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
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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
Dear Friends The Rector’s letter for January is always written before Christmas, so it is in the February Signpost that I can tell you about some of the exciting events taking place at St Michael’s in 2012. Don’t forget to … Continue reading
The Old Boiler’s Nightclub was in full swing on Saturday 18 February with the St Valentine’s Day Speak Easy. The Kepier Hall was crowded and they were not disappointed by the nightclub atmosphere (thanks to new lighting and glitter ball) … Continue reading
Once again we are celebrating the life of our most famous Rector Bernard Gilpin by having a weekend of special events. Saturday 3 March. 10.30-2pm Exploring the Tudors: A Family Fun Day in Church including Tudor cookery, music, story telling … Continue reading