Forthcoming
Events at St Michaels
2008
Social Events
At St Michael's was aim to hold a Social event once a month throughout the year. The events provide an opportunity for members of the congregation and their friends to meet together in an informal atmosphere and enjoy fellowship together.
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. 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 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.
Quiet Day
A Benefice Quiet day was held on Friday 25th July at Llantarnam Abbey led by the Rev'd Henry Davies, former Vicar of St Michael's Church from 1980 to 1984.
Around the World Quiz Night
The Quiz
held on Tuesday 17th June at 7.0 pm in the Hall raised almost £200 towards church funds.
May Fair
The May Fair will be held this year on Saturday 24th May at 2.0 pm in the Hall.
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, 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 will be considered at a meeting of the PCC for incorporation into the overall plans for the Benefice.
Art Exhibition
A very successful exhibition of paintings by local artists, including members of the congregation, was held on 28/29 March. On the Friday evening the exhibition was opened at 7.0 pm with a cheese and wine evening. The Exhibition was well supported with over 100 works of art on display
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.
Quiet Day At The Abbey
The group in the courtyard outside Ty Croeso, the Abbey Retreat Centre.
At St Michael's we aim to hold two Quiet Days each year at Llantarnam Abbey to provide the opportunity to spend time considering and reflecting on aspects of Church life with the help of a visiting speaker to guide our thoughts.
