This Lent we are delighted that Bishop Mark will be leading us in a series of four evenings on prayer: Wednesday 24 February, 7.00pm at St Michael’s, Easington Lane Wednesday 2 March, 7.00pm at St Oswald’s, Shiney Row Wednesday 9 … Continue reading
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This Lent we are offering a variety of activities including the Pilgrim Course (about the Creeds) and a course on Prayer in the deanery with Bishop Mark. In addition this Lent we will be exploring the life of Saint Francis … Continue reading
Last year we were the first parish in the North East to try ‘Ashes to Go‘ providing people with the opportunity to receive prayer and ashes on their foreheads at the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday right outside on … Continue reading
We say the creed (our statement of faith) every week on Sunday but have you ever stopped to think about what it means? Join us on Thursdays at 2.15pm at Space4 (starting 4th February 2016) to discuss and learn together … Continue reading
Sing those January blues away! A new term starts this Wednesday 27th January for our women’s community choir, the Gilpin Singers at 7.30pm in the Choir Vestry. New members are always welcome! (No auditions and no musical ability necessary, we’ll show you … Continue reading
Every January Christians from all denominations spend a week in prayer for Christian Unity throughout the world. This year we at St Michael’s are hosting the special ecumenical service for all the Christians in Houghton to gather together to pray, … Continue reading
Light is our bereavement support group which offers an opportunity for those who suffer the grief of bereavement to come together to share their difficulties and daily experiences. Light is run by one of the clergy and our pastoral staff … Continue reading
As ever there is a wonderful array of events and services at St Michael’s this Christmas, celebrating the light shining in the darkness, the birth of our Saviour, Emmanuel, God with us. Here are some dates for your diary. The … Continue reading
Our annual Light of Life service will be on Tuesday 15th December at 7pm. The season of Christmas is often a time for thinking about others and we invite you to dedicate a light on our Christmas tree to those … Continue reading
Advent Carols by Candlelight will be on Sunday 29th November at 6.00pm. Come and anticipate the joys of Christmas, wait on the Lord and pray for the light to shine in the darkness of our world with us. … Continue reading