You are warmly invited to be part of Open Table North East. Open Table is a safe sacred space for LGBTQIA+ Christians & all who believe in an inclusive Church. Open Table aims to create a safe sacred space for you to … Continue reading
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Enter the world of Bernard Gilpin, Tudor Rector of Houghton-le-Spring Saturday 4th March from 10.00am-2.00pm in St Michael and All Angels Church, The Broadway, DH4 4DN Join us for a free day of activities for all the family to include: … Continue reading
Our Gilpin 500 Beer Festival takes place in the Kepier Hall (behind the church on the Broadway in Houghton-le-Spring, postcode DH4 4DN) this weekend. Tickets are £10, ring John Lambton on 07917 817879 to reserve tickets or buy on the … Continue reading
2017 is finally here and along with it our year of commemorating and being inspired by our former Rector Bernard Gilpin. We launched our celebrations this morning at St Michael’s with a special cake and a prayer for Gilpin 500. … Continue reading
Epiphany House Blessings in Houghton-le-Spring 2017 A part of church history is the custom of blessing homes at the New Year. Traditionally at Epiphany, when we celebrate the visit of the wise men from the East to the baby Jesus, … Continue reading
This afternoon we enjoyed making Christingles along with Delilah the Cow and Moses the Cat learning that Jesus was born so that everyone could know the love of God and shine his light in the world. Here are some pictures … Continue reading
Join us for some festive fun singing carols at the Wild Boar Pub in Houghton-le-Spring on Saturday 17th December at 11am. Why not wear a Christmas jumper?! Last year it went down so well we ended up in the Wetherspoons … Continue reading
Our popular Christingle service at which children and adults make a Christingle orange and learn about its meaning is on Sunday 18th December at 3pm at St Michael’s. All proceeds from this service go to the work of the Children’s … Continue reading
Get into the Christmas spirit with our popular Gilpin Singers Christmas Concert – a selection of songs old and new in the beautiful setting of St Michael and All Angels church. Entry is £3. Wednesday 14th December, 7.00pm See you … Continue reading
Tuesday 13th December, 7.00pm Christmas can sometimes be difficult for those of us who have lost loved ones, especially recently. Every year we have our Light of Life service near the beginning of the season. This is a carol service with … Continue reading