Our Mothers Day service was busy and well attended and helped us show our appreciation for our Mothers and others who give us comfort and support in our lives. It was wonderful to see all our new young families coming … Continue reading
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The annual Spring clean was achieved with a small band of cleaners, polishers etc. It is surprising where the dirt comes from but the webs and dust are no more! This year was no exception but the addition of a … Continue reading
Here are some wonderful photographs taken by John Lambton during the celebration lunch on Sunday 2nd March in the Kepier Hall. … Continue reading
Today we welcomed guest preacher The Reverend Canon Sheila Bamber, the Canon Provost of Sunderland at the Celebration Eucharist for the Feast of Bernard Gilpin. Sheila wondered what Bernard Gilpin would have made of our celebration of his life and … Continue reading
St Michael and All Angels Church will open to the public on Monday 31st March until late October. We are open Monday – Saturday 11am -1pm. Please come and visit this wonderful and historic building.
On Saturday 25th January 2014 a good number of folk gathered in the Keipier Hall for the Parish Party organised by the very hard working Next 900 Team. The evening began with a game of pass the parcel and following the … Continue reading
On 19th December 2013 the Gilpin Singers performed at Auckland Castle at the invitation of Bishop Mark. The audience were retired clergy and their spouses and the performance took place in the beautiful castle chapel. On arrival at the castle … Continue reading
New Curate for 2014 I’m delighted to announce that we will be welcoming a new curate in June 2014. Her name is Bryony Taylor and she is currently studying for the priesthood at Cramner Hall in Durham. She and her … Continue reading
As the year is coming to a close The Next 900 Team embarked on what is becoming a ritual of taking a brief dip in the North Sea at Seaham. The small team consisted of Dave Turnbull, John Lambton, Sue … Continue reading
The Christingle Service every year marks the beginning of the Christmas celebrations at St Michael’s. This year the children and parents learnt the all about the symbols of the Christingle from Deliah the Cow ably assisted by the Rector and … Continue reading