Patronal Festival Report - St Michael's, Michaelston-y-Fedw

St Michael’s, Michaelston-y-Fedw
Patron saint: St Michael and All Angels
Festival date: 28 September

St Michael’s marked the Feast of St Michael and All Angels with a packed Festal Evensong attended by villagers and visitors from across the Ministry Area. A choir of fifteen, directed by David Leggett and accompanied by David Geoffrey Thomas, offered a distinguished musical setting that included Stanford in C, Britten’s Hymn to the Virgin and the hymn Ye Holy Angels Bright.

The Rt Revd Dr Barry Morgan preached with insight and gentle humour, reflecting on angelic encounters in scripture and drawing on writers such as R. S. Thomas and Chesterton. His sermon set a thoughtful tone for an uplifting service.

Afterwards, the congregation gathered in the Village Hall for drinks and nibbles, creating an atmosphere of generous hospitality. Feedback was very positive, and enough was raised to secure the choir’s return visit next year. Further sponsorship will be sought to support the reception, which proved a particularly valuable moment of community connection. The generous grant was central to the event’s success and helped showcase the depth of the Anglican choral tradition.