St Michael & All Angels Church, Hawthorn, Co Durham, England

04/04/2026

Reminder: Easter Sunday St Michael's is returning to Communion as usual..... Congregation lining the sanctuary step, and sharing a common cup. (The temporary arrangements made for covid are now ceased).
If you feel uncomfortable with a common cup you may take 'communion in one kind' by bread/wafer only,without receiving any less.

29/03/2026

Let us pray that God would help us to rest in His grace and go forward into this day in His strength and peace 🤲

Almighty Lord,
help me to remember that you are bigger than
the things that seem bigger than me:
my problems, my questions, my doubts and my fears.
Help me to rest in your grace and go forward
into this day in your strength and peace.

In the name of Jesus Christ,
Amen.

29/03/2026

If you can't make it to church services...have a listen to these sacred music playlists chosen for Holy Week.

Take a little time to enjoy our Palm Sunday playlist.
Look out for more mini-playlists throughout Holy Week—each one thoughtfully chosen to help you pause and reflect. lnk.to/PalmSunday

29/03/2026

”Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.” - John 12:13

This , we remember the moment the crowds lifted their voices in praise as Jesus entered Jerusalem, marking the beginning of Holy Week. As we reflect on this day, may we fix our eyes on Jesus and prepare our hearts for the week ahead.

Amen 🙏

19/03/2026

𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗿𝗮𝗻
Nahid, who leads the Iranian Bible Society in Diaspora, shared an update with us about the ongoing situation in Iran.

'As troubling events continue to unfold in and around Iran and across the Middle East, we at Iranian Bible Society in Diaspora (IBSD) remain deeply connected to our brothers and sisters through trusted networks and ministry partnerships.

'While much has been reported in the media, there are important spiritual and ministry-related developments that are not widely known, and they offer both sobering realities and genuine encouragement ...'

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👉 why this is a unifying moment for Iranian Christians
👉 how Bible ministry has been impacted by the conflict
🙌 the protection and healing Iranians are thanking God for even now

19/03/2026

𝗚𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗽 𝗚𝗼𝗱'𝘀 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗮𝘆
Are you and your church looking for ways to grow in confidence and understanding of the Bible? Do you want to see it transform your everyday life?

We've got you covered with two amazing resources that work perfectly together 🙌

In just eight sessions, which you can access for free, 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚 takes you from Genesis to Revelation, helping you get to grips with the Bible's key themes, characters and stories.

Meanwhile, the brand new 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙁𝙖𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝘽𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚 helps you:
💭 Understand the Bible's real-world context and relevance
❤️ Relate to experiences and emotions in the passages you read
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FIND OUT MORE 👇
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16/03/2026

Please remember non-perishable grocery items on Sundays, for East Durham Food Bank.

16/03/2026

Today we are pausing our usual rhythm to pray for peace across the world.🙏

As we bear witness to many wars and conflicts across the world, including Ukraine, Sudan and many other places, as well as the unfolding crisis in the Middle East – we are called to contend in prayer.

In the coming week, 24-7 Prayer are inviting you to join in a week of prayer for peace. As we stand in the gap for the nations, we ask you to join in - whether for a moment, an hour, or a watch in the night - as together we seek God’s peace and mercy for the world.

On Wednesday the 18th of March, leaders from across the 24-7 Prayer movement will be hosting a 24-hour prayer call online.

📲Find out more in the Go Deeper section at the end of this Morning Prayer.