Many people were intrigued by our bringing an idea from the United States (experienced by our Rector last year in Washington DC) to the North East of England. In this interview on BBC Radio Newcastle, our Rector Sue reflects on … Continue reading
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We now have a Youtube Channel and you can listen to Bishop Paul being interviewed on BBC Radio Newcastle and see a gallery of images from today’s trip onto the streets of Houghton for Ash Wednesday: Ashes to Go – … Continue reading
We celebrated George Peebles’ 25th Anniversary as Organist and Director of Music of St Michael’s today. A very special occasion marked by cake, champagne and a special photograph album. Congratulations George and a huge thank you for all your hard … Continue reading
This year at St Michael’s we will be taking a new approach to a centuries-old tradition with the help of the Bishop Paul on Ash Wednesday (February 18th) this year. Traditionally on Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent when we prepare for … Continue reading
The party season may have ended for most people but St Michael’s went a little further with our Church Family Party on Saturday 31stJanuary. The party was open to all young and old with some of the activities being centred around our … Continue reading
For 2015 we are running our fun activity session Messy Michaels at Gillas Lane Primary School. This is a chance for us to take church into the community, singing songs, doing crafts and teaching the children bible stories. At our … Continue reading
Yesterday evening we held a Twelfth Night Thank You party for all the wonderful, committed volunteers who give so freely of their time and energy in so many different ways to Space4. We are looking forward to another year of … Continue reading
We had fun making Christingles at a service yesterday and raised some money for the Children’s Society as well. If you enjoyed this, do come along to our crib service this Christmas Eve at 3.30pm – fun for all the … Continue reading
Our outdoor nativity is now on display, see if you can spot Monty the Penguin and a tribute to the 1914 Christmas Truce. You are warmly welcome to join us for our Christmas Services this week! … Continue reading
You may remember last year that we had some silhouettes of the nativity scene on our railings at St Michael’s. This year we are expanding this to include some new characters – look out for Monty the Penguin, a WWI … Continue reading