Will you 'Choose to Refuse'?

This month we are marking ‘Plastic Free July’

Plastic Free July™ is a shared global movement that helps millions of people reduce plastic waste through simple, everyday choices and be part of the solution to plastic pollution. That way, we can enjoy cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities.

There are many actions and choices we can make ourselves, but there is also a call to actively refuse single-use plastics from supermarkets, other shops, restaurants etc. and ask for better alternatives.

Resources are available on the campaign website for your home, school, workplace and local community.

We will also be sharing ideas in our weekly emails and on the screens in the church/cafe.

Our Cafe is actively participating having now eliminated all plastic packaging on our pre-packed soft drinks. These now only come in recyclable cans, cardboard or glass.

We are currently seeking alternatives for our takeaway coffee lids and cold drink takeaway cups - but for this month if you bring your own reusable cup you can get 20% off your takeaway drink!

If you have any ideas you would like to share, or to tell us what changes you are pledging to make please email office@stmichaelsbath.org.uk, we’d love to share the good news!

Summer Sermon Series

Thanks to all the representatives of our Mission Partners who have visited and spoken over the last couple of months.

We now move to the book of Matthew as our focus for July and August. This series will call us to learn from Jesus, find rest, renewal and a call to follow.

Each week at 9.30 (with Holy Communion) and 10.45

Everyone is welcome.

This Sunday - 28th June

The final installment in our sermon series focusing on our Mission Partners. We are very pleased to welcome retired Baptist minister and volunteer speaker for Tearfund, Revd. David Morrell, who will be speaking on the Feeding of the 5000 and tellng us more about the work of Tearfund.

To discover more about the charity look at our Mission Partners page.

David will be speaking at both the 9.30 communion service and 10.45 Cafe Church!

In case you missed it...

Whether you couldn’t attend, or just were a bit overwhelmed with information from the People’s Emergency Briefing last week we, along with the team at Bath and West Community Energy have collated some of the action points.  Scroll on to find out how we can all make a difference…

Chris Packham brings the film to a close saying "Over to you" - so how can and will we respond? We’ve compiled a list of suggestions to give some ideas, and believe that any actions are better than anxiety and inactivity.

  • Chose how you spend and invest your money - this is huge, as pensions, mortgages and savings with ethical providers (moving away from unethical finance) is easier than we might think to do and will have a big impact.

  • Hold your own screening of this film with your workplace, local community or groups - see how HERE .

  • Put climate back on the agenda to talk about with your friends, family, neighbours and networks

  • Lobby your MP - and petition the Government for a Uk wide TV screening of the film: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/767687#main-content

  • Join a local community organisation who are committed to taking action together

  • Consider energy saving measures for your home such as solar, heat pumps and improved insulation

  • Invest in Community Energy projects (renewables)

  • Use your voice on social media to share the good news stories, it all counts

  • Repair, share and buy second hand where you can

  • Consider food waste and cutting down on meat and dairy consumption

  • Take public transport where you can and be conscious how you holiday - could a short flight be replaced by a train journey?

  • Chose a more ethical search engine for your browsing and limit the use of AI where possible (this uses much more water than internet searches).


This Sunday...

Continuing our series of talks by our Mission Partners we look forward to welcoming Kenny Nelson, Director of the Life Project Bath.

“Life Project supports adults with learning disabilities through day services, socials, holidays, family support and opportunities to explore faith.

Alongside families, carers, volunteers and friends, we’re building a vibrant community across Bath and beyond.” (from their website)

Kenny will be preaching at both the 9.30 and 10.45 services.

This Sunday...Mission!

Our speaker this Sunday - continuing our focus on our Mission Partners - is Grant Sheppard from World Sports Ministries, who will be preaching on a passage from the book of Haggai and sharing more about the inspiration behind the work of WSM and what they have achieved.

You can read more about WSM and our other Mission Partners HERE.

Join us at 9.30am for Holy Communion and 10.45 for Cafe Church.

Coffee and pastries served from 10.15.

All welcome!

Film screening with a full church!

On June 8th we hosted - in partnership with Bath and West Community Energy - a screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing on climate and nature. The film is a call to action for all of us and it was heartening to see so many people in attendance, not just of rhte film but for the informative discussion afterward.

We were very fortunate to have a great panel of speaker, notably the renowned environmentalist Sir Jonathan Porritt, CEO of BWCE Peter Capener and CEO of Share and Repair, Ruth Lambert.

Thanks so much to the team at BWCE for asking us to host - and for all the work they put in. Thanks also to the team of volunteers from St. Michael’s who helped the evening go so smoothly.

If you missed it , there may be other screenings nearby and you can find a screening map, plus more information on the NEB website HERE.

The Lord's Prayer - with J. John at The Forum, Bath

NB: This event is being held at Bath Forum NOT St. Michael’s

The Lord's Prayer with J.John: Renew your heart, deepen your faith and realign your life on this journey through the most famous prayer in history.

J.John is an evangelist, minister, speaker, broadcaster and writer. He has been in ministry for four decades. He has spoken in towns, cities and universities in 69 countries. J.John lives near London in England. He is married to Killy and is a father and grandfather.

When: Wednesday 27th May, 7.30pm (doors and bar open from 6.30pm)

Tickets: £5 available from The Forum website HERE. You can book up to 10 tickets per order for this event.

If you would like to read more about J. John, his work and his journey of faith please click HERE.

NEW Opening times!

During the period of the Bath Christmas Market our building will be open a little longer than usual!

The church, Cafe and Christmas Shop will be open to visitors from 9.30am till 4.00pm

Come and choose your Christmas cards from national and local charities - there is also a selection of Christmas decorations, candles, gifts, wrap and more!

Our Cafe will be serving festive drinks, including a Deluxe Gingerbread Latte, Peppermint hot chocolate and Mulled Wine as well as our regular menu items.

Above all we are a welcoming place of worship and community. Come and say hi!

Jesus Unfiltered

Our sermon series for the Autumn, leading up to Advent, starts on September 7th.

Entitled ‘Jesus. Up Close. Unfiltered.’ , each week will focus on a person who encountered Jesus in a direct way and highlight what we can learn about God, ourselves and our relationship with him.

There will be small breaks in the series for Harvest, on October 5th, All Saints and Remembrance Sunday.

Come and join us!

Living the Kingdom this Summer

Our new sermon series begins on 27th July when we begin Living the Kingdom: Lessons from the Road with Jesus.

Week 1: Teach us to Pray: Trusting the Father
Jesus invites u sin to a bold trusting relationship with God through prayer. Kingdom life begins with dependence on the Father.

Week 2: Rich Toward God: Breaking Free from Greed
life does not consist of possessions. Jesus challenges the myth of self-security and invites us to generous, kingdom-centred living.

Week 3: Little Flock, Big calling: Living Ready
Don’t be afraid - God’s Kingdom is ours. We are called to live alert and prepared for the Master’s return.

Week 4: A Disturbing Peace: The Dividing Power of Truth
Jesus brings not comfort, but transformation. Discipleship causes division because it demands a decision.

Week 5: Set Free on the Sabbath: The Compassion of the Kingdom
Jesus’ Kingdom brings healing, especially to the marginalised. Rules must never outrank mercy.

Week 6: A Better Seat: Humility and Hospitality in the Kingdom
In the upside-down kingdom, honour belongs to the humble and the host is found among the poor.

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