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 we had a roof leak which caused much water damage. St Michaels was then housed in part of a large
shed. In
2009 we re-roofed the chapel and redecorated. St Michael's is now fully
functioning again, although we only missed two weeks of 'proper'
worship during the three month's disruption.
We can hold twenty worshippers, but we also send reserved sacrament to
those unable to attend in person. There is a sanctuary, main body of
the chapel and a vestry area at the back. We hold several minor relics
and have a granite altar stone under the main altar at the east end. In addition to our main altar, we have a small side altar dedicated to
Our Holy Lady.
Left: St
Michaels showing main and side altars. Right: Chapel of St Michaels,
Liberal Catholic Apostolic Church. Far Right: Sanctuary and credence
area.
Vestry area of the Chapel (not the tidiest part!)
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.
