Join us this Wednesday 13th April at 1.00pm – for a special Master Musicians International piano recital from Jens Hagen Wegner (Germany). Jens will be playing a selection from Chopin, Liszt and Dohnanyi. Tickets are £7 on the door.
Continue reading →Alleluia, Christ is Risen! Without the resurrection of Jesus Christ there would be no worshipping community here in Houghton-le-Spring. Everything we do is in response to the love God lavished on us through Jesus. We are all trying to make … Continue reading →
We were blessed with beautiful weather this morning as we gathered in Rectory Park for our Procession of the Palms remembering Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem on a donkey as the crowds waved their palms. We were joined by Houghton … Continue reading →
This Sunday’s Engage explores the question of Why did Jesus Die? If you haven’t been to an Engage service before – why not try it out. The service is relaxed, we sing contemporary songs, listen to readings and ‘engage’ with … Continue reading →
Holy Week and Easter are almost upon us. Every year we have the wonderful opportunity to spend a week walking alongside Jesus and the disciples as they approach Jerusalem and ultimately the cross on Calvary. This year in Holy Week … Continue reading →
Join us this Sunday evening for a service of music and readings for Passiontide – the season in the church where we reflect on the final days of Christ’s life: the last supper, his arrest, betrayal and crucifixion.
Continue reading →We were blessed with beautiful weather on Ash Wednesday this week as we took to the Broadway offering prayer, free tea and coffee, and of course ashes ‘to go’ to passers-by. It was a tremendous privilege to speak to people … Continue reading →
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 →
This week, if you’re on the bus, take a closer look at the adverts and you may see a prayer there. This is all part of the Prayers on the Move project. The hope is that the posters, booklet, website and app will … Continue reading →
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 →
