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Week 3 & 4 of St Michael’s Summer Club

Posted on August 16, 2018 by office

We have been continuing to get good numbers at our Summer Club for local children at the Kepier Hall – a project funded from a Community Chest Grant. We were joined by Colin Nicholl, husband of Rox one of the … Continue reading →

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Local MP visits our mission project Space4

Posted on August 11, 2018 by office

On Friday 10th August our local MP Bridget Phillipson called in to Space4 to view the Votes for Women Exhibition and chat with service users and volunteers. The exhibition has been running all week and was the brainchild of Jorgie … Continue reading →

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St Michael’s Summer Club at the Kepier Hall

Posted on August 1, 2018 by office

We have just completed week two of our Summer Club for local children and our sessions have been very well attended and a lot of fun with a splash of hard work for the grown ups! We began both session … Continue reading →

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The Installation of Rev. Canon Sue Pinnington as the first Archdeacon of the Gwent Valleys and Diocesan Director of Mission

Posted on July 10, 2018 by office

On Saturday 7th July some intrepid members of St Michael’s congregation attended a wonderful service held at Newport Cathedral, having navigated a rather sweltering 6+ hours trip from Houghton. It was a real delight to share in this special service … Continue reading →

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Bishop Paul Presides and Preaches

Posted on June 24, 2018 by office

It was a delight to welcome Bishop Paul this morning to preside and preach. Bishop Paul reflected on the fact that we have had two significant ‘goodbyes’ in recent times and encouraged us to work together as we begin our … Continue reading →

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Rector Sue’s last Sunday Service

Posted on June 17, 2018 by office

It was an emotional service with a full church this morning as Rector Sue conducted her last Sunday Eucharist with us. Rector Sue did a very rousing sermon based around Bernard Gilpin which gave us all lots of encouragement to … Continue reading →

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Farewell Lunch at the Kepier Hall

Posted on June 16, 2018 by office

We had a marvellous turn out at the Kepier Hall today for Rector Sue’s farewell lunch. As usual the Next 900 team cooked up a fabulous meal for everyone to enjoy and there were lots of memories shared. John Lambton … Continue reading →

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Space4 says ‘Goodbye & Good luck’ to Rector Sue

Posted on June 16, 2018 by office

On Thursday 14th June Space4 hosted a special lunchtime event to say a fond farewell to Rector Sue before she heads off to be an Archdeacon in Wales. Old faces and new gathered to share memories to wish the woman, … Continue reading →

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Bryony’s Licensing

Posted on May 5, 2018 by office

On Monday 30th April 2018 a group from church and Space4 boarded a coach and headed for the delightful village of Barlborough in Derbyshire to be part of Bryony’s licensing service.  We received a warm welcome from Bryony’s new parishioners … Continue reading →

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Bryony’s Farewell

Posted on April 25, 2018 by office

Bryony had her last Sunday in Houghton on Sunday 8th April. It was with heavy hearts and fondness that we sent her off after her last Eucharist with a fantastic lunch, generous gifts and really delicious cake!  We all had … Continue reading →

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