The Reverse Advent Calendar is back - please check out the details on the West Lothian Foodbank website.
The full calendar is there and it would be great if some of the congregation could collect some of the items requested. You don't need to find everything! All the goods will be date checked and sorted before delivery to families so it would be ideal to have your donations by the end of November.We appreciate that not everyone can deliver their contributions to the warehouse. You can leave them in Cross House or contact Alison Murray (agmurray52@gmail.com) for alternative arrangements.
Newsletter
St Michael's would like to keep in touch from time to time with newsletters and updates but only in ways that work for you.
To subscribe to our Newsletter please click here.
Worship will continue in all 4 church buildings and most of our activities will continue as normal.
Our new website will be available here shortly but meanwhile please continue to visit the individual websites/Facebook pages for up to date information.
Giving to St Michael’s
You might be wondering how you can financially support the work of St Michael’s and the wider Church of Scotland.
Members who currently give through the Free Will Offering Scheme and who cannot hand in their envelopes might wish to consider one of the following options:
· You could make a one-off payment using the Stewardship button below
Stump Socks
In Ukraine there are people who are suffering horrendous wounds, including amputation.
We are collecting knitted, crocheted or sewn stump socks to provide much needed warmth and comfort to those sufferers. If you feel you would like to contribute, the hospitals involved have made 2 requests.
Various sizes are needed to fit both arms and legs, for below and above knees and elbows and, very importantly, very soft wool as even through medical dressings the stumps are very painful and sensitive.
Patterns can be found on- line and socks can be left in the designated box behind the shop in St Michael's Parish Church.
Also anyone with the odd ball of soft wool they no longer need can leave it in the same place knowing it will be used.
This free and confidential support group for the bereaved is facilitated by trained bereavement support listeners and meets on alternate Thursdays, beginning on 14th Sept in The Adam Room, Cross House from 6.30 pm to 8 pm.
You will be warmly welcomed over a cup of tea or coffee and it is not necessary to have a church connection.
If you are at home with your wee ones why not come along instead of sitting in on your own. If you're a Mum, Dad, Granny, Grandpa or babysitter just pop along to the Kirk hall for 10 am. A really warm welcome awaits with songs,crafts, a wee prayer, lots of fun and tea and coffee too. No church connection needed at all. Hope to see you there. No cost. Please contact the office for further info, Tel: 842188.
Latest Magazine
The latest edition of Crosswind Magazine is now available to download from the Crosswind page.
Knitting Group
Meets first Monday of every month in Room 1, Cross House, 10.30am for knitting and chat. All welcome.
CDs-Church Service
If you would like to borrow a recording of previous services, you will find CDs at the Church shop. A recording of the sermon is available weekly via podcast here.
Serving Him Together
Faith Impact Forum
Click here for a look at the latest newsletter from the Faith Impact Forum.
If you would like to subscribe to this then click here.
Crossreach
Crossreach News is available here. More information about Crossreach itself is available on their website.
General Notices
Service of Union
The Service of Union on 13th November is available for viewing here
Worship will continue in all 4 church buildings and most of our activities will continue as normal.
Our new website will be available here shortly but meanwhile please continue to visit the individual websites/Facebook pages for up to date information.
Crown of Thorns
We’re delighted that main contractors Matheson Plumbing Co have won a top accolade from their trade association for their work on St Michael’s Church of Scotland’s Crown of Thorns. The Federation of Traditional Metal Roofing Contractors' Architectural Award for 2024 went to Mathesons in recognition of the outstanding complexity and quality of their work on the church’s iconic spire.
Full details of our registration with OSCR , the Scottish Charity Regulator, can be found here.
St Michael’s Stained Glass Windows
Ever wondered about the stained glass windows in St Michael's ?
"The Power of The Spirit" is a 15 min journey through the windows of the Church exploring the colour and purpose of God's creation.
The video is showing in the Sanctuary as part of our Open Church. It is also available to view here
Open Church Volunteers
Are you interested in history?
Proud of Linlithgow and its heritage?
St Michael's is recruiting new volunteers for Open Church, which keeps the church open for locals and visitors alike throughout the week.
Get in touch at info@stmichaels-parish.org.uk if you could give an hour or two now and then
Thursday for Coffee
If you fancy a cuppa and some company, come to Cross House. Tea, coffee and baking for only £1.
Every Thursday at 10am in Room 1.
For further info contact Jill Allatt on 840680
Maintenance of our buildings
With a view to fast tracking maintenance and repair issues to all church properties, an email address, maintenance@stmichaels-parish.org.uk has been set up which will allow elders and members of the congregation to alert the Property Team of any issues requiring attention. A member of the team will monitor this email address from their personal laptop and pass the information to the appropriate team member for action.
To advise of a repair or maintenance issue, click on the email address and provide the following basic information to action an investigation or repair.
Which building is the issue in?
Where in the building is the problem?
Brief description of the problem.
Reported by and date the issue was discovered.
A reply response will be generated confirming that we are in receipt of the email, which is receiving the attention of the Property Team.
