Forthcoming
Events at St Michaels
2010
Quiz Night
The Quiz night held on 13th July at 7.0 pm was well attended and an enjoyable evening was had by all.
Coffee Morning
Every month a coffee morning is held in the Church Hall with proceeds in aid of a charity selected from suggestions submitted by members of the congregation. The coffee morning in June 2010 raised over £100 in aid of Diabetes Research.
The next coffee morning will be held on Thursday 23rd September 2010 at 10.30 am when the proceeds will be in aid of Wales Air Ambulance.
In November the coffee moirning will be held on Thursday 18th November 2010 and proceeds will be in aid of McMillan Nurses.
May Fayre 2010
The May Fayre was held on Saturday 29th May 2010 A large number of people attended and thoroughly enjoyed the event. A total of over £900 was raised in aid of church funds. Many thanks to all who participated this successful and important item on the church's social callender.
Annual Vestry Meeting 2010
The Annual Vestry Meeting was held on Monday 22nd March 2010 when the officers for the year were appointed. Martyn Jones and Amanda Page as Wardens, Ivan Jones as Treasurer and Colyn Evans as DCC Secretary. 12 members of the congregation will form the DCC.
Electoral Roll 2010
The electoral roll has been completely re-newed this year. Every five years all persons wishing to be uncluded in the roll are asked to re-apply, this way the roll is continuously up-dated. The total on the Roll for St Michael's is 111.
Quiet Day 2010
A Quiet Day is being held on Friday 23rd July 2010 from 10.0 am to 3.30 pm at Llantarnam Abbey and will be led by Sister Brenda.
Back to Church Sunday 2010
Following the successful 'Back to Church' Sunday in 2009 a similar event will be held on 26th September 2010 at St Michael's, the church is participating in this nation-wide concept and is looking forward to welcoming new (and some not so new) faces to the congregation.
Open Churches Day 2009
The Church was open from 2.0 pm to 5.0 pm on Saturday 19th September for Open Churches Day. Volunteers were available to show visitors around the Church on the day.
May Fayre 2009
The May Fayre was in Church Hall on Saturday 30th May 2009 and raised over £1,000 for Church Funds. A magnificant effort and thanks go to all who helped to make the May Fayre such a successful event.
The opportunity was taken at the May Fayre to officially open the re-furbished Meeting Room (formerly the Guild Room) that was performed by Terrie Smith, Church Warden. (see Picture below)
The team of volunteers who worked on upgrading the rooms at the rear of the Hall, were all present and received the grateful thanks of all present. Their wives were all presented with a bouquet of flowerers to mark the occasion.
The picture above shows from left to right John with Diane, Malcom, Stuart, Anne with Willis, Trish and Marjorie.
Christmas Fair
The Christmas Fair held on Saturday 5th December 2009 was very successful and raised over £800 for Church funds.
"The
Embroidery" by Mair DeGare Pitt
The St Michael's Players performed "The
Embroidery", a play written by Mair, one of our Church members about the experiences of a Second World War Veteran . The performance was held in the Church Hall on Saturday 20th June 2009 to a packed audience.
Alan McGill playing the role of the 'old soldier'.
Rev'd Tony Turner in the uniform of an American Officer with the
'Embroidery' projected on the wall behind him.
Taize Service
The regular Taize Services at St Michael's are a regular feature and are held on the evening of the fourth Sunday of each month at 6.0 pm. The service appeals to to both young and old regardless of nationality, culture or religious tradition. If you have not been to a Taize Service before, please join us on the last Sunday of the month.
Cream Teas at the Vicarage
On Saturday 16th August 2008 Rev'd Tony Turner and his wife Val,
invited the congregation to join them for a 'Cream Tea' at the
Vicarage. Unfortunately the weather was wet and the event was
held in the Church Hall. However, many of those attending braved
the rain to see the unveiling of a 'floor painting' on the garden path
at the Vicarage. The design for the painting was by David Everett,
a member of the congregation, and the painting was carried out
by the young people of the Church who enjoyed the opportunity
to be 'pavement artists' for the day.
Artists at work
Path painted in the style of a stained glass window
by the young people of the church under the guidance of David.
Review of Mission
The Bishop has requested all Parishes to carry out a Mission, Action Planning exercise to provide more focus on the direction the congregation believes that God is directing them. On the 23rd February 2008, Judith Hatthaway the Dioscesian Mission Advisor led a Workshop to review the Mission Statement of the Church and the aims and direction for next three to five years. The plans have been further developed by the Vicar and agreed by the DCC. The plans for St Michael's were submitted to the Rector and have been incorporated into the overall plans for the Benefice.
Our Vicar
Rev'd Anthony (Tony) J Turner took up the post of team Vicar at St Michael's Church in October 2007. Rev'd Turner was previously at the Rectorial Benefice of Monkton, Pembs in the Diocese of St David's where he was based in Angle with responsibility for seven churches in part of the Benefice and part-time chaplain to the armed forces based in that area.
Rev'd Turner is married to Valerie a lay-reader who joins the Ministerial team in the Benefice.
Fair Trade
St Michael's Church supports Fair Trade and has urged members to purchase Fair Trade items. Samples of Fair Trade coffee have been made available and a list of local suppliers has been circulated.
Look for this 'Fair Trade' mark when you shop
At St Michael's we support the Fair Trade initiative and have asked the congregation to remember this when they shop.
