St. Michael's and All Angels' Church - The Crags

"St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle! Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into Hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who roam about the world seeking the ruin of souls. AMEN ”

Welcome to St Michael’s – The Crags

Our History

The Newdigate Sisters saved money from the sale of the Silver Spotted Ghost Moth [Leto Venus] to museums in England. With this money they built a school-chapel on the site of the present stone church ‘St. Michael’s and All Angels’ next to the Kurland township which was built in 1905.

1861 Church site acquired at Kirbywood

1863 William & Caroline Newdigate built the grand house Forest Hall. Bishop Gray & his wife Sophie spend a few nights with them and celebrate Holy Communion with 40 people in the large dining room. Discussions are held on erecting a third chapel at The Crags

1867 Temporary Church erected at Kirbywood on land given by the Newdigates.

1881 Consecration of brick and iron Chapel

1892 Church land transferred from Estate of Bishop Gray to Trustees of the Diocese of Cape Town

1894 Caroline Newdigate & her family approve commencement of building the stone church at Kirbywood

1905 Debt on church is cleared

1905 Consecration of St Michael’s, Kirbywood

1909 Vicar General visits Kirbywood for Confirmation service

1909 Pedestal for font donated by Mr Spooner Carved antique chair donated by Mrs Dreyer

1910 The Holy Table is donated

1912 Bishop Sidwell’s first visit to Kirbywood & Forest Hall

1912 George Derbyshire of The Crags is elected as the Synod Representative

1913 Teacher appointed for Kirby School People give the Vicar a horse.

1922 Altar Rails are installed

1923 Brass plaque erected in the names of William & Caroline Newdigate. The hall is built.

2008 A storeroom is added onto the Hall

Visitors Welcome!

If you and your family are in town for the holidays please don’t hesitate to join us for Sunday Communion or our special Easter and Christmas services! Our doors are always open. Come early and plan to stay after the service for tea and refreshments in the Church Hall.

Wedding Ceremonies

Our Beautiful Church is the perfect venue for the “Idyllic Wedding Ceremony”. Combine a ceremony at St Michael’s with a reception at one of the area’s many wonderful Wedding Venues. Contact us for available dates and counseling requirements.

Baptisms

The Anglican church believes baptism is the gift of our Lord Jesus Christ. When he had risen from the dead, he commanded his followers to go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

“Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 19:14)

Bible Studies

Several Bible Study groups meet on a regular basis. If you are interested in joining one of the groups or would be interested in starting your own Bible Study Group please call the Parish Office or use the “Contact us” form by clicking on the link below. .

In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. (John 1:4)

Counseling

Do you or a loved one need someone to talk to? We are here to help. Please contact us.

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. (2 Cor 1)

St Michael’s Church

Address:

Monkeyland Road

Kurland Village

Service Times:

8:00am Sundays

10:00am Wednesdays

Prayer to St. Michael Archangel

“St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle! Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into Hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who roam about the world seeking the ruin of souls. AMEN.”