremonies & Renewal of Baptismal Vows

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    A purple banner with the words "Easter Sunday"The text "Easter | Easter Sunday" against the backdrop of a sunriseSunday, 21st April

    8.00am Holy Communion
    9.30am Blessing of the Easter Garden & Sung Eucharist
    6.00pm Sung Evensong

     

     

  • Christmas at St Michael’s 2018

    Sunday, 9th December

    An image of the exterior of Denwick Chapel, with another photograph of the interior, with the words "Carols at Denwick Chapel" beneath them

    4pm Carols at Denwick Chapel

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    Wednesday, 12th December

    The words "Mothers' Union: Christian Care for Families" in blue on an white background

    2pm Mothers’ Union Advent Eucharist

    The Alnwick Town Council logo

    6:30pm Mayor’s Christmas Civic Carol Service

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    Sunday, 16th December

    A photograph of a robed choir singing, lit by candles

    Morning worship as usual, then
    6pm Candlelit Carol Service

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    Thursday, 20th December

    A grey cross on top of a circular rainbow with the text "St Michael's C of E Primary School, Alnwick"

    2:30pm St Michael’s School Walk-about Nativity and Carols

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    Christmas Eve

    Monday, 24th December

    An aerial view of a church with people wearing Santa hats, and holding oranges with candles in them

    4:30pm Christingle and Family Carols

    An image of a covered chalice, flanked by a candle, with the words "Midnight Mass at St Michael's 11:30pm"

    11:30pm Midnight Mass

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    Christmas Day

    Tuesday, 25th December

    An image of a priest administering the Eucharist, with the words "Christmas Day"

    8am Holy Communion
    9.30am Christmas Eucharist

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    Wednesday, 26th December

    St Stephen’s Day

    Two images of candles in the church with the words "St Stephen's Day Holy Communion"

    10:15am Holy Communion

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    Thursday, 27th December

    St John the Evangelist

    An image of St Michael's Church in the snow, with the words "St John's Day Holy Communion"

    9:30am Holy Communion

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    Friday, 28th December

    The Holy Innocents

    Another image of St Michael's in the snow, with the words "Holy Innocents' Day Holy Communion"

    9:30am Holy Communion

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    Sunday, 6th January

    The Epiphany

    The word 'Epiphany' in a cursive, purple and yellow script with a star

    8am Holy Communion
    9.30am First Sunday Eucharist
    6pm Evensong

  • Holy Week and Easter Services

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    Palm Sunday

    A photograph of a robed Palm Sunday procession along Bailiffgate, Alnwick
    Palm Sunday procession 2014

    Sunday, 25th March

    8am Holy Communion
    9:20am Blessing of Palms & Procession from the Alnwick Castle Barbican
    9.30am Parish Eucharist
    11.15am Late Morning Worship
    6pm Sung Evensong

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    Monday, 26th & Tuesday, 27th March

    A reredos screen with scenes from the birth, death and resurrection of Christ
    Reredos in St Catherine’s Chapel

    7:30pm Devotional Worship (Compline)

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    Wednesday, 28th March

    An image of a Priest distributing Communion to a chorister at St Michael's

    10.15 am Holy Communion
    7.30 pm Devotional Worship (Compline)

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    Maundy Thursday

    An illustration of waves around a chalice, with the words "Maundy Thursday"

    Thursday, 29th March

    7.30 pm Eucharist of the Last Supper, with Foot Washing and Stripping of the Altar, followed by a Silent Watch for 1 hour until 10pm.

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    Good Friday

    A stylised illustration of Christ on the cross, with the words "Good Friday"

    Friday, 30th March

    12 noon Christians Together in Alnwick Act of Worship in Alnwick Marketplace
    2.00 pm Vigil before the Cross

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    Easter Eve

    Image of an angel with a candle, in front of stained glass in St Michael's Church

    Saturday, 31st March

    7.30pm Vigil, Lighting of the New Fire and Renewal of Baptismal Vows

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    A purple banner with the words "Easter Sunday"

    An illustration of light shining through the door of a tomb, and the words "Easter Sunday"

    Sunday, 1st April

    8am Holy Communion
    9.30am Parish Easter Eucharist
    6pm Sung Evensong

  • Christmas and Advent Services 2017

    Baroque Christmas by Candlelight

    A blue background with pixellated stars and the words "St Michael's Church, 7th December, Royal Northern Sinfonia"

    Thursday, 7th December from 7pm

    The Royal Northern Sinfonia is out and about this Christmas, visiting churches across the region. On Thursday, 7th December they will visit Alnwick, so come and listen to some wonderful music by candlelight in St Michael’s Church.

    Programme:
    VIVALDI ‘Winter’ from The Four Seasons
    TCHAIKOVSKY Snow Maiden ‘Melodrama’
    CORELLI Christmas Concerto
    TCHAIKOVSKY (arr.Farrington) Nutcracker Suite
    Interval
    ALBINONI Concerto in B flat major for Trumpet and Strings
    TCHAIKOVSKY String Quartet No.1

    More information from the Sage Gateshead website

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    Carols at Denwick

    An image of the exterior of Denwick Chapel, with another photograph of the interior, with the words "Carols at Denwick Chapel" beneath them

    Sunday, 10th December

    4pm at Denwick Chapel

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    Mothers’ Union Advent Eucharist

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    Wednesday, 13th December, 10:15am

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    Mayor’s Civic Carol Service

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    Wednesday, 13th December, 6:30pm

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    Carols by Candlelight

    A photograph of St Michael's robed choir holding candles with the words "Carols by Candlelight 17 December"

    Sunday, 17th December, 6pm

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    Primary School Nativity/Carol Service

    An photo showing knitted figures from a nativity scene with the words "School Nativity/Carol Service" and the logo for St Michael's Church of England Primary School

    Thursday, 21st December, 2pm

    A joint Nativity-Carol service held by the pupils of St Michael’s Primary School.

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    Nursery Nativity

    An image of a nativity scene against a green background with the words "Apple Blossom Nursery Nativity" and the Apple Blossom Day Nursery logo

    Thursday, 21st December, 3:30pm

    A Nativity service held by the Apple Blossom Day Nursery.

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     Christmas Eve Family Carols and Christingle

    A composite image of two boys and a young man holding Christingle oranges with the words "Family Carols and Christingle"

    Sunday, 24th December, 4:30pm

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    Christmas Eve Midnight Eucharist

    A photograph of the St Michael's choir singing, and the words "Midnight Eucharist"

    Sunday, 24th December, 11:30pm

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    Holy Communion

    An image of a priest dispensing Communion bread with the words "Christmas Day Holy Communion"

    Monday, 25th December, 8am

    Parish Eucharist

    Another image of a priest dispensing Communion bread, with the words "Christmas Day Parish Eucharist"

    Monday, 25th December, 9:30am

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    Two images of candles in the church with the words "St Stephen's Day Holy Communion"

    Tuesday, 26th December, 10am

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    St John’s Day Holy Communion

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    Wednesday, 27th December, 10:15am

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    Holy Innocents’ Day Holy Communion

    Another image of St Michael's in the snow, with the words "Holy Innocents' Day Holy Communion"

    Thursday, 28th December, 10am

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  • Holy Week and Easter

    Palm Sunday

    Palm Sunday Procession, 2014
    Palm Sunday Procession, 2014

    Sunday, 9th April

    8am Holy Communion
    9:20am Blessing of Palms & Procession from the Alnwick Castle Barbican
    9.30am Parish Eucharist
    11.15am Late Morning Worship
    6pm Sung Evensong

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    Monday 10th – Wednesday 12th April

    An image of a Priest distributing Communion to a chorister at St Michael's

    7:30pm each day – Devotional Worship

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    Maundy Thursday

    An image showing a bowl of water, cloths, and some stones, representing the footwashing of Maundy Thursday

    Thursday, 13th April

    7:30pm Eucharist of the Last Supper, with Foot Washing and Stripping of the Altar, followed by a Silent Watch until 10pm

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    Good Friday

    An image of a crown of thorns with the text "Good Friday"

    Friday, 14th April

    12 noon – Ecumenical service in Alnwick Marketplace

    2pm Vigil before the Cross

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    The closed tomb at St Michael’s Easter garden

    Saturday, 15th April

    7:30pm Service of Light and Renewal of Baptismal Vows

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    Easter Day

    A photograph of an open tomb in an Easter garden
    An open tomb in St Michael’s Easter garden

    8am Holy Communion
    9.30am Blessing of the Easter Garden and Parish Easter Eucharist
    6pm Sung Evensong (BCP, 1662)

  • Lent 2017

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    Heavenly Father,
    Protector of all who trust in you,
    you led your people through the desert
    and brought them to a land of plenty.
    Guide us as we journey through Lent.
    Fill us with your spirit of love.
    Preserve us from all harm
    and bring us safely to our destination.
    We ask this through Christ our Lord.
    Amen.

    The season of Lent provides us with a fresh opportunity to grow in faith and commitment to our Lord. Please take advantage of that which is on offer as, together with Christians throughout the world, we take to heart the call to repentance and the assurance of forgiveness which is proclaimed in the gospel.

    Ash Wednesday

    A photograph of a bowl of ashes sitting on palm leaves, surmounted with a palm cross

    1st March

    10.15am & 7.30pm Holy Communion and Imposition of Ashes

    Thursday Mornings in Lent

    A Communion chalice on an altar

    Each Thursday morning (beginning on the 2nd March) the Eucharist will be celebrated (according to the Book of Common Prayer) in St Catherine’s Chapel at 7.30am. Getting up early (in the dark) may seem like an inconvenience but it is good discipline and an opportunity to be with Jesus, under the form of bread and wine, in a quiet and reflective setting. A light breakfast will be available after the service.

    Ecumenical Lent Lunches

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    Thursdays at 12.00 noon

    From the 2nd of March in the Costello Centre in Baliffgate. A short meditation followed by a simple lunch of soup, rolls and cheese. Hosted throughout Lent by each of the Christian congregations in Alnwick.

    Lenten Self-Denial

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    Lent Boxes will be available in church from the Sunday before Ash Wednesday. This year we will be supporting the Church Mission Society (CMS) in their Christian mission to bring hope and freedom to the world.

    Church Mission Society website

    An Extra Act of Worship

    An image of a Priest distributing Communion to a chorister at St Michael's

    Perhaps you could find a little extra time in addition to your Sunday worship this Lent. Why not come along to a midweek Eucharist – or to Evensong on a Sunday night. Making that little extra effort may be just what you need to add a special dimension to your spiritual life.

    A Celebration of Healing and Wholeness

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    Sunday, 12th March at 6pm

    The Church’s Ministry of Healing including (for those who wish) the laying on of hands and anointing.

  • Advent and Christmas Services 2016

    Candlelit Carol Service

    An image of a robed choir singing by candlelight in the church.

    Sunday, 18th December, 6pm

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    Christmas Eve
    Saturday 24th December

    Family Carol Service and Christingle

    Two images, one of teens holding oranges with candles in them, and the other of two boys at a previous Christingle service.

    4.30pm

    Midnight Mass

    A blue and black image depicting the stable at Bethlehem with the words 'Midnight Mass at St Michael's Church'

    11.30pm

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    Christmas Day
    Sunday 25th December

    Holy Communion

    An image of a Communion chalice and candle taken at St Michael's Church

    8am

    Parish Communion for Christmas Day

    An image of a Priest distributing Communion to a chorister at St Michael's9.30am

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    St Stephen’s Day

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    Monday, 26th December
    10am Holy Communion

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    St John the Evangelist’s Day

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    Tuesday, 27th December
    10am Holy Communion

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    Holy Innocents’ Day

    Orthodox icon depicting Christ surrounded by many children, with the text 'He who loves the innocent'

    Wednesday, 28th December
    10.15am Holy Communion

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  • Lent and Easter Services 2016

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    Thursday Mornings in Lent

    A Communion chalice on an altar

    Each Thursday morning (beginning 11th February) the Eucharist will be celebrated (according to the Book of Common Prayer) in St Catherine’s Chapel at 7:30am. Getting up early (in the dark) may seem like an inconvenience but it is good discipline and an opportunity to be with Jesus, under the form of bread and wine, in a quiet and reflective setting. A light breakfast will be available after the service.

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    Ecumenical Lent Lunches

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    Thursdays in Lent 12-1:15pm at the Costello Centre, Baliffgate

    Good soup & good company followed by a good cuppa!

    On February 11, 18 & 25, March 3, 10 & 17 Christians Together in Alnwick will be hosting a series of soup lunches for Lent in the Costello Centre. There is a Lent Reflection at 12 noon, and the lunches themselves are served from 12-1:15pm and cost £3.50 (all proceeds go to charity). Everyone is welcome!

    Lent Lunches Poster 2016 (pdf)

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    ‘Contagious’ Easter Youth Worship

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    17th March, 7.00-8.30pm, St James’ URC

    ‘Contagious’ is hosting an Easter Youth Worship Event on 17 March, 7.00-8.30 pm at St James’ URC. This event is for School Years 5+ so Middle School age; all young people in this age bracket are most welcome to come along.

    There will be Easter-themed games, a Passion Play acted out by the Rock Solid group, Prayer Stations designed by the Mettle group & delicious cakes and drinks at a café-style worship event. The youth worship band will be leading us in our sung praise.

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    Palm Cross Making

    People seated around a table making palm crosses

    Friday 18th March, 2pm, Small Hall

    Don’t forget that your help is needed to make Palm Crosses for Palm Sunday – please come and join in at 2.00 pm, Friday 18th March in the Small Hall. Instruction available if needed so all you will need is a small pair of sharp scissors. Please bring some food for a shared afternoon tea afterwards.

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    Palm Sunday

    Palm Sunday procession 2014
    Palm Sunday procession 2014

    Sunday, 20th March

    9.20am Procession of Palms from the Barbican of Alnwick Castle, followed by Parish Eucharist.

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    Monday-Wednesday

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    Monday 21st – Wednesday 23rd March

    Holy Communion at 7:30pm.

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    Maundy Thursday

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    Thursday, 24th March

    7:30pm Eucharist of the Last Supper, with Foot Washing and Stripping of the Altar, then a Silent Watch until 10pm

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    Friday, 25th March

    2pm The Liturgy of the Day

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    Holy Saturday

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    The closed tomb at St Michael’s Easter garden

    Saturday, 26th March

    7:30pm Easter Ceremonies & Renewal of Baptismal Vows

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    Easter Day

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    An open tomb in St Michael’s Easter garden

    Sunday, 27th March

    8am Holy Communion
    9:30am Parish Eucharist
    Evensong 6pm

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    Celebratory Easter Afternoon Tea

    Easter bunnies in cups

    Sunday, 27th March, 4pm

    There will be a Celebratory Easter Afternoon Tea, at 4.00 pm on Easter Sunday afternoon. . The cost is £7 per person for a scrumptious tea and a chance to meet and greet friends old and new. Please add your name to the sheet at the back of church if you plan to be there.

  • Christmas Services 2015

    Countdown to Christmas!

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    Thursday 3rd December, St James’ URC, Pottergate

    From 7:00-8:30pm, come along to “Countdown to Christmas”, a youth worship event for School Years 5+ and enjoy hot chocolate, cake, talk, worship and more! For more information contact Claire Mead, the Contagious Youth and Schools Worker on contagious.alnwick@gmail.com or visit the website Contagious Charity.

    Contagious Christmas Service Invite

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    Alnwick Christmas Market

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    Saturday, 5th December from 10am

    Christians Together in Alnwick will be singing carols in the marketplace at 12:30pm.
    Notice: Due to adverse weather in Alnwick, the Christmas Market will now take place indoors in the Northumberland Hall. Carol singing will be held at 12:15pm in the Hall.

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    Mothers’ Union Advent Eucharist

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    Wednesday, 9th December, 10:15am at St Michael’s Church

    An Advent Eucharist followed by refreshments. Speaker: Mrs Barbara Packer, President-Elect of the Newcastle Diocese Mothers’ Union. Women and men are welcome.

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    Scouts’ Carol Service

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    Mayor’s Carol Service

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    Tuesday, 15th December, 6:30-9pm

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    St Michael’s First School Candlelit Carol Service

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    Wednesday, 16th December, 2pm

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     Carols by Candlelight

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    Sunday, 20th December, 6pm

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     Christmas Eve
    Thursday, 24th December

    Family Carol Service & Christingle

    Photograph of a child's hands holding a Christingle - an orange with a candle and other items stuck in it

    4:30pm

    Midnight Mass

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    11:30pm

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    Christmas Day
    Friday, 25th December

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    8am Holy Communion
    9:30am Parish Communion

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    St Stephen’s Day

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    Saturday, 26th December

    9:30am Eucharist

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    St John’s Day

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    Sunday, 27th December

    8am Holy Communion
    9:30am Parish Eucharist
    6pm Evensong

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    Holy Innocents

    Woodcut depicting the slaughter of the innocents

    Monday 28th December

    10am Holy Communion

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    Epiphany

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    Sunday, 3rd January

    8am Holy Communion
    9:30am First Sunday Eucharist
    6pm Evensong

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  • Christmas Services 2014

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    Light up a Life

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    Tuesday, 9th December 6:30pm
    Castleside House, Narrowgate

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    Mothers’ Union Advent Eucharist

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    Wednesday, 10th December 10:15am at St Michael’s Church

    The ladies of St Michael’s, Alnwick Mother’s Union invite you all – women and men -and in particular all the women’s groups in our town and churches to their annual Advent Eucharist.

    Speaker: The Rev’d Julia Myles

    As we meet to reflect on the past year and look towards the year ahead, join us to give thanks, to pray for our world and to share a cuppa and Mince Pie!

    Bring a photo, an item or a description of something you are thankful for this year.

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    Alnwick Christmas Market

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    Saturday, 6th December at 12.15pm
    Christians Together in Alnwick will be singing carols in the marketplace.

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    Carols at Denwick

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    Sunday, 14th December, 4pm at Denwick Chapel

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     St Michael’s C of E First School Candle-Lit Carols

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    Mayor’s Carol Service

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    Wednesday, 17th December at 7pm in church

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    Mini Michaels Christmas Party

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    18th December 9.15am in the Parish Hall

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    Candlelight Carol Service

    A Christmas tree made from musical notes

    Sunday, 21st December at 6pm in church

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    Christmas Eve

    Christingle and Crib Service

    Representation of the nativity scene

    Wednesday, 24th December at 4.30pm in church

    Midnight Mass

    A blue background with a white Christmas tree and the words "Midnight Mass at St Michaels"

    Wednesday, 24th December at 11.30pm in church

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    Christmas Day Services

    The words 'Merry Christmas'

    8am Holy Communion
    9.30am Parish Christmas Eucharist

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    St Stephen’s Day

    "Koelner Dom - Bayernfenster 02" by Raimond Spekking - Own work. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons - http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Koelner_Dom_-_Bayernfenster_02.jpg#mediaviewer/File:Koelner_Dom_-_Bayernfenster_02.jpg
    “Koelner Dom – Bayernfenster 02” by Raimond Spekking – Own work. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

    Friday, 26th December
    10am Holy Communion in church

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    St John’s Day

    "Melesse (35) Église Vitrail 15" by GO69 - Own work. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons - http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Melesse_(35)_%C3%89glise_Vitrail_15.JPG#mediaviewer/File:Melesse_(35)_%C3%89glise_Vitrail_15.JPG
    “Melesse (35) Église Vitrail 15” by GO69 – Own work. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

    Saturday, 27th December
    10am Holy Communion in church

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    Holy Innocents

    Woodcut depicting the slaughter of the innocents

    Sunday, 28th December
    8am and 9.30am Holy Communion
    11.15am Late Morning Worship
    6pm Evensong

    Christmas Afternoon Tea

    Clipart of a teapot, cup and piece of cake

    28th December 4pm in the Parish Hall

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    Epiphany

    Representation of the gifts of the magi

    Sunday, 4th January
    8am Holy Communion
    9.30am First Sunday Eucharist
    6pm Evensong

  • Holy Week & Easter Services 2014

    Palm Sunday

    Palm Sunday

    13th April

    8am – Holy Communion (said)
    9:20am Gathering at the Barbican of Alnwick Castle to process to the church for:
    9:30am – Parish Eucharist
    11:15am – Late Morning Worship
    6pm – “Olivet to Calvary:” a sacred cantata performed by our Augmented Choir (see Events page for more information)

    Monday, 14th April

    7:30pm (19:30) Holy Communion

    Tuesday, 15th April

    7:30pm (19:30) Holy Communion

    Wednesday, 16th April

    10:15am Holy Communion
    7:30pm (19:30) Holy Communion

    Maundy Thursday

    Maundy Thursday

    7:30pm (19:30) Holy Communion with Washing of Feet

    Good Friday

    Good Friday

    12pm – Act of Worship in Alnwick Marketplace

    A short ‘Christians Together in Alnwick’ event focused around the large wooden cross and featuring readings, prayers, and a couple of well-known hymns. Please note there will not be a march this year – we will gather directly in the Market Place. Please come along and help give public witness to the importance of the Easter story!

    2pm (14:00) – 3pm (15:00) Act of Worship for Good Friday (St Michael’s Church)

    Holy Saturday

    vigil-candle

    10am – 2pm Alnwick Market Place:

    There will be a Christians Together stall in Alnwick Market Place from 10am to 2pm manned by volunteers, with creative activities for children, information about Easter services, church activities, the Alnwick Food Bank, Contagious (the ecumenical youth charity) and more. An informal opportunity to share God’s love.

    7:30pm (19:30) Easter Eve service of Vigil, New Fire & Renewal of Baptismal Vows

    Sunday, 20th April
    Easter Day

    Alleluia

    8am Holy Communion
    9:30am Parish Eucharist
    3:30pm (15:30) Afternoon Tea in the Parish Hall
    Cost per person: £5; please add your name to the list at the back of church
    6pm (18:00) Evensong