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
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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
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
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