Cross Denominational Mission
The Oratory of St Michael & All Angels is a
functioning part of the Liberal Catholic Apostolic Church,
part of the
worldwide catholic movement in the liberal tradition. In July
2008 we had to move into temporary accomodation as our previous site
became unavailable to us. St Michaels was then housed in part of a large
shed. We were not the only church housed in a wood & corrugated iron
building! Saddles and bridles were in the other part of the shed, and
it had hay on the floor (our floor was clean). In many ways it was better than
our previous place (not leaking for example!), and a stable was good enough for Jesus...
We
lined our part of the shed with sheeting to keep the dust and moisture out which
made it feel a little like the Tent of the Lord's Presence!
There are two patio doors which opened out onto a garden area
(weedpatch!), it was warm, light and has mains electricity. Our most
regular worshipper was Ozzy the cat who slept in the sunshine in one of
the chairs every morning! We moved back into our chapel building in February 2009.
In addition to our main altar, we have a small side altar dedicated to
Our Holy Lady.
Services
Sundays 10.30 and/or 6.30 pm: Eucharist
(Tridentine Rite in the vernacular). We use incense and ring hand bells.
Thursdays 8pm: Benediction or a service of Vespers.
Thanksgiving Services, and Prime, Matins, Terce, Sext and Complin are occasionally held.
Holy Days are always honoured as are some Saints Days.
I preach and visit other churches and denominations often. I am an enthusiastic ecumenical and am thankful for the invitations.
I am privileged to celebrate marriages and take funerals when asked.
House blessings, Services for Animals, Healing, Relationship Blessings
(including same sex relationships) and Renewal of Vows are all services
that I am privileged to conduct. Click here to enquire.
St Michael, archangel, protector.
