JUBILEE “Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them…” Ecclesiastes 12 For some, Robert Louis Stevenson was … Continue reading
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We will be going on Pilgrimage as a parish to Lindisfarne on Saturday 7 July. We will travel up to the island by coach, those who wish may walk around the sands to the island or remain on the coach … Continue reading
The Houghton-le-Spring Passion play has attracted much coverage by the media, both on the radio and in regional newspapers. The Rector was invited to take part in an interview about Passion Plays by Radio 4 for their Woman’s Hour programme. … Continue reading
A warm and sunny morning greeted the crowd as they gathered in Rectory Park to celebrate Palm Sunday. The Service began with the blessing of the palm crosses and the reading of the Gospel account Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. … Continue reading
EASTER FAITH Dear Friends Every year Christmas packs them in, but Easter, which falls this month, is undeniably the defining Christian festival. It was St Paul, no less, who set out the stark truth: ‘If Christ has not been raised, … Continue reading
The SPARXZ Beetle Drive and Pie and Pea Supper on Saturday 24 March saw the Kepier Hall full of folk eager to roll the dice and draw a beetle! The fast paced excitement was thrilling if not perilous to view! … Continue reading
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Bernard Gilpin Weekend 2012
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OPEN AIR PASSION PLAY The Houghton-le-Spring Open Air Passion Play Good Friday 6 April 2012 at 11.00am A dramatic portrayal of Jesus’ final journey to the Cross. This Passion Play uses contemporary music and dress to create a powerful atmosphere … Continue reading
We were delighted to welcome the Bishop of Jarrow, The Rt Revd Mark Bryant as our celebrant and preacher on Ash Wednesday. The Bishop reminded us in his sermon that “We are but dust and to dust we shall return” … Continue reading
Messy Michael is held monthly at Bernard Gilpin Primary and attracts up to 45 children per session. The children listen to a Bible story and then take part in fun messy activities linked to the theme of the story. This … Continue reading