We are delighted to be offering as part of our Gilpin 500 celebrations, along with the Friends of Houghton Parish Church Trust a special Music Festival in May this year. There is literally something for everyone! Do put these dates … Continue reading
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This Good Friday 14th April at 12noon will see the churchyard of St Michael and All Angels Church, Houghton-le-Spring become the setting of Jesus’ last hours. Crucifixion is a modern passion play performed by local people outside. The play uses … Continue reading
We celebrated Palm Sunday in our usual style and were joined by two beautiful donkeys along with the fantastic Houghton Youth Brass band as we processed together from Rectory Park into church. Sometimes they strew his way, and his strong … Continue reading
Could you be our new Parish Administrator? We are looking for a new Parish Administrator to assist in the smooth running of our Parish Office and Church Life. Read the job description and person specification here. Download an application form … Continue reading
This Good Friday come and witness the greatest story ever told here in the grounds of St Michael and All Angels Church. Follow the story of Christ’s passion from his arrest through to his crucifixion in this unique, immersive experience. … Continue reading
We are delighted that we will be joined this Holy Week by Bishop John Packer for a series of talks journeying through Jesus’ Passion. The week begins with Palm Sunday 9th April – we will process as usual from … Continue reading
After our launch in March our first regular gathering of Open Table – our inclusive service open to all is on Sunday 2nd April at 7 for a 7.30pm start at Space4 – ground floor Houghton Library (postcode DH4 4GB … Continue reading
This Sunday evening we have our service of inspirational readings and music for Passiontide as we journey together towards Holy Week and Easter. Come and journey with us on the way of the cross at 6pm. … Continue reading
On Saturday 4th March the doors of St Michael and All Angels church were opened to the public to step back into the time of Bernard Gilpin whose 500th anniversary we are celebrating this year. Visitors were treated to storytelling … Continue reading
What began as an experience of our Rector Sue whilst on sabbatical in Washington DC in 2014 has now become an annual tradition here at St Michael’s. Once again we brought part of the Ash Wednesday service out onto the … Continue reading