This Sunday evening we have our service of inspirational readings and music for Passiontide as we journey together towards Holy Week and Easter. Come and journey with us on the way of the cross at 6pm.
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 →
You are warmly invited to be part of Open Table North East. Open Table is a safe sacred space for LGBTQIA+ Christians & all who believe in an inclusive Church. Open Table aims to create a safe sacred space for you to … Continue reading →
Enter the world of Bernard Gilpin, Tudor Rector of Houghton-le-Spring Saturday 4th March from 10.00am-2.00pm in St Michael and All Angels Church, The Broadway, DH4 4DN Join us for a free day of activities for all the family to include: … Continue reading →
Our Gilpin 500 Beer Festival takes place in the Kepier Hall (behind the church on the Broadway in Houghton-le-Spring, postcode DH4 4DN) this weekend. Tickets are £10, ring John Lambton on 07917 817879 to reserve tickets or buy on 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 →
Join us for some festive fun singing carols at the Wild Boar Pub in Houghton-le-Spring on Saturday 17th December at 11am. Why not wear a Christmas jumper?! Last year it went down so well we ended up in the Wetherspoons … Continue reading →