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Christingle x2

Posted on December 30, 2018 by office

On Sunday 16th December at 3pm we had a wonderful Christingle service in church.  Lots of families joined us to make a Christingle and share in the lead up to Christmas. Then our evening service was ENGAGE with Christingle so … Continue reading →

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Remembrance Sunday Bells

Posted on November 1, 2018 by office

Houghton Bells will be joining with other bell towers around Britain to commemorate the centenary of the end of World War 1. The of Battle’s Over, a national and international event to mark the Armistice, hope that more than 1,000 … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged bells, church, evensong, Remembrance Sunday, ringing, tower

End of Houghton Feast Entertainment

Posted on October 15, 2018 by office

As is the tradition St Michael’s ended Feast week with a fabulous evening of entertainment, fellowship and fun. Bobby Thompson tribute act Tony Washington played to a packed church who had enjoyed a hotpot super. It’s always amazing to see … Continue reading →

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Space4 in Houghton Feast Parade

Posted on October 13, 2018 by office

Taking part in the Houghton Feast Parade has become an annual cause for excitement and celebration for Space4 volunteers and service users alike. The weather was glorious and the onlookers cheered with support and encouragement – we think the pictures … Continue reading →

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Houghton Feast 2018

Posted on October 13, 2018 by office

How quickly Houghton Feast comes around and how kind the weather was to everyone this year! After the usual opening ceremony on the Friday night Saturday brought the Craft & Produce Market in Church and the Parade in which Space4 … Continue reading →

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We’re in Vacancy!

Posted on October 4, 2018 by office

After many meetings and hours of work by the team, our parish Profile is complete and is on the Diocesan website where our vacancy is being advertised. We are all really pleased with the contents and we hope you can … Continue reading →

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Patronal Festival in the Kepier Hall

Posted on September 30, 2018 by office

As we celebrated St Michael and All Angels this Sunday we gathered in the Kepier Hall for our worship followed by a bring and share lunch. We were joined by Heather and Peter Keogh who used to be regular attenders … Continue reading →

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Bishop Paul Presides & Preaches at Harvest Festival

Posted on September 16, 2018 by office

We always have our Harvest Festival a little early at St Michael’s because of our Patronal Festival and Houghton Feast and it was a delight to welcome Bishop Paul this morning to preside and preach. People were very generous with … Continue reading →

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Weddings at St Michael’s

Posted on September 13, 2018 by office

We have had some beautiful weddings over the Summer period here at St Michael’s. It has been a huge delight to welcome Channing & Keegan, Rebecca & Alex, Sarah & Paul and Emma & Wayne with their friends and families … Continue reading →

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St Michael’s Summer Club ends on a high

Posted on August 30, 2018 by office

The final session of Summer Club took the form of a party and once again we had a good number of children. We changed the format as we had the services of wonderful childrens entertainer Tony Junior – he really … Continue reading →

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