The church’s links with the wider community include the church school – St Paul’s with St Michael’s – as well as the many groups that meet in the church hall. Apart from the groups mentioned below, the hall is often used by cultural associations, and for public meetings by local residents.
The church building is a significant resource for London Fields. Although it is well used, the building needs restoring and updating. St Michael’s Building Committee is steering the church through building redevelopment work. For an update on how this is progressing contact Alan Everett.
Regular hall activities
Monday
Slimming World 7.00 – 8.30 pm. Contact Gill.
Tuesday
Hatha Yoga (a meditative and fluid approach) 7.30 – 8.45 pm. Contact Hui Hui or on 07599 751 675.
Wednesday
Over 50’s Social Group 11.00 am – 1.00 pm. Contact Irene or Mildred.
Term time activities
Monday
Icon Theatre classes 4.15 – 6.15 pm. Contact Nancy.
Wednesday
8th Haggerston (St Michael and All Angels) Rainbows, Brownies and Guides
Rainbows 6.00 pm – 7.00pm (from 13th January). Contact: Rachael on 07916315381. Brownies 5.45 pm – 7.15 pm. Contact: Sam on 07794739140.
Guides 7.15 pm – 9.00 pm. Contact Sue.
Friday
London Fields Playgroup 10.00 am – 12.00 noon. Contact Jane.
Saturday
Karate 10.00 – 12.00 am. Contact Morvia.
The church hall is available for rent. To discuss hall rental contact Alan Everett. Booking enquiries can only be made by email.
Weekday bookings that do not conflict with the groups above may be possible. Weekend bookings are currently only possible on some Saturday afternoons.
Hackney Winter Nightshelter
Members of St Michael’s, St John the Baptist RC Church and other local residents provide voluntary support for an evening meal, overnight accommodation and breakfast for homeless people every Sunday in the church hall from 1st January to 31st March. A local Methodist church offers overflow accommodation.
Six other churches in Hackney cover Monday to Saturday in this period.
In 2008, the Winter Nightshelter provided 2016 beds, 2016 breakfasts, and 3000 suppers for 182 guests. The Shelter helped 25 guests out of homelessness.
There are further details about the Winter Nightshelter, or contact Tigger.
