Sunday Address

St Michael’s is a unique church in the heart of the city. Unique for its relevant, contemporary preaching that embraces and inner wellbeing as its core message.

St Michael’s is a unique church in the heart of the city. Unique for our relevant, contemporary preaching that embraces inner wellbeing as our core message. Sunday services include a mix of traditional and modern presentations. Inspirational music is an integral part of our services and most Sundays include performances from internationally renowned musicians.

Join us on Sunday 17 May for a special service dedicated to
Mingary The Quiet Place. 

Don’t forget to wear a white flower for the occasion. 

Sunday services commence at 10am.
Free Entry.

Artists: Meagan Reeve (Harp), Peter Sheridan (Flute), The St. Michael’s Brass Ensemble and the St. Michael’s Singers.

Music between the readings:
Ostinato from the Suite Antique – John Rutter (b. 1945)
The ever popular John Rutter wrote this work for flute in 1979 in response to an invitation to write a piece for the Cookham Festival.  Originally for Flute, harpsichord and strings, this work is often heard and performed as we hear it today, with a piano accompaniment arranged by the composer.

Music during the offering:
Le Basque – Marin Marais (1656-1728)
Marin Marais remains perhaps the most famous virtuosi to have written for and played the Viola da Gamba (a now largely obsolete instrument except in the field of historically informed early music). He lived and worked in Paris and studied with Jean Baptiste Lully. Little is known of his personal and professional life, however his music has remained cherished.

The Postlude:
Entrada Festiva – Flor Peeters (1903-1986) arr. Rhys Boak
Flor Peeters was a celebrated Dutch organist, composer and teacher.  He had a long career as a concert organist, but wrote works in many genres.