Past Events

Homemade Goods Market Stall

Saturdays: 28th July and 4th, 11th and 25th August

The recent cancellation of the Alnwick International Music Festival meant that the related market, where we normally have a stall, was also cancelled. Rather than disappoint our volunteers and our customers, we’ve arranged to take a stall at the normal Saturday market on the 28th July, and 4th, 11th, and 25th August.

We’ll be selling our usual baked goods, crafts, knitting, preserves, jams and more. Anything you would like to donate to the stall will be gratefully received, and everything apart from baking could be brought to church beforehand.

Do mark the dates, come along, and tell your friends!

Royal Northern Sinfonia

Friday, 20th July; Thursday, 26th July; Friday, 3rd August in church

Hear Royal Northern Sinfonia on your doorstep this summer, celebrating the great music of the North here at St Michael’s Church. Enjoy enchanting works by Sibelius, Nielsen, and Grieg, including specially commissioned ensemble arrangements of Sibelius’ two best-loved symphonies.

Royal Northern Sinfonia will present three concerts in St Michael’s, Alnwick, each with their own programme and personality.

The first (20^th July) will centre around Sibelius Symphony No. 2 and include Nielsen’s Little Suite for Strings alongside several iconic Nordic works.

The second concert (26^th July) is entitled ‘ScandiStrings’ and will feature music by Grieg, Sibelius, and Rautavaara.

The final concert in Alnwick (3^rd August) will have Sibelius Symphony No. 5 as its highlight, as well as Larsson’s Trumper Concertino with Richard Martin (RNS Principal Trumpet) as the soloist.

Tickets cost £15 or just £5 for Under 18s and are available at sagegateshead.com or from our Ticket Office on 0191 443 4661.

So, let Royal Northern Sinfonia transport you to the land of the midnight sun, and immerse yourself in the toe-tapping dance rhythms, evocative sounds of nature, and wonderful string writing of Nordic music.

Welcome to Nordic Summer Nights…

Strawberry Tea

Saturday, 14th July

The days are drawing nearer…Have you purchased your ticket yet for our Strawberry Tea in the Parish Hall on Saturday 14^th July? From 2.30 – 4.30pm, it promises to be an enjoyable afternoon and will include a Raffle and a Tombola Stall (donations for both gratefully received) as well as a chance to catch up with others over a pleasant tea in relaxed surroundings. Tickets, at a very reasonable £5.00, are available from Pat Taylor either in church, by phoning her, or by contacting the office. Please do come along – and bring your friends!

Mothers’ Union Open Meeting

Wednesday, 11th July, 2pm in Church

Everyone is welcome to “come and see” at this special meeting of the Mothers’ Union. Members of the Mothers’ Union aren’t just mothers, or women; they are are single, married, parents, grandparents, or young adults just beginning to express their social conscience. Their mission is to encourage and support marriage and family life, and they provide a network for members to make a difference in their communities. Come along, and find out more about the Mothers’ Union (with no pressure to join) and perhaps you’ll be surprised at what you learn! This meeting will also feature our Vicar, the Rev’d Canon Paul Scott, and our Curate, the Rev’d Gerard Rundell, “in conversation”, talking about some of their favourite things.

Messy Church

Saturday, 23rd June, Parish Hall

On Saturday, 2rd May Messy Church will be held in the Parish Hall from 11am onwards. Messy Church is a fun, creative church for families and includes crafts, stories and a shared meal. There is no charge, and everyone is welcome.

LGBT Service

Tuesday, 29th May, St James’ URC

On Tuesday, 29th May at 7pm, an LBGT service will be held at St. James’s United Reformed Church on Pottergate. Whether you are LGBT+ yourself, a friend, family member or ally please do come along to this fully inclusive service, supported by Christians Together in Alnwick and Northumberland Pride.

Messy Church

Saturday, 26th May, Parish Hall

On Saturday, 26th May Messy Church will be held in the Parish Hall from 11am onwards. Messy Church is a fun, creative church for families and includes crafts, stories and a shared meal. There is no charge, and everyone is welcome.

Christian Aid Week

Sunday 13 – Saturday 19 May

Christian Aid is an international charitable organisation with more than 70 years’ experience of working in partnership to support communities to thrive. They tackle the root causes of poverty so that women, men and children the world over are strengthened against future knocks. And if disasters happen, they get people the help they want straight away.

Christian Aid Week 2018 runs from Sunday 13th -Saturday 19^th May, and there are several different fund raising events taking place during the week:

Sun 13th – Sat 19th. Collectors will be calling at some streets and estates bearing envelopes to collect donations. You can also visit the Christian Aid website to donate.

Thurs 17^th – Sat 19^th   Volunteers will be collecting in the town centre.

Fri 18^th  Big Brekkie 8am-9am at St Michael’s Primary School. Come along and tuck into a hearty sausage sandwich.

Sat 19^th  Coffee Morning, St. James’s URC Church Centre, 10 am to 11.30 am with coffee, cakes and raffle. All welcome.

If you feel you are able to, please do support the work of this wonderful organisation. You can find out more about Christian Aid Week on the Christian Aid Website.

Pentecost

Sunday, 20th May

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

Messy Church

Saturday, 28th April, 11am

Messy Church enables people of all ages to belong to Christ together through their local church. It is a way of being church which is particularly suited to families, but welcoming to all. It is creative, Christ-centred, welcoming everyone to celebrate our joyful God and to share hospitality with one another. Activities often involve crafts, stories, and sharing a meal. It is always free, and is held at the Parish Hall.

Easter Activity Morning

Friday, 13th April, Alnwick Methodist Church

Northumbria Sinfonietta Concert

Saturday, 14th April

On Saturday, 14th April we welcome the Northumbria Sinfonietta once again to St Michael’s Church, conducted by Bryan Jackson. Tickets are £10, and may be purchased on the door, and are sold in aid of church funds. Sinfonietta concerts always provide a most enjoyable evening, and are highly recommended. The programme includes:

Overture
La Gaza Ladra
Rossini, Vltava, Smetana

Nimrod (Enigma Variations)
E Elgar

Symphony No. 3 (Eroica)
Beethoven

Visit of Bishop John Packer

Sunday, 4th March

The Right Rev’d John Packer started his career as a priest in South Yorkshire, becoming suffragan Bishop of Warrington in 1996 and then became the first and only Bishop of Ripon and Leeds in 2000. He moved to the Diocese of Newcastle upon his retirement in 2014.

We are fortunate to have been offered a visit by Bishop John to St Michael’s on Sunday, 4th March at 9:30am. He will be happy to conduct a Service of Confirmation that day. Please have a word with our Vicar, Paul, or contact the office as soon as possible if you are interested in being confirmed.

Thursday Mornings in Lent

from the 15th February, 7:30am, St Catherine’s Chapel

Each Thursday morning, beginning on the 15th February, the Eucharist will be celebrated in St Catherine’s Chapel according to the Book of Common Prayer. The service begins at 7:30am, and 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

Every Thursday in Lent, Costello Centre, Bailiffgate

Enjoy a meditation and a light Lent lunch every Thursday in Lent (15 & 22 February; 1, 8, 15 & 22 March) in the Costello Centre on Bailiffgate. This is a simple lunch of soup, rolls and cheese, hosted by all the churches of Alnwick. Donations go to support the charities Christian Aid; Cafod; Tsiatsan Textiles, Spitak; and the Contagious Youth Charity. All welcome.

Women’s World Day of Prayer

Friday, 2nd March

The Women’s World Day of Prayer (known outside the UK as the World Day of Prayer) is an international ecumenical Christian women’s initiative. It is run under the motto “Informed Prayer and Prayerful Action,” and is celebrated annually in over 170 countries on the first Friday in March. Each year has materials produced by different countries, and this year’s materials have been produced by the women of Suriname.

Here in Alnwick, there are two Women’s World Day of Prayer services, to which all (not just women!) are invited. There is a service at Abbeyfield, South Road at 2.30pm and at Alnwick Baptist Church at 7:30pm.

A Celebration of Healing and Wholeness

Sunday, 25th February, 6pm

The Church’s ministry of healing, including, for those who wish, the laying on of hands and anointing.

Ash Wednesday

Wednesday, 14th February

10:15am Holy Communion
7:30pm Holy Communion
(with optional Imposition of Ashes)

Pancake Party

Tuesday, 13th February, 7pm in the Parish Hall

Messy Church

Saturday, 27th January 2018

Fun, crafts, stories, singing and lunch! All are welcome to come to Messy Church, a way of being church for families, free of charge. St Michael’s Parish Hall on Saturday, 27th January at 11am. Dates for the first half of 2018 (January – June) can be found on this poster.

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Thursday, 18th January – Thursday, 25th January

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2018. This year’s theme is ”That all may be free”. Once again Christians in Alnwick will meet to worship each day during this special week.

Details are as follows:
Thursday 18^th         11.00 am-     Opening service : Methodist Chapel (after coffee morning)
Friday 19^th               11.15 am       Salvation Army Hall  (after coffee morning)
Saturday 20^th          11.15 am –    St. James’ URC, Pottergate (after coffee morning)
Sunday 21st              6.00 pm     Songs of Praise at Shilbottle Community Centre, Grange                                                              Road, Shilbottle, NE66 2XH (jointly hosted by Gateway)
Monday 22^nd             6.15 pm      Alnwick Baptist Church
Tuesday 23^rd            6.15 pm       Quakers (at St. James’ URC)
Wednesday 24^th    10.00 am      St Paul’s RC Church
Thursday 25^th           6.15 pm      Closing service at St Michael’s Church

Further information from the Churches Together in Britain and Ireland website

The Contagious Experience

Saturday, 13th January, 10am

The Contagious Experience at Alnwick Methodist Church Hall – an open event to thank Contagious Youth & Schools Work supporters and volunteers, share some experiences, achievements and goals over coffee/tea and cake.

Advent Reflections

Tuesdays: 21 & 28 November; 5 & 12 December, Parish Room, 2:30pm-4pm

Before we know it, Advent will be upon us! Amidst the busyness of the weeks leading up to Christmas we could all do with a space to reflect on the true meaning of the season. This year there is an opportunity to do so in a series of Advent Reflections on Tuesdays 21^st & 28^th November and 5^th & 12th December in the Parish Room, 2.30 – 4.00 pm (including refreshments). The themes will be Hope, Prepare, Joy, Love. Do come along

Christmas Youth Worship

Saturday, 9th December, Alnwick Baptist Church

‘Contagious‘, Alnwick’s Christian Youth Charity, is hosting a Christmas Worship service for school years 7-11 at Alnwick Baptist Church on Saturday, 9th December from 6-7:30pm. The evening includes a Christmas jumper competition, pizza, games, worship and more!

For more information, please contact Claire Mead, the ‘Contagious’ Youth & Schools Worker on contagious.alnwick@gmail.com or visit the Contagious website.

Messy Church

Saturday, 18th November, Parish Hall

11:00am-1:00pm Parish Hall: the next meeting of Messy Church, a way of being church for families. Includes a story, activities and a meal.

Messy Church website

Winter Market

Saturday, 11th November, 10am-12:30pm, Parish Hall

The 11th November sees the return of St Michael’s Winter Market in the Parish Hall, with an opening performance by St Michael’s Primary School Choir. Come and enjoy a range of stalls including home baking and preserves, craft items, books, bottles and jewellery along with our raffle and tombola! Help raise funds for St Michael’s and pick up some unique Christmas gifts at our market, held from 10am-12:30pm, including the minute’s silence.

Remembrance Sunday

Sunday, 12th November

2.30 pm Remembrance Day service in St Paul’s Church
7.30 pm Alnwick & District Choral Society: Remembrance Day concert in St Paul’s Church

Northumbria Sinfonietta Concert

Saturday, 4th November, from 7:30pm

On the 4th November we will be privileged to hear the excellent Northumbria Sinfonietta at St Michael’s once again, conducted by Bryan Jackson. The concert last April was very popular, and this one promises to be just as good, with music from Haydn, Beethoven, Strauss & Bizet. Admission is £10 on the door, and everyone is welcome. All proceeds go towards church funds.

All Saints’ Sunday

Sunday, 5th November

8.00 am Holy Communion
9.30 am First Sunday Eucharist
6.00 pm All Souls Memorial Service

All Souls Eucharist

Thursday, 2nd November, 7:30pm

Light Party

Thursday, 2nd November, St James’ URC Church

On 2nd of November between 7-8:15pm, ‘Contagious’, the Christian youth organisation in Alnwick, will be holding a Light Party for school years 5-6. Come to St James’ URC dressed a superhero and enjoy games, crafts and fun!

Contact Claire Mead, ‘Contagious’ Youth and Schools Worker on 07525 748728, contagious.alnwick@gmail.com or via the ‘Contagious’ website contagiouscharity.webs.com

There is also another ‘Contagious’ Light Party in Alnmouth, for school years 5-8 on the 7th November at Alnmouth Methodist Church – click on the image below for more information.

Celebration of Wholeness and Healing

Sunday, 22nd October, 6pm

On Sunday 22^nd October at 6.00 pm we will hold one of our twice-yearly Celebrations of Wholeness & Healing which will include, for those who wish, the laying-on of hands and anointing. This is a service which is appreciated by many and is one of the loveliest liturgies in the Church of England. Perhaps, if you’ve not experienced this before, you might consider coming along.

Clocks Change

Sunday, 29th October

British Summer Time ends on Sunday, 29th October at 2am. Please remember to change your clocks!

Harvest Choral Evensong

Sunday, 8th October 6pm

Choral Evensong sung by ‘Colla Voce’, followed by Harvest Supper.

Harvest Supper

Sunday, 8th October, 7:30pm, St Michael’s Parish Hall

Harvest Supper and Auction of Goods. Tickets on sale now from our Churchwardens!

Harvest Festival

Prepare for Harvest: Saturday 30th September 10:30am – 12 noon.
Prepare for Harvest by helping to build a shelter and make decorations for it. All ages welcome and refreshments are included. From 10:30am in church.

Harvest Festival: Sunday, 1st October
8am Holy Communion
9.30am First Sunday Eucharist
6pm Evensong

We would be very glad of gifts of Dried or Tinned Goods with which to decorate the church, please – but, on this occasion, not perishable goods.

Battle of Britain Service

Sunday, 17th September at 2:30pm in church

Flower Festival

From Thursday, 3rd August to Sunday, 6th August St Michael’s hosted the Alnwick Flower Festival. Find out more, and view some photos on our Alnwick Flower Festival page.

Mini Michaels

Thursday, 7th September

Every Thursday morning, St Michael’s Church plays host to a group of 0-5s and their parents, with activities, singing, and plenty of toys, giving children the chance to have fun, and their grownups a chance to chat and make new friends. On Thursday, 7th September, Mini Michaels resumes after the summer holidays.

Find out more about Mini Michaels on our dedicated page

Messy Church

Saturday, 26th August

From 11am in the Parish Hall children and adults will enjoy crafts, singing, story and lunch. All welcome!

Activities for Children at St Michael’s
More about Messy Church

3rd – 6th August, St Michael’s Church

Flower Festival poster in PDF format

Alnwick International Music Festival

Saturday 29th July to Saturday 5th August 2017

Every year, Alnwick hosts eight days of creative musical talent reflecting the cultural riches of the UK and wider world. Events take place throughout the day and in the evening, and range from folk music to jazz, and even poetry. Shoppers are provided for, too, with a variety of stalls in Alnwick Marketplace.

On Tuesday, 1st, Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th August St Michael’s will run a Homemade Goods Stall in the Marketplace in aid of church funds. We expect there to be a selection of jams, chutneys, scones, cakes, savouries, knitting, sewing and much more, and would like to encourage people to donate goods for sale, and to visit and buy!

Alnwick International Music Festival website

Farewell Service

Sunday, 2nd July

Our Curate, the Rev’d Julia Myles will be leaving us to take up her position as Priest-in-Charge of the Arle Valley Benefice in Hampshire. Her last service with us at St Michael’s will be at 10am on Sunday, 2nd July at the First Sunday Eucharist. Please do come and say farewell to Julia and her family. Please note that the 10am service will be the only service that morning.

 Thy Kingdom Come

Thursday 25^th May – Sunday 4^th June

Our Archbishops have asked us to dedicate ourselves to praying from Ascension Day to Pentecost. (Thursday 25^th May – Sunday 4^th June)

Each day in St Catherine’s Chapel there will be a new artwork, reflection and scripture passage for you and visitors to use any time the church is open (daily until 4.00 pm except when services are being held).

Thy Kingdom Come website

Messy Church

Saturday, 27th May

11:00am-1:00pm Parish Hall: the next meeting of Messy Church, a way of being church for families. Includes a story, activities and a meal.

Messy Church website

Ascension Day

Thursday, 25th May

7:30pm Sung Eucharist

Big Brekkie

Saturday, 13th May

9:30am-11:30am in the Northumberland Hall. Come and enjoy a delicious breakfast and raise money to support the work of Christian Aid, helping to fight poverty across the globe. Hosted by Mettle youth group.

Christian Aid website
Contagious website
(Alnwick’s ecumenical youth charity, which includes Mettle, a group for High School pupils)

Easter Youth Activities

Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th April

10am-12pm Alnwick Methodist Church. Easter activities for school years 5-8 organised by Contagious, the ecumenical youth group. There will be cooking, craft and more. Subs £1 per young person per session, which includes a drink and a snack. A consent form for the sessions is available on the Contagious website, but can also be filled in on the day.

More information from the Contagious website

Flyers in pdf and Word .docx formats

Northumbria Sinfonietta

Saturday, 1st April, 7:30pm in church

Soloist – Gina McCormack    (Violin)
Conductor – Bryan Jackson
Overture The Yeomen of the Guard
Sullivan
Violin Concerto No. 1
Max Bruch
Symphony No.3 The Scottish
Mendelssohn

Tickets £10.00   at the door
In aid of Church Funds

Sinfonietta Concert poster in pdf format (and alternatively in Word .docx format)

Coffee Morning

Saturday, 25th March

A Coffee Morning in aid of the Flower Festival will be held at The Coach House, 20A Bondgate Within from 10am – 12:30pm on the 25th March.
Entrance is £1, which includes tea or coffee and a raffle and cakes will be available.
All welcome, please do come along and support the Flower Festival.

Flower Festival Coffee Morning poster (pdf)

An Alternative to Mothering Sunday

Sunday, 26th March

11.15am service. ‘Seing and Being Seen’ – Late Morning Worship provides an alternative for any who would prefer not to focus on Mothering Sunday for whatever reason. We shall use readings set for the 4th Sunday of Lent. Posies will be available to all.

Lady Day (Transferred)

Wednesday, 22nd March

10:15am Holy Communion
(Please note: This is a Day of Obligation for members of the Mothers’ Union)

Coffee Morning

Saturday, 11th March

Spring coffee morning in St James’ URC Centre in Pottergate, from 9:30am.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Party

Tuesday, 28th February in the Parish Hall

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Begins Sunday, 15th January

• Sunday 15^th St. James’ United Reformed Church 6pm Songs of Praise
• Monday 16^th Alnwick Baptist Church 6pm
• Tuesday 17^th St. James’ URC 6pm
• Wednesday 18^th St. Michael’s 6pm
• Thursday 19^th Methodist Chapel 11am
• Friday 20^th St. Paul’s Catholic Church 10am
• Sunday 22^nd St. James’, Shilbottle 6pm

Epiphany

Sunday, 8th January

At Epiphany, we celebrate the visit of the Magi to the infant Christ, bearing gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. There will be no 11.15am service this Sunday, and we warmly invite you to our other services, especially the 9.30am service, which will be especially welcoming to children.

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

 Rome

Wednesday, 11th January, 2pm in church

Our Curate, Rev’d Julia Myles will be showing a 30 min film which she and her husband made in Rome 2013. It features the New English Orchestra, a group of professional players and singers from across the world, all of whom are Christians, performing in the Pantheon as well as insights from Nigel Swinford, the Musical Director and Conductor who often features on BBC Radio.

The event is organised by the Mothers’ Union, but everyone is welcome to come along.

New English Orchestra Website

Christmas Youth Worship

Friday, 16th December, 6-7pm St James United Reformed Church, Alnwick

On 16 December Contagious is having a Christmas youth worship event at St James’ URC Pottergate from 6-7pm. We are going to have Christmas challenges, food, a talk by Revd James Harvey, sung worship and more! Our Mettle and Rock Solid groups are being invited to come along and bring friends too.

Winter Market

Saturday 19^th November, 10.00 am – 3.00 pm, St Michael’s Parish Hall

Our annual market raising funds for St Michael’s. Featuring lots of different stalls including home-made goods and preserves, a raffle and more. Please note a change of venue from last year – the Market is in the Parish Hall on Walkergate, around the corner from church.

Remembrance Sunday

Sunday, 13th November

2.30pm Remembrance Day service at St Paul’s RC Church

All Souls’ Memorial Service

Sunday, 30th October, 6pm

Requiem Eucharist for All Souls

Angel Tree Coffee Morning

5th November 10 am-12 noon in the Parish Room

A coffee morning in church with refreshments, games for children and a raffle in aid of the Angel Tree project, which enables children of prisoners to receive Christmas presents from their absent parent. £1 entrance per person.

More information about the Angel Tree project.

Feast of Saints Simon and Jude

Friday, 28th October

9.30am Holy Communion

 Chorister for a Day

Saturday, 15th October, 2pm

Come and try out being a chorister for a day here at St Michael’s, organised by Durham Cathedral! For children aged 6 – 10. Registration is at 2pm at St Michael’s Church and the afternoon concludes with a service at 4pm at which the children will sing.

Service of Healing and Wholeness

Sunday, 16th October, 6pm

Sunday 16^th is the Sunday nearest to St Luke’s Day when, traditionally, the church concentrates on its Healing Ministry. In line with recent years we will hold a Service of Healing and Wholeness in place of Evensong at 6.00 pm. This Act of Worship, which includes the laying-on of hands and anointing for those who wish, is appreciated by many. If you have not taken part before, please do consider coming along.

Harvest Thanksgiving

Sunday, 2nd October, 9.30am

A celebratory service in church in the morning, followed by harvest supper in the evening with a two-course meal of pie & peas and Autumn fruit crumble. There will be an auction of perishable produce, and tickets (to the supper) are £10, with all proceeds to Water Aid. Contact the Office for more information.

On Sunday 9th October at 11.15am there will be a Harvest Thanksgiving at Denwick Chapel.

“Ride and Stride” Steeplechase

Saturday, 10th September

Visit unique historic buildings, see beautiful countryside, get some exercise and have fun with the family!

People from all over England walk or cycle between churches, exploring and enjoying the countryside from Cornwall to Northumberland. The money they raise helps to save historic churches, chapels and meeting houses for future generations by helping to fund urgent repairs and the installation of modern facilities.

The Northumbria Historic Churches Trust Steeplechase takes place on the second Saturday in September (10th) and includes many of the region’s finest churches – including St Michael’s!

Ride + Stride Northumbria website

Battle of Britain Service

Sunday, 18th September, 2.30pm

Farewell Service for Bishop Frank

Sunday, 18th September

2.30pm, St Nicholas’ Cathedral, Newcastle

Car Treasure Hunt

Saturday, 3rd September

Hunting for treasure – and enjoying a meal! We now have sign-up sheets at the back of St Michael’s for teams of two or more (a driver plus at least one other). Please indicate whether you wish to join in with the meal at the end. The start time will be from the Parish Hall at 4.00 pm, when clues will be given out to participants. Any questions, please contact us.

The Blessed Virgin Mary

Monday, 15th August

9.30am Holy Communion

Alnwick International Music Festival

Saturday 30th July to Saturday 6th August 2016

An eight-day festival featuring music, song and dance from around the world in locations around Alnwick. This year our stall in the Market Place is on Tuesday 2^nd, Thursday 4^th and Friday 5^th August. We will be selling homemade goods, including baking, handicrafts, preserves and knitted goods. Donations welcome, and funds raised go to St Michael’s.

Click here for the Alnwick International Music Festival website

 Flower Festival

Thursday 4th – Saturday 6th August, 11am-4pm

Everyone is invited to the 2016 Alnwick Flower Festival, held in St Paul’s RC Church. Enjoy music from local artists, craft stalls, and tea and cake while you look at the beautiful arrangements – this year on the theme of “Memories of the Sisters of Mercy; Alnwick High School; Alnwick Garden; Family and Community.”

• Preview Night – Wednesday 4th August at 6pm. Tickets £5
• Songs of Praise – Sunday 7th August at 4pm

More details on the Flower Festival 16 pdf

The Transfiguration of Our Lord

Saturday 6th August

9.30am Holy Communion

 Installation of Rev’d Jane Scott

Tuesday 2nd August, 7.30pm

We’ve been pleased to announce that Jane has been appointed Priest-in-Charge of Whittingham with Edlingham and Bolton Chapel. Her Service of Installation will be at St Bartholomew’s, Whittingham on Tuesday 2nd August at 7.30 pm. She would love to see St Michael’s folks there. It would be a great help if you could sign the list at the back of church if you intend to go.

The User Friendly Theatre Company

Friday 22nd July and Saturday 23rd July, Parish Hall

THE USER FRIENDLY THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS…Two contrasting shows in Alnwick:

 “DUCKS”
To commemorate The Somme and to celebrate WW1 poet F.W. Harvey

Friday 22nd July at 2.30pm and 7.30pm
Admission by programme  £3

and

“POWDER MONKEYS”
Meet Horatio the monkey and learn about Horatio Nelson – fun for children of all ages

Saturday 23rd July at 11.30am and 2.30pm
Admission by programme £2: Family ticket £5

Words and music by Clare Graydon-James
St. Michael’s Parish Hall, Canongate, Alnwick.  NE66 1NB
For more information: tel.  01322 274791

Free refreshments available    –   prize raffle

Northumbrian Evening

Friday, 15th July, Parish Hall

A tasty supper with local entertainment from Adrian Ions and Avril Huntley.

More details (and tickets) available very soon but please make a note of the date in your diaries now – and why not invite your friends to come along too.

Rock Solid Taster Session

Thursday, 30th June, St James’ URC, Pottergate

You are invited to a special Year 4 Rock Solid taster session from 7-8pm (tuck shop from 8-8.15pm) at St James’ URC, Pottergate. Rock Solid is a youth group for middle school pupils (years 5-8) run by Contagious.

Taster Session fliers: PDF, Word

Feast of John the Baptist

Friday, 24th June

9.30am Holy Communion

Fruitful and Gigantic!

3pm-5pm, Saturday, 18th June, St Nicholas’ Cathedral

A day of fun, activity and worship for children, young people and those who minister amongst them.

Live band – Chocolate fountain – Bike Smoothie Maker – Circus Skills – Stilt Walkers – Crafts – Godly Play – Tours Up the Tower –Maypole Dancing – Prayer Spaces and more…….

With Bishop Christine we will be launching our diocesan strategy for ministry amongst children and young people by holding a celebration of the Fruits of the Spirit in activities and worship. Come and join in!

For more information and how to register please view the Fruitful and Gigantic Invitation (pdf)

90th Birthday Celebration for the Queen

Sunday, 12th June

We look forward to Sunday 12^th June when we will celebrate our Queen’s 90^th birthday. There will be a joint act of Worship at 10.00 am, followed by a celebration lunch in the Parish Hall at 12 noon. Tickets are now available (£10), or £25 for a family ticket. Do come along and bring your friends.

 Toolkit