Grimsargh St. Michael's C of E Primary School

Autumn Term Worship

Guided by our vision of ‘inspiring, achieving and believing in a loving Christian community’, pupils lead and participate in worship throughout the autumn term. Through prayer, reflection and celebration of the Christian year, children develop spiritually, deepen their understanding of Christian faith and recognise how they can make a positive difference in God’s world.

St Michael’s Day

Pupils led a joyful service at St Michael’s Church alongside Reverend Andy, warmly welcoming families and the wider community. Through readings, prayers and reflection on God’s promise in Genesis 28:15, children explored God’s guidance, protection and faithfulness. Worship encouraged pupils to consider how they can let their light shine through kindness, service and love.

Harvest Festival

Our Harvest Service celebrated thankfulness, generosity and service. Pupils from every year group contributed through readings, music, prayer and artwork, reflecting on God’s gifts and our responsibility to care for others.

Donations were shared with Preston Food Bank, members of our parish community and Fox Street Shelter, demonstrating how faith inspires practical action and compassion for those in need.

Year 2 Visit to Blackburn Cathedral

Pupils visited Blackburn Cathedral to explore a significant Christian place of worship. Through experiencing prayer spaces, Christian symbolism and cathedral traditions, children developed a deeper understanding of belonging to the wider Christian family and the importance of worship within the life of the Church.

Remembrance

Through collective worship and reflection, pupils remembered those who have served and sacrificed in times of conflict. Children explored themes of peace, hope, courage and reconciliation, reflecting on how they can contribute to a more peaceful and caring world.

Bible Fun Club Remembers

Members of Bible Fun Club gathered for prayer and reflection, remembering all those who have served, and continue to serve, in the armed forces.

“We will remember them.”

Advent Journey

Throughout Advent, pupils helped lead worship across the school, guiding our journey towards Christmas through Scripture, prayer, reflection and the lighting of Advent candles. Together, we explored the themes of hope, peace, joy and love, considering how these Christian values can shape our relationships and everyday actions.

These opportunities enabled pupils to grow in confidence as worship leaders while developing a deeper understanding of Advent as a season of preparation and expectation.

Christmas Worship at St Michael’s Church

Pupils worked alongside Reverend Andy to lead our Christmas service at St Michael’s Church. Through readings, prayers, music and reflection, they shared the story of Jesus’ birth with families, governors, church members and the wider community.

This special act of worship strengthened the partnership between school and church, providing meaningful opportunities for pupils to lead worship with confidence, reverence and joy while celebrating the hope, peace and love at the heart of the Christmas story.

Blessing of the Crib

Pupils proudly represented our school at Grimsargh Village’s Blessing of the Crib service. Despite the winter weather, they sang with enthusiasm and joy, sharing the message of Christmas with the local community and living out our vision beyond the school gates.

Through worship during the autumn term, pupils have:

• Developed confidence in leading prayer, readings and reflection.
• Deepened their understanding of Christian beliefs, festivals and traditions.
• Strengthened their sense of belonging within the school, church and wider community.
• Grown in their understanding of service, compassion and responsibility.
• Reflected on how Christian values can inspire their actions and relationships.
• Recognised their role in helping others to flourish.

“Leading worship in church made me feel proud to share God’s message with our community.” 

Year 6 Pupil

“Lighting the Advent candles helped me think about how we prepare our hearts for Christmas.” 

Year 4