This week, if you’re on the bus, take a closer look at the adverts and you may see a prayer there. This is all part of the Prayers on the Move project. The hope is that the posters, booklet, website and app will … Continue reading
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This Lent we are offering a variety of activities including the Pilgrim Course (about the Creeds) and a course on Prayer in the deanery with Bishop Mark. In addition this Lent we will be exploring the life of Saint Francis … Continue reading
Last year we were the first parish in the North East to try ‘Ashes to Go‘ providing people with the opportunity to receive prayer and ashes on their foreheads at the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday right outside on … Continue reading
We say the creed (our statement of faith) every week on Sunday but have you ever stopped to think about what it means? Join us on Thursdays at 2.15pm at Space4 (starting 4th February 2016) to discuss and learn together … Continue reading
Sing those January blues away! A new term starts this Wednesday 27th January for our women’s community choir, the Gilpin Singers at 7.30pm in the Choir Vestry. New members are always welcome! (No auditions and no musical ability necessary, we’ll show you … Continue reading
Every January Christians from all denominations spend a week in prayer for Christian Unity throughout the world. This year we at St Michael’s are hosting the special ecumenical service for all the Christians in Houghton to gather together to pray, … Continue reading
Congratulations on your engagement! To make arrangements for your wedding, come along to the Church Vestry on a Monday evening when a member of the clergy will be available from 6.00 – 6.45 pm. If you are unable to attend … Continue reading
Light is our bereavement support group which offers an opportunity for those who suffer the grief of bereavement to come together to share their difficulties and daily experiences. Light is run by one of the clergy and our pastoral staff … Continue reading
Dear Friends, This comes with every good wish for a very Happy Christmas to you all! Rector Sue May the joy of the angels, the eagerness of the shepherds, the perseverance of the wise men, the obedience of Joseph and Mary, … Continue reading
Last night the Gilpin Singers (our women’s community choir) performed to a packed church a wonderful varied programme of music. Here are some photographs taken by John Lambton of the evening. Our church music CDs featuring the Gilpin Singers are still … Continue reading