Welcome to the website for the Anglican parish of St Michael the Archangel

Serving the ancient parish of East Wickham


Read on to find out more about what is coming up at our church

See our separate pages for a full list of our regular services 
or a quick look at what's on this week

Our new YouTube channel is now up and running.  You can also find it by searching stmichaeleastwickham or @stmichaelew1933.
Please subscribe and follow us!!
 
There isn't much content on it just yet, but it will also allow you to
watch our livestreamed services going forward

                                                

Newsletter for 12 October 2025

News from St Michael's

Dates for your diary:

Confirmation Course   

Receiving Holy Communion is a central part of our Christian faith and support this
we are offering a confirmation course.   This will run for five weeks,
meeting on Sunday at 5 pm starting on 5 October.
Please speak to Revd Yunghee or Fr Mark if you are interested

On Sunday 12 October We will be giving thanks for Fr Mark's
21 years of parochial ministry at St Michael's and the
20th anniversary of his ordination as Priest

Bubble Church meets again this Sunday, 12 October from 12 noon!

Aimed at families with children up to 7 years, this is a fun way to worship
with songs and puppets.  Spread the word and sign up here 

The next Men's Breakfast will be Tuesday  14 October 
Come along and join Fr Mark and others at TWINZ café  from 10 am

Taizé Style Service
Taizé Style Service of song, prayer and meditation
takes place in church on the last Monday of each month.   
Join us  from 6.45 pm on
27 October and stay on afterwards for light refreshments

Sound and Vision Project

Upgrading of our sound system and preparation for livestreaming via a new video camera is almost complete.   
We are delighted to have received a grant of £3000 from the Diocese for this work,
but if you would like to donate to the project,  you can do so here.   
Alternatively, speak to Fr Mark or use the contactless card machine in church.  Thank you

Please continue to support Bexley Food Bank
A list of the products which you could bring along at this time is in the newsletter  

Newsletter for 5 October 2025

Worship & Events coming up at St Michael's 


Readings for this week


Sunday 12 October 2025
Trinity 17

8 am: Said Eucharist in church

9 am: Morning Prayer in church

10 am: Sung Eucharist in church & 


online


We will be giving thanks for Fr Mark's 21 years of parochial ministry at St Michael's and 
the 20th anniversary of his ordination as Priest

12  for 12.30 pm: Bubble Church in church

5 pm: Confirmation Class at the vicarage


Monday 13 October 2025 (Edward the Confessor, King)

8.00 am: Morning Meditation in church
5.00 pm: Evening Prayer in church
7.00 pm  Church Cleaning in church and grounds
8
.30 pm: Compline via telephone - call Sue Keane on 07383 508612


Tuesday 14 October 2025 (Feria)
8.00 am: Morning Meditation in church
5.00 pm: Evening Prayer in church


Wednesday 15 October 2025 (Teresa of Avila)

8.00 am: Morning Meditation in church
10.00 am: Morning Prayer in church
5.00 pm: Evening Prayer in church


Friday 17 October 2025 (Ignatius, bishop, martyr)

11 am: Funeral of Rob Ogden in church



Next Sunday, 12 October 2025

(Trinity 18)

8 am: Said Eucharist in church 
9 am: Morning Prayer in church
10 am:  Sung Eucharist in church 
& livestreamed
11.45 am:  Extended Eucharist at Riverdale Care Home


Watch recently streamed services here


Our school!

Photo of Good School banner


St Michael's CofE Primary School is a Good School.   Find out more here


Our local Scout Troop, 1st East Wickham, which has been linked with St Michael's Church for 
more than 100 years, is currently recruiting Beavers, Cubs and Scouts
For further enquiries, please contact Darren Peto on 07512 552166

We continue a community of prayer, in faith, hope and love for one another.