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 →
Congratulations on your engagement! To make arrangements for your wedding, come along to the Church Vestry on a Monday evening when a member of the clergy will be available from 6.00 – 6.45 pm. If you are unable to attend … 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 →
Dear Friends, This comes with every good wish for a very Happy Christmas to you all! Rector Sue May the joy of the angels, the eagerness of the shepherds, the perseverance of the wise men, the obedience of Joseph and Mary, … Continue reading →
Last night the Gilpin Singers (our women’s community choir) performed to a packed church a wonderful varied programme of music. Here are some photographs taken by John Lambton of the evening. Our church music CDs featuring the Gilpin Singers are still … Continue reading →
Deanery Quiet Day Saturday 5th December at St Oswalds, Shiney Row Braving the wild wind a few of us gathered with Bishop Paul to share a day of quiet reflection as we journey through Advent and encounter the busyness … 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 →