Once again we welcomed the community to our annual Bonfire and Fireworks display on 5 November. We were blessed with a clear, crisp evening as about 150 children and adults warmed themselves by the fire, enjoyed the fireworks display and … Continue reading
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HOUGHTON FEAST- THANK YOU This year’s Feast has been one to remember, lots of people enjoying the different event, the fair and the glorious weather! The whole occasion had a positive community feel to it. The same is true of … Continue reading
CONGRATULATIONS We have been awarded membership of the Quality Assurance Scheme for a Place of Interest by Visit England– English Tourism and we are the first church in the north east to reach this standard and receive the award. We … Continue reading
M.U. STRAWBERRY TEA Monday, 31st July saw nearly 70 members and friends enjoying our annual Strawberry Tea in the Kepier Hall. A wonderful Cream Tea was provided by the committee and was very much appreciated, followed by lashings of tea … Continue reading
St Michael’s Auction As the Auction night drew close I must admit that I was a bit anxious … ‘do we have enough goods to make the evening worth while?’ ‘will sufficient people come?’ As one who is always preaching … Continue reading
On Thursday 12 July in Durham Cathedral Bishop Justin Commissioned 10 new Authorised Pastoral Assistants, which included Elaine Harkness and Evelyn Garbutt from St Michael’s and re commissioned 12 APAs including our very own Thelma Steel and Jacqui Rodgerson. On … Continue reading
The Parish Pilgrimage to Lindisfarne had been planned before Christmas and in the dark days of winter a hot, sunny day on Lindisfarne was an occasion to look forward to! The Rector had thought about plans for sun screen and … Continue reading
Day one began:- we met bright and early at 5:30 by the archway of the Church to load up the brand new van kindly loaned to us by the YMCA. This year we had the Magnificent Seven riders -John Lambton, … Continue reading
It might have been grey clouds and rain outside but the sun shone inside the Kepier Hall as the annual Next 900 BBQ got into the Calypso mood! The Pantastic Steel Band got everyone in the swing with their wonderful … Continue reading
A Weekend to Celebrate! On Sunday a full church celebrated and gave thanks for the Queen during our Special Eucharist. The Choir sang two beautiful anthems, we joined in with a selection of well loved hymns including Jerusalem and the … Continue reading