Category: Seasons
The Church service seasons.
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Advent and Christmas at St Michael’s
8am Holy Communion
8am Holy Communion
8am Holy Communion
8am Holy Communion
8am Holy Communion
8am Holy Communion
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Holy Week and Easter Services
Palm Sunday
Sunday, 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 & SermonMonday, Tuesday & Wednesday of Holy Week
Reredos in St Catherine’s Chapel Monday 15th, Tuesday 16th & Wednesday 17th April
7.30pm Compline & Devotional Address
Wednesday, 17th April
10.15am Holy Communion
7:30pm ComplineMaundy Thursday
Thursday, 18th April
7.30pm Sung Eucharist of the last Supper, Footwashing & Stripping of the Altar
Good Friday
Friday, 19th April
2.00pm An Hour at the Cross
Messy Church on Holy Saturday
Saturday, 20th April
11am Messy Church
Holy Saturday
Saturday, 20th April
7.30pm Easter Ceremonies & Renewal of Baptismal Vows
Sunday, 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
4pm Carols at Denwick Chapel
Wednesday, 12th December
2pm Mothers’ Union Advent Eucharist
6:30pm Mayor’s Christmas Civic Carol Service
Sunday, 16th December
Morning worship as usual, then
6pm Candlelit Carol ServiceThursday, 20th December
2:30pm St Michael’s School Walk-about Nativity and Carols
Christmas Eve
Monday, 24th December
4:30pm Christingle and Family Carols
11:30pm Midnight Mass
Christmas Day
Tuesday, 25th December
8am Holy Communion
9.30am Christmas EucharistWednesday, 26th December
St Stephen’s Day
10:15am Holy Communion
Thursday, 27th December
St John the Evangelist
9:30am Holy Communion
Friday, 28th December
The Holy Innocents
9:30am Holy Communion
Sunday, 6th January
The Epiphany
8am Holy Communion
9.30am First Sunday Eucharist
6pm Evensong -
Holy Week and Easter Services
Palm Sunday
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 EvensongMonday, 26th & Tuesday, 27th March
Reredos in St Catherine’s Chapel 7:30pm Devotional Worship (Compline)
Wednesday, 28th March
10.15 am Holy Communion
7.30 pm Devotional Worship (Compline)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.
Good Friday
Friday, 30th March
12 noon Christians Together in Alnwick Act of Worship in Alnwick Marketplace
2.00 pm Vigil before the CrossEaster Eve
Saturday, 31st March
7.30pm Vigil, Lighting of the New Fire and Renewal of Baptismal Vows
Sunday, 1st April
8am Holy Communion
9.30am Parish Easter Eucharist
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Christmas and Advent Services 2017
Baroque Christmas by Candlelight
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.1More information from the Sage Gateshead website
Carols at Denwick
Sunday, 10th December
4pm at Denwick Chapel
Mothers’ Union Advent Eucharist
Wednesday, 13th December, 10:15am
Mayor’s Civic Carol Service
Wednesday, 13th December, 6:30pm
Carols by Candlelight
Sunday, 17th December, 6pm
Primary School Nativity/Carol Service
Thursday, 21st December, 2pm
A joint Nativity-Carol service held by the pupils of St Michael’s Primary School.
Nursery Nativity
Thursday, 21st December, 3:30pm
A Nativity service held by the Apple Blossom Day Nursery.
Christmas Eve Family Carols and Christingle
Sunday, 24th December, 4:30pm
Christmas Eve Midnight Eucharist
Sunday, 24th December, 11:30pm
Holy Communion
Monday, 25th December, 8am
Parish Eucharist
Monday, 25th December, 9:30am
St Stephen’s Day Holy Communion
Tuesday, 26th December, 10am
St John’s Day Holy Communion
Wednesday, 27th December, 10:15am
Holy Innocents’ Day Holy Communion
Thursday, 28th December, 10am
View our ordinary “What’s On” page.
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Holy Week and Easter
Palm Sunday
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 EvensongMonday 10th – Wednesday 12th April
7:30pm each day – Devotional Worship
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
Good Friday
Friday, 14th April
12 noon – Ecumenical service in Alnwick Marketplace
2pm Vigil before the Cross
Easter Eve
The closed tomb at St Michael’s Easter garden Saturday, 15th April
7:30pm Service of Light and Renewal of Baptismal Vows
Easter Day
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
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
1st March
10.15am & 7.30pm Holy Communion and Imposition of Ashes
Thursday Mornings in Lent
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
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
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
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
Sunday, 12th March at 6pm
The Church’s Ministry of Healing including (for those who wish) the laying on of hands and anointing.
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Advent and Christmas Services 2016
Candlelit Carol Service
Sunday, 18th December, 6pm
Christmas Eve
Saturday 24th DecemberFamily Carol Service and Christingle
4.30pm
Midnight Mass
11.30pm
Christmas Day
Sunday 25th DecemberHoly Communion
8am
Parish Communion for Christmas Day
9.30am
St Stephen’s Day
Monday, 26th December
10am Holy CommunionSt John the Evangelist’s Day
Tuesday, 27th December
10am Holy CommunionHoly Innocents’ Day
Wednesday, 28th December
10.15am Holy CommunionView our normal ‘What’s On’ page.
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Lent and Easter Services 2016
Thursday Mornings in Lent
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.
Ecumenical Lent Lunches
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)
‘Contagious’ Easter Youth Worship
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.
Palm Cross Making
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.
Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday procession 2014 Sunday, 20th March
9.20am Procession of Palms from the Barbican of Alnwick Castle, followed by Parish Eucharist.
Monday-Wednesday
Monday 21st – Wednesday 23rd March
Holy Communion at 7:30pm.
Maundy Thursday
Thursday, 24th March
7:30pm Eucharist of the Last Supper, with Foot Washing and Stripping of the Altar, then a Silent Watch until 10pm
Good Friday
Friday, 25th March
2pm The Liturgy of the Day
Holy Saturday
The closed tomb at St Michael’s Easter garden Saturday, 26th March
7:30pm Easter Ceremonies & Renewal of Baptismal Vows
Easter Day
An open tomb in St Michael’s Easter garden Sunday, 27th March
8am Holy Communion
9:30am Parish Eucharist
Evensong 6pmCelebratory Easter Afternoon Tea
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.
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Christmas Services 2015
Countdown to Christmas!
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
Alnwick Christmas Market
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.
Mothers’ Union Advent Eucharist
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.
Scouts’ Carol Service
Wednesday, 9th December, 6:30pm
Mayor’s Carol Service
Tuesday, 15th December, 6:30-9pm
St Michael’s First School Candlelit Carol Service
Wednesday, 16th December, 2pm
Carols by Candlelight
Sunday, 20th December, 6pm
Christmas Eve
Thursday, 24th DecemberFamily Carol Service & Christingle
4:30pm
Midnight Mass
11:30pm
Christmas Day
Friday, 25th December8am Holy Communion
9:30am Parish CommunionSt Stephen’s Day
Saturday, 26th December
9:30am Eucharist
St John’s Day
Sunday, 27th December
8am Holy Communion
9:30am Parish Eucharist
6pm EvensongHoly Innocents
Monday 28th December
10am Holy Communion
Epiphany
Sunday, 3rd January
8am Holy Communion
9:30am First Sunday Eucharist
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Christmas Services 2014
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Light up a Life
Tuesday, 9th December 6:30pm
Castleside House, NarrowgateMothers’ Union Advent Eucharist
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.
Alnwick Christmas Market
“Alnwick marketplace – snow – night” by Andy Armstrong – Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons – Saturday, 6th December at 12.15pm
Christians Together in Alnwick will be singing carols in the marketplace.Carols at Denwick
Sunday, 14th December, 4pm at Denwick Chapel
St Michael’s C of E First School Candle-Lit Carols
Wednesday, 17th December at 3.30pm in church
Mayor’s Carol Service
Wednesday, 17th December at 7pm in church
Mini Michaels Christmas Party
18th December 9.15am in the Parish Hall
Candlelight Carol Service
Sunday, 21st December at 6pm in church
Christmas Eve
Christingle and Crib Service
Wednesday, 24th December at 4.30pm in church
Midnight Mass
Wednesday, 24th December at 11.30pm in church
Christmas Day Services
8am Holy Communion
9.30am Parish Christmas EucharistSt Stephen’s Day
“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 churchSt John’s Day
“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 churchHoly Innocents
Sunday, 28th December
8am and 9.30am Holy Communion
11.15am Late Morning Worship
6pm EvensongChristmas Afternoon Tea
28th December 4pm in the Parish Hall
Epiphany
Sunday, 4th January
8am Holy Communion
9.30am First Sunday Eucharist
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Holy Week & Easter Services 2014
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 CommunionMaundy Thursday
7:30pm (19:30) Holy Communion with Washing of Feet
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
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 Day8am 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