Lent at St Michael & All Angels 2008
We mark Lent in a variety of ways - in services 
(you can read some of our Lent sermons here)
and outside the church.
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Delighting in God: During Lent we will focus on the theme of prayer and creativity, including visits to artistic events.
- Lent Charity: this year our Lent project is USPG, focussing on Bangladesh (right).
- Lent Lunches: Lunch in homes in the Parish to raise money for our Lent project.
- On My Desert Island: at Evensong, 6.30pm Sundays, members of the congregation give personal reflections on faith and the arts.
- Meditations on the Stations of the Cross: 6.45pm Fridays throughout Lent
You can find more details and dates below.
Delighting In God
During Lent we will be focussing on the theme of prayer and creativity and will be making use of all that is on offer to us in London – music, art, film, sculpture and architecture – to inspire and guide us on our Lenten journey. Please see the weekly programme below and sign up at the back of church. For some sessions places are limited and there is a payment.
FILM: Monday 11th February* Wings of Desire by Wim Wenders, NFT Southbank
Meet at NFT Foyer Café 7:30pm, film 8:30pm
Cost: £8.60 / £6.25 concessions
*Sign up by Sunday 3rd February
SCULPTURE: Thursday 21st February Henry Moore at Kew Gardens
Leave church at 11am. [Please let us know if you require a lift.]
Cost £11 or £9.25 concessions
ART: Monday 25th February National Gallery
A selective tour of the permanent collection to explore faith in art.
Leave church 10:30am. Followed by lunch.
MUSIC: Thursday 6th March ‘Pagan Rites, Sacred Ritual’
BBC Singers - Radio 3 Recording
7pm, St Paul’s Church, Wilton Place, Knightsbridge
Limited to 20 places so sign up early.
ARCHITECTURE: Thursday 13th March
Pilgrimage to City Churches and St Paul’s Cathedral.
Leave church 11am. Followed by lunch.
Lent Charity
St Michael's is supporting USPG's Lent Appeal, focussed on the Church of Bangladesh, helping schools, hospitals and community development. Bangladesh is battling against illiteracy, disease and a challenging climate. A third of its population of 152 million live in dire poverty. Around half live on less than 50p a day.
USPG is an Anglican mission agency which works alongside churches and communities in more than 50 countries. On Sunday February 10th, at 10am, USPG's general secretary Bishop Michael Doe will preach at St Michael's (one of several outside preachers during Lent services).
Donations may be put in the Lent jar by the font or given to a sidesperson or the Parish Office, or at the Lent lunches. There'll be Gift Aid envelopes in the church.
Lent Lunches
During Lent, we traditionally hold a series of Sunday lunches in the homes of parishioners or in the Parish Hall to raise money for our Lent charity. The lunches are simple, but highly enjoyable, and people of all ages are welcome, from 12.45pm.
Those attending make a donation to the project. If you hope to come, please sign the list at the back of the church, or phone, or e-mail: caroldouglas111@aol.com.
February 10th - Carol & Torin Douglas, 70 Ramillies Road, W4 1JA - 8994 3572
February 17th - Sarah & Nick Haimendorf, 16 Woodstock Road, W4 1UF
February 24th - Jane & Alan Trigle - Michael Room, St Michael's Parish Hall (a roast!)
March 2nd - No Lent lunch - Mothering Sunday
March 9th - Sue & Duncan Ouseley, 1 Blenheim Road, W4
March 16th - Sue and Andrew Jordan, 2a Lattimer Place,
Corney Reach Way, W4 2UA.
On My Desert Island
During Evensong on Sundays, at 6.30pm, members of the congregation give a personal reflection on faith and the arts. In conversation with Father Kevin Morris, they choose their favourite pieces of music, art, poetry and literature.
February 10th - Anne Mower
February 17th - Gerald McGregor
February 24th - Nicola Chater
March 2nd - Sarah Lenton
March 9th - Torin Douglas