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St. Michael and All Angels' Church
General Information
St Michael and All Angels' Church, Stramshall
image courtesy of Gwynn Gurney
St Michael’s church, Stramshall, is part of the Diocese of Lichfield. The parish of Stramshall covers an area which includes Stramshall, Spath, Crakemarsh and Beamhurst.
Communion services are held on the second Sunday of each month. Morning prayers are held on the fourth Sunday, and other services are held over Zoom. All at 10.00am. No matter whether it is your first visit or your thousand and first visit, you are very welcome to attend any service.
We are currently awaiting the appointment of a priest in charge.
Volunteers are always welcome for those prepared to read lessons, help at fairs and events,clean the church or act as sidesperson (welcoming people into church and handing out hymn books and service sheets); if you are interested, please contact Chris Gurney, on 01889 562338.
The church itself was designed by Thomas Fradgley, who also designed St Mary’s church in Uttoxeter, and Marchington church. (It is said that the Stramshall church design was intended for Marchington and vice versa). The church was built between 1852 and 1854 and features some attractive stained glass.
Service Schedule
St Michael's Church Altar Screen
image courtesy of Chris Gurney
Sunday Service at 10.00 am.
Communion services are held on the second Sunday of each month. Morning prayers are held on the fourth Sunday and other services are held over Zoom. All at 10.00am. Anyone wishing to take part in the Zoom services should email Zoom Link Request
Special services are held to commemorate Palm Sunday, Easter, Mothering Sunday, Harvest Festival, Remembrance Sunday and over the Christmas period, including carol and crib services and midnight communion. Announcements and timings of these are posted on this page at the appropriate time.
Church Events
St Michael's Churchyard
image courtesy of Chris Gurney
The church organises a number of events throughout the year. These include Spring and Christmas Fairs, Chinese Auctions, Harvest Supper and other fundraising and community activities. Announcements about them are made on the home page and more detailed information is set out on this page. For information on church events, please contact Ivy Spencer on 01889 562157
Next Events
Under the current Covid restrictions no future events are currently planned.