A small first step in returning to our buildingsThis Sunday we are taking a small but significant step in returning to our church buildings. From Sunday 19th July we will be holding a service of Holy Communion in St Michael’s. We’re only able … Continue reading
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We were delighted to welcome our new Curate John Di’Silva at a special service of Welcome on Sunday 5th July. John introduced himself to us and said he’s hoping to meet many of us over the coming weeks (via ‘zoom’ … Continue reading
Money Matters!As you’d imagine, with not being in our church buildings financial giving to church is down significantly while many of our financial commitments have not gone away. This week we’re trialling a new way of giving to church with … Continue reading
In our continuing efforts to keep in touch with as many people in our parish we are pleased to be able to continue to publish our monthly Signpost. As with the last edition we are trying to distribute this months church magazine … Continue reading
FRIENDS OF HOUGHTON PARISH CHURCH TRUST ANNUAL REPORT 2020 CORONAVIRUS It is with great regret that the Trustees have had to cancel the Friends Annual Musical Weekend in May which was going to be a feast of amazing talents from … Continue reading
We have loved seeing the response from everyone getting involved and sharing with us their egg-tastic designs! Below are pictures of a few of the first eggs from the children of Young Church, 2nd Houghton Guides, Space4 and from our … Continue reading
It was a delight to enjoy some of George’s favourite hymns at our Parish Eucharist this morning as we celebrated 30 years as our organist and musical director. After the service he was presented with gifts and cards and we … Continue reading
Well done to our fabulous four who braved the freezing sea at Seaham on Boxing Day morning to raise money for Church funds. Well done, we are thankful to our dippers and to all who sponsored them. Thank you. … Continue reading
Thanks to some funding from the Community Chest Sunderland City Council Fund, ELCAP Transport and a small team of hardworking volunteers we were able to serve 27 people with a delicious hot Christmas Dinner this year. The feast was added … Continue reading
Here are a selection of photos from Church over the Advent and Christmas period. We all enjoyed the lovely tradition of Posada – Mary and Joseph travelling around homes in the Parish – this included a night at a real … Continue reading