OUR VICAR

Rev Tim Barton has been vicar of St Michael's since March 1980. Prior to ordination he worked at sea, also in the legal professsion and in the health service. He says ... "This is a varied and friendly neighbourhood and at St Michael's we aim to reflect this. We welcome people of all ages, backgrounds and family situations. I love the fact that at St Michael's there is a relaxed atmosphere and the scenery of the place is outstanding".

OUR SERVICES

Sunday Morning Service:

10.30a.m. Holy Communion - Common Worship. (Lasts one hour)

Sunday School runs concurrently.

WEDDINGS

Getting Married ?

St Michael's is a small country church - the perfect setting for a wedding. It seats about 200 people.

Costs...

Wedding fees depend on what options you choose for the day. But most couples find that a church wedding is the least costly part of the day - and the best. We will be happy to give you an individual quotation.

The Next Step...

Check availability of dates and obtain an application form.

Ring Tim Barton on 01695 733 148

BAPTISM & CHRISTENING

Baptism is a significant moment in your child's spiritual journey, a moment when we rejoice in God's love for us.

We hold a baptism service on the last Sunday of every month at 2.30 p.m.

Costs

Free!

The Next Step...

Check availability of dates and obtain an application form.

Ring Tim Barton on 01695 733 148

View various Baptism and Christening clips from our Parish here.

CONFIRMATION

Those who have been baptised can be confirmed - when they make the promises for themselves that were made on their behalf at baptism. Children will usually have reached the age of 7 before Confirmation is considered.

Confirmation takes place once a year in the spring. A preparation course begins in February/March leading up to the big day.

Costs

Free!

The Next Step...

Check availability of dates and obtain an application form.

Ring Tim Barton on 01695 733 148

ADMISSION OF CHILDREN TO HOLY COMMUNION

Children who are baptised may be admitted to receive Holly Communion before Confirmation. If you would like further details please contact Rev Tim Barton 01695 733148 or e-mail home@timbarton.go-plus.net

VOTIVE MESSAGE PAGES

Please take a look at this new link to our virtual votive candle site.

At St Michael & All Angels we light votive candles and say prayers over the candles.

These are lit for any reason, it could be:-

• To remember and pray for a loved one who has passed away
• To pray for someone who is poorly or going through a bad time
• To remember loved ones who live away from their families
• To remember birthdays, Christmas & anniversaries

FUNERALS

Death is a subject which we normally avoid discussing, and there are very few people who actually make plans for their funerals. So when someone close to us dies, we are often unprepared and do not know what to do or where to go.

There are many formalities that need to be taken care of, but the first step is to register the death with the local authority Registrar. Once this is done, most people then contact a local firm of undertakers, who are able to advise on the organisation of the funeral, and discuss the various options. You should also check the will of the deceased in order to find out whether any wishes have been expressed about the funeral.

It is always possible to hold a funeral service in the church of St Michael's, and if this is your wish, then the funeral director would contact the vicar in order to agree on a suitable day and time. You may of course want to discuss this yourself with the vicar beforehand. Alternatively, the service can take place at one of the local crematorium or cemetery chapels.

Once the place, date and time have been settled, the vicar will then contact you and normally come and visit in order to discuss specific wishes, choose hymns if appropriate, as well as obtain information about the deceased.

St Michael's Walking Group

Please keep checking this page for forthcoming events.

Please feel free to browse through these pages and if there is any information you can't find then please contact us: (01695) 733148 or write to us: c/o 88 Lyndhurst Avenue Ashurst Skelmersdale WN8 6UH.