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Get Involved

The vibrant life of the parish of St Michael with St Mary is supported by a wide range of volunteers; there is something for everyone that wants to be involved, however much (or little!) time they have. Whether you are interested in music, home groups, buildings maintenance, heritage and archives, gardening, volunteering in the community, joining the Friends of St Michaels or one of the many other things we do, there is something for you here. You can always be assured of a warm welcome. There is some more information below but in short, to find out more about our life together please be in touch with Jonny the Vicar (vicar@parishofstmichaels.org.uk) or come along to any of our services and say hello.

Church Maintenance

Churchyard Working Party

Working parties are held monthly on Saturday mornings from March to December to undertake routine maintenance of St Michael’s churchyard. It is a sociable occasion as well as a practical one and there is usually a cup of coffee or tea provided mid-morning. Families are welcome, so long as any child under 16 is accompanied by a responsible adult. No particular skills are required, just a willingness to participate in whatever needs to be done; there is generally a variety of tasks to be matched to the interests of volunteers. The church has a selection of tools but please bring gardening gloves if you have some. For further information please contact Jim Mann, 01727 861840.

Church Cleaning

St Michael’s cleaning groups help with dusting, polishing, sweeping, and mopping, roughly once a month, often followed by refreshments. To get involved, please contact Jane Larman

Friends of St Michael’s

The Friends exist to “maintain, repair, renew, improve and enhance the structure and fabric, furnishings, memorials and fittings of the Church of St.Michael, St.Albans.” The appeal of the Friends has always been to people who, while not necessarily churchgoers, nevertheless feel the presence of St.Michael’s to be of vital importance in the local community. Over the years they have raised £120,000 – hard work, but good fun.

The Friends is managed by a small committee. Membership is open to all with the annual subscription of five pounds per person and ten pounds for a family.

Please click here for an application form and for further information, please contact the Membership Secretary, Charles Naylor, by clicking here.

Safeguarding - promoting a safer church

The Parish of St Michael with St Mary, St Albans is committed to the protection, safeguarding, care and nurture of all children and vulnerable adults who visit the Church. You can download our policy and procedures which have been developed in line with guidance from the Church of England.

FEED Foodbank

St Michael’s and St Mary’s support FEED foodbank based at the St Albans Vineyard Fellowship. Much more than food is dispensed. Volunteers also provide help, support and advice in caring for those who are at difficult or vulnerable points in their life. Items may be brought to St Michael’s on a Sunday or Wednesday and put in the FEED collection box in the Tower Room. Items brought to St Mary’s will be taken to St Michael’s and sent on to FEED.

FEED would be grateful for the following donations:

+ Coffee and sugar

+ Spaghetti, macaroni

+ Puddings, jams and spreads

+ Fruit juice, squash

+ Deodorant, shower gel and shampoo

+ Nappies: 4+, 5, 5+, 6 and baby wipes

Thank you for your support.

For further information, please contact Alison Mann via Georgie Ray in the Parish Office: 01727 835037.