Peter Stannard has been an Associate Minister here at St Michael’s for 2 years. Peter has previously served in many different parishes throughout England as well as time as a Theological College Principal in Ghana. We at Houghton have benefited … Continue reading
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ST MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS CHURCH HOUGHTON LE SPRING ANNUAL REPORT 2012/2013 Parochial Church Council The PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent, the Reverend Canon Sue Pinnington MBE, in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission … Continue reading
Our Bernard Gilpin Weekend at the beginning of March is now firmly fixed in the St Michael’s calendar. On Saturday we held another very successful Tudor Family Fun Day. The church was busy with adults and children enjoying Tudor themed … Continue reading
Rector’s Review 2012 2012 has been a busy year with a number of highlights: The Passion Play on Good Friday was an incredible event of Christian witness. The emotional tension at the Hillside Cemetery was electrifying as the drama of … Continue reading
24 Sun PALM SUNDAY 8.30am NO SERVICE 10.00am Parish Eucharist & Procession of Palms (Processsion meets in Rectory Park) 6.00pm Celtic Eucharist 25 Mon 12.30pm ‘Drop in’ afternoon for new residents (Kepier) 2.00pm Mother’s Union Easter Readings (Church) 6.00pm Vestry … Continue reading
LENT: a time of reflection and discovery At St Michael’s this Lent there are a number of ways to explore and deepen discipleship: 1.Journey of Faith – a 5 week course as we discover more of what it means to … Continue reading
A coveted Red Rose in the Places of Interest Quality Assurance scheme has gone to St Michael & All Angels Church, the Anglican parish church in Houghton le Spring in the Diocese of Durham. The award recognises the quality of … Continue reading
It’s now becoming a bit of a tradition at St. Michaels (this being the third year) that a small group bares all and has a bit of fun at Seaham. The group consisting of Roger Elsey, Dave Turnbull, Sue Wardle … Continue reading
Sunday 23 December saw a very special presentation in Church as Evelyn Curry received a certificate from the Rector on behalf of the diocesan Mothers’ Union marking 50 years of membership. Evelyn was then presented with a bouquet of flowers … Continue reading
Monday 10 December saw the Women’s Time Out Christmas Dinner held once again at The Mill in Houghton. A group of over 30 ladies enjoyed Christmas fayre or any dish of the menu and as ever the quality and quanity … Continue reading