Here are some photos from our wonderful Mothering Sunday Eucharist this morning. We also raised money for the Make a Mother’s Day appeal from the Mothers’ Union by raffling a simnel cake made by Pauline Coulson. You can donate to … Continue reading
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It was with great pleasure that we welcomed The Bishop of Durham, The Right Reverend Paul Butler to St Michael and All Angels, Houghton le Spring for a Confirmation Service during which Zachariah Joseph & Charlotte Hepple from our congregation … Continue reading
On Tuesday 11th of November we gathered at Space 4 to bring together the stories from our Tommy’s Story exhibition and share in an act of Remembrance. Ros Pickersgill had made large poppies so that we could write our … Continue reading
It was wonderful to welcome so many people to our Remembrance Sunday service as we gathered together to remember and reflect on the sacrifices made by so many in the service of their country. Following the service in church the … Continue reading
After much praying, the weather was good to us and the sun shone on the righteous as the BBQ was lit, to cook sausages, burgers and steak to a turn. A surprise change to desserts was welcomed and suitably devoured! … Continue reading
It was wonderful to be in Durham Cathedral to share in this very special service with a huge number of people this morning. The St Michael’s group had excellent seats that allowed a good view of the proceedings as they … Continue reading
This years team: Malcolm Forster, Morris Lee, Darren Snaith, Dave Turnbull, John Lambton, Andy Slater, Darren Snaith. This year we had chosen a section of the Way of the Roses, travelling across Yorkshire, as in parts of it follow the … Continue reading
What a way to celebrate the 21st Birthday of the Friends of Houghton Parish Church Trust – with a Music Festival. The Trustees wanted to do something special this year and we certainly did!! We tried to put together a … Continue reading
After a week of wonderful, daily services during Holy week. We gathered this morning for a joyful celebration of Easter Day. The regular congregation was swelled with additional family members, friends and newcomers and all were in good voice. The … Continue reading
We were greeted with warm Spring sunshine as we gathered in Rectory Park for our Proccession of the Palms. A local farmer had kindly provided us with a sweet,well behaved donkey as we reflected on the journey our Lord took … Continue reading