We celebrated Palm Sunday in our usual style and were joined by two beautiful donkeys along with the fantastic Houghton Youth Brass band as we processed together from Rectory Park into church. Sometimes they strew his way, and his strong … Continue reading
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Could you be our new Parish Administrator? We are looking for a new Parish Administrator to assist in the smooth running of our Parish Office and Church Life. Read the job description and person specification here. Download an application form … Continue reading
On Saturday 4th March the doors of St Michael and All Angels church were opened to the public to step back into the time of Bernard Gilpin whose 500th anniversary we are celebrating this year. Visitors were treated to storytelling … Continue reading
What began as an experience of our Rector Sue whilst on sabbatical in Washington DC in 2014 has now become an annual tradition here at St Michael’s. Once again we brought part of the Ash Wednesday service out onto the … Continue reading
2017 is finally here and along with it our year of commemorating and being inspired by our former Rector Bernard Gilpin. We launched our celebrations this morning at St Michael’s with a special cake and a prayer for Gilpin 500. … Continue reading
Epiphany House Blessings in Houghton-le-Spring 2017 A part of church history is the custom of blessing homes at the New Year. Traditionally at Epiphany, when we celebrate the visit of the wise men from the East to the baby Jesus, … Continue reading
This afternoon we enjoyed making Christingles along with Delilah the Cow and Moses the Cat learning that Jesus was born so that everyone could know the love of God and shine his light in the world. Here are some pictures … Continue reading
Unfortunately the planned piano concert for this Friday 14th October at 1pm has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. There is alternatively a Brass Band Concert on Saturday night at 7pm. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. … Continue reading
For the second year in a row a group of around 50 young people from across Durham Diocese descended on Auckland Castle for a weekend camp. Our curate, Rev’d Bryony and our Young Church leader Clare helped to lead the … Continue reading
Like many other churches and places of interest around the country, we woke up on Friday morning to discover that we are a Pokémon Go Pokéstop! Pokémon Go is the latest smartphone game craze that is gripping people young and … Continue reading