Many people were intrigued by our bringing an idea from the United States (experienced by our Rector last year in Washington DC) to the North East of England. In this interview on BBC Radio Newcastle, our Rector Sue reflects on … Continue reading →
We now have a Youtube Channel and you can listen to Bishop Paul being interviewed on BBC Radio Newcastle and see a gallery of images from today’s trip onto the streets of Houghton for Ash Wednesday: Ashes to Go – … Continue reading →
Today we were out on the Broadway from 7.15am with Bishop Paul offering the opportunity for people to receive ashes on their forehead as a sign of repentance and forgiveness. This was a step of faith for all of us but … Continue reading →
We celebrated George Peebles’ 25th Anniversary as Organist and Director of Music of St Michael’s today. A very special occasion marked by cake, champagne and a special photograph album. Congratulations George and a huge thank you for all your hard … Continue reading →
This year at St Michael’s we will be taking a new approach to a centuries-old tradition with the help of the Bishop Paul on Ash Wednesday (February 18th) this year. Traditionally on Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent when we prepare for … Continue reading →
The party season may have ended for most people but St Michael’s went a little further with our Church Family Party on Saturday 31stJanuary. The party was open to all young and old with some of the activities being centred around our … Continue reading →
Open Auditions for parts in the Houghton Passion Play will take place on Saturday 14 February 10-11.30am in St Michael and All Angels Church Houghton-le-Spring. There are speaking and non-speaking parts and we welcome all levels of acting experience. The … Continue reading →
Be Online in Houghton-le-Spring this month at Space4 Some of you may remember that in 2014 Space4 joined in with the Get Online Week campaign. From 23rd-27th February 2015 we will again be joining with other centres around the country … Continue reading →
What is Pilgrim? Pilgrim is a major new teaching and discipleship resource from the Church of England. It aims to help every local church create a place where people can explore the Christian faith together and see how it can be … Continue reading →
For 2015 we are running our fun activity session Messy Michaels at Gillas Lane Primary School. This is a chance for us to take church into the community, singing songs, doing crafts and teaching the children bible stories. At our … Continue reading →
