↓
 

St Michael and All Angels Houghton-le-Spring

  • Home
  • What’s on
  • First Visit?
  • Church life
  • History
  • Space4
  • Find Us
  • Safeguarding

Post navigation

← Older posts
Newer posts →

Advent and Christmas 2019

St Michael and All Angels Houghton-le-Spring Posted on December 28, 2019 by officeDecember 28, 2019

Here are a selection of photos from Church over the Advent and Christmas period. We all enjoyed the lovely tradition of Posada – Mary and Joseph travelling around homes in the Parish – this included a night at a real … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized

Houghton Feast 2019

St Michael and All Angels Houghton-le-Spring Posted on October 15, 2019 by officeOctober 15, 2019

We’ve had another fantastic Feast this year in Church. We had a Market, a Civic service, ‘Favourite Hymn’ Community singing and concerts. Thanks to everyone who attended and to those to helped back of the scenes to make it such … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized

Holy Week 2019

St Michael and All Angels Houghton-le-Spring Posted on April 23, 2019 by officeDecember 5, 2019

We’ve had a great Holy Week here at St Michael’s.  Thank you to all those who worked so hard in preparing the Church for Easter or for contributing in any way to our worship in Holy Week and Easter.  

Continue reading →
Posted in Uncategorized

The Licensing of The Reverend John Barron

St Michael and All Angels Houghton-le-Spring Posted on March 19, 2019 by officeMarch 19, 2019

On Sunday 17th March at 3.00 pm the Church was packed with John’s family and friends, members of his now old Parish, fellow Priests and the wonderful people of our Parish. We were all there to celebrate John’s Licensing. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized

Brave Boxing Day Dippers

St Michael and All Angels Houghton-le-Spring Posted on December 30, 2018 by officeDecember 30, 2018

Once again this year three brave souls took the plunge into the freezing North Sea to raise money for church funds.  Darren, Susan & John boldly strode into the icy water and posed for these fantastic photos.  Hopefully they will … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized

Christmas Day at Space4

St Michael and All Angels Houghton-le-Spring Posted on December 30, 2018 by officeDecember 30, 2018

After the Christmas Morning Eucharist Rev Judith Howes rushed along to Space4 to prepare a Christmas lunch for some of those from out community who would otherwise have been on their own.  Assisted by Simon Hardy and David Hann the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized

Christmas Eve at St Michael’s

St Michael and All Angels Houghton-le-Spring Posted on December 30, 2018 by officeDecember 30, 2018

It was an exceedingly busy and joyful Christmas Eve at St Michael’s with the delightful Crib Service at 3pm.  This very well attended service gave every child a role in the nativity as we shared in the miraculous Christmas story. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized

Children’s Community Christmas Party at the Kepier Hall

St Michael and All Angels Houghton-le-Spring Posted on December 30, 2018 by officeDecember 30, 2018

Over fifty children and some of their adults attended this free Christmas Party, a collaboration between Space4 and the Kepier Hall.  Everyone enjoyed the talents of Tony Junior who had everyone up on their feet joining in some fantastic games.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized

The Gilpin Singers Christmas Concert

St Michael and All Angels Houghton-le-Spring Posted on December 30, 2018 by officeDecember 30, 2018

Wednesday 19th December saw a packed church for a truly entertaining performance by our community choir the Gilpin Singers.  The audience got to enjoy a wide variety of Christmas music that was enchanting, moving and sometimes hilarious.  Everyone had a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized

Christingle x2

St Michael and All Angels Houghton-le-Spring Posted on December 30, 2018 by officeDecember 30, 2018

On Sunday 16th December at 3pm we had a wonderful Christingle service in church.  Lots of families joined us to make a Christingle and share in the lead up to Christmas. Then our evening service was ENGAGE with Christingle so … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized

Post navigation

← Older posts
Newer posts →

Regular Services

Sunday
8.30 am Holy Communion (Church)
10 am Holy Communion
from St Michael’s
(streamed live on Facebook).
6 pm Evening Service
(Church).

Thursday
10 am Holy Communion
(Church).

Sunday's Holy Communion at 10am will be streamed via our Facebook page.

  • Contact us
  • Christenings, Weddings and Funerals

Our photos on Instagram

The Creator of the universe was born into a messy The Creator of the universe was born into a messy stable for our sake. 🍷🍞

God didn’t wait for the world to be tidy, sanitized, and perfect before showing up. He chose the dirt, the margins, and the mess. During Houghton Feast, our High Altar was transformed into a chaotic banquet table where visitors ate breadsticks, shared wine, and left napkin RSVPs of gratitude.

As we reset the altar and prepare for our Harvest Festival tomorrow, that same spirit of open-handed gratitude continues.

Join us tomorrow morning! Whether you have deep faith, a little doubt, or just want to celebrate the good things in our community, you are invited to the feast. Come as you are.

#MessyStable #HarvestFestival #Communion #InclusiveFaith #StoriesThatMatter #HoughtonLeSpring #HoughtonFeast #HoughtonFeast2026 #HoughtonResidentsCIC
Follow us on Instagram

Get our weekly news to your inbox

Rector’s Letter

Read this month's Rector's Letter: November 2026
©2026 - St Michael and All Angels Houghton-le-Spring
↑