On Saturday 20 July over 40 members of the congregation traveled to Durham to see the Exhibition of the Lindisfarne Gospels at Palace Green Library. We meet together to have a picnic outside the Cathedral on a warm, but cloudy … Continue reading
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Annual Young Executive Bike Ride Day 1 At 5:30am the usual suspects gathered in front of the church (except for Andy who was working and would meet us later). At 6:00am prompt we set off, the idea being to stop … Continue reading
On Saturday 15 June nearly 30 women came together for the first rehearsal of the Gilpin Singers Women’s Choir. The group was mixed in ages, musical ability and confidence, but what they all shared was the desire to have a … Continue reading
From Cave to Cathedral responses to the sacred and inspirational, linking the Lindisfarne Gospels and three historic churches in Sunderland Three exhibitions rotating around three venues 3rd June – 31st August Venues St Michael’s Church Houghton le Spring DH4 4DN … Continue reading
Feel you can’t really sing, but would like to learn? Can’t read music? Enjoy Singing, but couldn’t join a Choir? Love singing, but choirs are boring? NOW is the chance to change all that by coming along to a taster … Continue reading
Thank you to everyone who helped make the Summer Fayre and enjoyable and successful occasion. It rain and rained some more, but that didn’t dampen the spirits as over £1000 was raised for church funds. Congratulations to all our helpers … Continue reading
Peter Stannard has been an Associate Minister here at St Michael’s for 2 years. Peter has previously served in many different parishes throughout England as well as time as a Theological College Principal in Ghana. We at Houghton have benefited … Continue reading
ST MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS CHURCH HOUGHTON LE SPRING ANNUAL REPORT 2012/2013 Parochial Church Council The PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent, the Reverend Canon Sue Pinnington MBE, in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission … Continue reading
Our Bernard Gilpin Weekend at the beginning of March is now firmly fixed in the St Michael’s calendar. On Saturday we held another very successful Tudor Family Fun Day. The church was busy with adults and children enjoying Tudor themed … Continue reading
Rector’s Review 2012 2012 has been a busy year with a number of highlights: The Passion Play on Good Friday was an incredible event of Christian witness. The emotional tension at the Hillside Cemetery was electrifying as the drama of … Continue reading