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
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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
Six hardy or insane members of the congregation braved the biting North Sea off Seaham beach on Boxing Day in aid of the Boiler Fund. We are delighted to report that all of them survived if a little bluer than … Continue reading
Dear Friends Hope for 2012 ‘For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.’ … Continue reading