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Enjoy the wonder of Christingle with your family Sunday 18th December, 3pm

St Michael and All Angels Houghton-le-Spring Posted on December 12, 2016 by officeDecember 1, 2016

Our popular Christingle service at which children and adults make a Christingle orange and learn about its meaning is on Sunday 18th December at 3pm at St Michael’s. All proceeds from this service go to the work of the Children’s … Continue reading →

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Gilpin Singers Christmas Concert Wed 14 Dec 7pm

St Michael and All Angels Houghton-le-Spring Posted on December 6, 2016 by officeDecember 1, 2016

Get into the Christmas spirit with our popular Gilpin Singers Christmas Concert – a selection of songs old and new in the beautiful setting of St Michael and All Angels church. Entry is £3. Wednesday 14th December, 7.00pm See you … Continue reading →

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Light of Life service – remembering loved ones at Christmas

St Michael and All Angels Houghton-le-Spring Posted on December 3, 2016 by officeDecember 1, 2016

Tuesday 13th December, 7.00pm Christmas can sometimes be difficult for those of us who have lost loved ones, especially recently. Every year we have our Light of Life service near the beginning of the season. This is a carol service with … Continue reading →

Posted in Events | Tagged bereavement, Christmas, Light of Life, Remembrance

Christmas Services and Events at St Michael’s – dates for your diary

St Michael and All Angels Houghton-le-Spring Posted on December 1, 2016 by officeJuly 30, 2024

Join us in celebrating the greatest news of all this Christmas – God with us! These are our Christmas Services and Events: Tuesday 13th December, 7.00pm – Light of Life Service  A service to remember loved ones and dedicate a … Continue reading →

Posted in Events | Tagged Christingle, Christmas, church, crib, events, Houghton, services

Lunchtime Piano Concert Wednesday 7th December 1pm – Artur Pereira

St Michael and All Angels Houghton-le-Spring Posted on December 1, 2016 by officeDecember 1, 2016

Portuguese pianist Artur Pereira joins us for a recital on Wednesday 7th December at 1pm. His programme will include works by Beethoven, Fernandez & Rzewsky. Come along and enjoy our wonderful acoustics. £7 entry fee.

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Houghton Christmas Market Saturday 26th November, 10am-3pm – including Santa’s Grotto

St Michael and All Angels Houghton-le-Spring Posted on November 19, 2016 by officeNovember 18, 2016

Join us for our annual Christmas Market on Saturday 26th November from 10am, there is all the usual local produce, crafts, tea, coffee, hot soup and cakes, tombola, raffle and of course, our free Santa’s Grotto! See you there!

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Lunchtime Piano Concert Wed 16th Nov 1pm

St Michael and All Angels Houghton-le-Spring Posted on November 15, 2016 by officeNovember 15, 2016

Enjoy the amazing acoustics in our historic church for another fantastic piano concert this Wednesday 16th November at 1pm. The next performer in our concert series is Konstantinos Destounis, from Greece. He will play works by Chopin, Liszt, Antoniou and Psathas. Entry … Continue reading →

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All Souls – remembering those we love but see no longer – Sunday 30th Oct, 6.00pm

St Michael and All Angels Houghton-le-Spring Posted on October 24, 2016 by officeOctober 24, 2016

Our All Souls Eucharist at which we remember those that have died in the faith of Christ will be held at 6.00pm on Sunday 30th October. Please add names of loved ones to the list at the back of church … Continue reading →

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Field of Remembrance in Houghton-le-Spring – opens 26th Oct, 11am

St Michael and All Angels Houghton-le-Spring Posted on October 24, 2016 by officeOctober 24, 2016

Our Field of Remembrance will be opened in a short ceremony on Wednesday 26th October at 11am in St Michael’s churchyard. Tea and coffee will be served in the Kepier Hall following the service. Our Remembrance Sunday service is at … Continue reading →

Posted in Events | Tagged British Legion, Field of Remembrance, Houghton le Spring, poppy appeal, Remembrance

Get online at Space4

St Michael and All Angels Houghton-le-Spring Posted on October 12, 2016 by officeOctober 11, 2016

Get online with Get Online Week! Get Online Week is coming back to Space4 in Houghton-le-Spring from 17th – 21st October. Co-ordinator Bryony Taylor said “the 2016 campaign is the tenth Get Online Week, last time we ran it in Houghton one woman said that … Continue reading →

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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.

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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.

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