St. Michael's Episcopal Church

05/28/2026

This week's Musings from the Corner of Hope and Church focuses on the mystery of the Holy Trinity. Click below to learn more. I hope Ginny doesn't commit any heresies this Sunday. Please like and subscribe to this new YouTube channel for more videos about faith, reflection, and prayer.

This coming Sunday in our liturgical calendar is Trinity Sunday- th...

05/25/2026

Almighty God, we commend to your gracious care and keeping those who serve in our armed forces at home and abroad. As we remember this Memorial Day all those who sacrificed themselves for our nation’s ideals, defend with your heavenly grace all who risk themselves in these times; strengthen them in their trials and temptations; give them courage to face the perils which beset them; and grant them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

05/24/2026

Why do we wear red on Pentecost Sunday? Rev. Barbie helps us understand. Click below to see more.
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05/23/2026

Coming soon in June- Compline and Campfire. Bring your chair, something to drink, and worship with us on the Close. All are invited!

05/21/2026

This week's Musings from the corner of Hope and Church. Pentecost causes awakenings in each of us. Come and celebrate the Holy Spirit this coming Sunday.

Musings from the corner of Hope and Church. Ginny Wilder, the Rect...

05/20/2026

05/20/2026

The members of St. Cecilia's Choir & clergy get ready to process in last night. Behind Rev. Noel Robinson is The Rev. Dr. Richard Simpson who served as St. Michael's Interim Rector (thru Dec. 2025). Everyone was delighted to see him back at SMC and grateful that he was able to attend Canon Ginny's Celebration.

05/20/2026

The Rev. Mary Kroohs offered a heartfelt sermon last night at Canon Ginny’s Celebration of a New Ministry. She reflected on the gift of their friendship and touted the strengths that Ginny will share with her new Church family. Thank you Rev. Mary for proclaiming the Gospel and your insightful look at our new Rector! We appreciate your presence and hope to see you again. Safe travels home!

05/20/2026

It’s official! Pictured here, Canon Ginny is presented to Bishop Knisely by SMC’s Sr. Warden, Deb Rude and Jr. Warden, Maryanne Ziegler. It was a packed house, filled with her family, friends and new Church family as Canon Ginny was installed as our next Rector. We are grateful to Bishop Knisely, Canon Dena, Rev. Mary Kroohs and all of the Episcopal priests who participated in the ceremony, filled with pomp and circumstance, beautiful music and lots of love! Congratulations Canon Ginny!🎉🎉

05/18/2026

We are so excited for tomorrow night at 6:00 pm for "A Celebration of a New Ministry" as The Rev. Canon Ginny Wilder will be officially instituted as the next Rector of St. Michael's Episcopal Church by The Rt. Rev. Bishop W. Nicholas Knisely, Bishop of Rhode Island. The final preparations are being made and we are looking forward, with great joy, to tomorrow's service and celebration! Congratulations Canon Ginny! We love you!

For those unable to attend this service in person, it will be livestreamed through St. Michael's website, by clicking this link www.stmichaelsbristolri.org, then click the red button "Click here for livestream." Thank you.