Summer BBQ
After much praying, the weather was good to us and the sun shone on the righteous as the BBQ was lit, to cook sausages, burgers and steak to a turn. A surprise change to desserts was welcomed and suitably devoured! … Continue reading →
Ordination of our new curate Bryony Taylor
It was wonderful to be in Durham Cathedral to share in this very special service with a huge number of people this morning. The St Michael’s group had excellent seats that allowed a good view of the proceedings as they … Continue reading →
Bike Ride 2014
This years team: Malcolm Forster, Morris Lee, Darren Snaith, Dave Turnbull, John Lambton, Andy Slater, Darren Snaith. This year we had chosen a section of the Way of the Roses, travelling across Yorkshire, as in parts of it follow the … Continue reading →
MUSIC FESTIVAL 2014
What a way to celebrate the 21st Birthday of the Friends of Houghton Parish Church Trust – with a Music Festival. The Trustees wanted to do something special this year and we certainly did!! We tried to put together a … Continue reading →
Easter Sunday
After a week of wonderful, daily services during Holy week. We gathered this morning for a joyful celebration of Easter Day. The regular congregation was swelled with additional family members, friends and newcomers and all were in good voice. The … Continue reading →
Palm Sunday
We were greeted with warm Spring sunshine as we gathered in Rectory Park for our Proccession of the Palms. A local farmer had kindly provided us with a sweet,well behaved donkey as we reflected on the journey our Lord took … Continue reading →
Mothering Sunday
Our Mothers Day service was busy and well attended and helped us show our appreciation for our Mothers and others who give us comfort and support in our lives. It was wonderful to see all our new young families coming … Continue reading →
Church Cleaning
The annual Spring clean was achieved with a small band of cleaners, polishers etc. It is surprising where the dirt comes from but the webs and dust are no more! This year was no exception but the addition of a … Continue reading →
Bernard Gilpin Celebration Lunch
Here are some wonderful photographs taken by John Lambton during the celebration lunch on Sunday 2nd March in the Kepier Hall.
Continue reading →Feast of Bernard Gilpin
Today we welcomed guest preacher The Reverend Canon Sheila Bamber, the Canon Provost of Sunderland at the Celebration Eucharist for the Feast of Bernard Gilpin. Sheila wondered what Bernard Gilpin would have made of our celebration of his life and … Continue reading →