Thank you for visiting the  St Michael’s Lectures Series page. The series was founded at the church in 1992 to bring ideas, spark conversation and deepen connections in the inspired setting of this Grade I listed building.

Themes are explored which connect people to a deeper understanding of the world, themselves and each other, in a friendly and convivial atmosphere. Events in the series may include live music to reflect the themes of the talk.

•  Lectures are usually held monthly on Thursdays.
•  Doors open at 7:00pm for 7:30pm.
•  All Lectures in the series can be seen here and listed below.
•  Entry is free with a retiring collection for the restoration of the church.
•  Refreshments are available and all donations are very gratefully received.
•  All are very warmly welcome.
•  To park here, pick up a free pink parking permit for your vehicle. There are roughly 12 spaces on the south side of the church.

DATES for 2025

MARCH
Professor Oliver Nicholson
Thursday 6th @ 7:30pm • A Life Described: the Confessions of S. Augustine (354-430 A.D.) ~ opening the Lent Group study this year.

MAY
The Ven. David Gunn Johnson 
Thursday 8th @ 7:30pm • The Cost of Anglican Catholicism.

JUNE
Bijan Omrani
Thursday 5th @ 7:30pm • The Beauty of Holiness: where did it come from and do we still need it? ~ with book launch,  and party. This talk is followed by vocal recital from tenor recitalist Matthew Jeffrey.

JULY
David Cook
Thursday 3rd @ 7:30pm • Faith in Stained Glass: the ‘Poor man’s Bible’ and other stories. 
This talk is followed by a piano recital from Matthew Wright.

AUGUST | Recess

SEPTEMBER
Dr. Richard W Parker | National Heritage Open Days
Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th @ 5:00pm • The Architecture of Mount Dinham and S. Michael & All Angels
A talk & tour of the church and Mount Dinham, followed by a Violin and Piano recital with Adrian Janssen and Will Lambert. 

Nick Dixon | National Heritage Open Days
Sunday 21st @ 5:00pm • Peregrines and the Architecture of St Michael’s Mount Dinham
An illustrated talk from Nick Dixon, Devon’s urban Peregrine expert. This talk is preceded at 4:00pm by “Come & Sing” Parlour Songs, with the Boys of the Old Brigade. All welcome to join in.

Timothy E. Popple 
Saturday 27th • Evensong & “Notes from the Choir”
The evening opens at 19:00 with a special Choral Evensong with the Exeter University Chapel Choir. Tim’s talk includes a Q&A, followed by book signing and Q&P merchandise on sale.

OCTOBER
Samantha Knight KC
Thursday 2nd @ 7:30pm • Modern Slavery in England in 2025: how, why and what can we do?  The talk is followed by a piano recital, given by Will Lambert.

NOVEMBER | Recess

DECEMBER
Dr Bridget Gillard
Thursday 4th @ 7:30pm • Mother of Invention: Mother Teresa and the Franciscan Servants of Jesus. Talk, refreshments and book signing.

DATES for 2026..

JANUARY
Timothy Noon
Thursday 22nd @ 7:30pm • From Monks to Magnificats: A Journey through the History of Cathedral Music
Timothy Noon is Director of Music at Exeter Cathedral and the President of the National Cathedral Organists Association. This talk may include excerpts of choral and organ music.