This week we opened an exhibition of arts and crafts created by members of the congregation at Space4 (ground floor of Houghton Library, Newbottle Street). The exhibition is on for two weeks during Space4’s opening hours (10am-2pm, Mon, Tues, Thurs, … Continue reading
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Our last Next 900 event was a tribute evening to Bobby Thompson from fabulous comedian Tony Washington. Everyone enjoyed his joke telling and singing for a great evening at the Kepier Hall on Saturday 23rd May. A huge thank you … Continue reading
Our first concert with Master Musicians International was a triumph with Viv McLean playing a beautiful selection of music – showing off the wonderful acoustics at St Michael’s. The next concert in our Summer Series is on Tuesday 9th June … Continue reading
Our hardy team of walkers, which included a huge age range and a four legged friend, set off from the Castle Eden Inn at 10.30am in warm sunshine. The first part of the walk was along a disused railway track, … Continue reading
Following the success of the Black Douglas fundraising walk last year a group of us are again heading out on a walk starting at Castle Dene and taking in part of the beautiful coastline to raise money for the continued … Continue reading
Alleluia Christ is Risen! On this Easter Day when we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, may you know and experience His redeeming love. A very Happy Easter to you all, Rector Sue Here are some images (click on the images … Continue reading
Houghton Passion Play took place on Good Friday at the evocative location of the Hillside Cemetery. Despite the rain, in great British style, a good crowd gathered to walk with Jesus through his last moments from Gethsemane to Golgotha. Rector … Continue reading
We escaped the forecast rain for our Palm Sunday procession this morning complete with our own home made palm crosses. The service began as is traditional in Houghton in Rectory Park where the palm crosses were blessed and then we … Continue reading
A blue plaque was unveiled by the Mayor of Sunderland today at Houghton Hall to commemorate the bravery and sacrifice of the 160th Wearside Brigade who were recruited for the First World War on this day a hundred years ago … Continue reading
Today we celebrated our patron and former rector of Houghton Bernard Gilpin with a festive eucharist and a parish meal provided by the Next 900 Team. Here is the collect (prayer) for today: God of holiness, your glory is proclaimed … Continue reading