We are looking forward to once again being at the centre of the ancient ‘Houghton Feast‘ of Michaelmas in 2015. Brochures are available at the back of church or on the Houghton Feast website. Looking forward to seeing you at … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Houghton le Spring
Recharge is a new event for young people (year 6-11) starting this term at St Michael’s. We will meet on the third Sunday of the month at church at 11.30am for half an hour to ‘recharge’ with God and try … Continue reading
Our first concert with Master Musicians International was a triumph with Viv McLean playing a beautiful selection of music – showing off the wonderful acoustics at St Michael’s. The next concert in our Summer Series is on Tuesday 9th June … Continue reading
Following the success of the Black Douglas fundraising walk last year a group of us are again heading out on a walk starting at Castle Dene and taking in part of the beautiful coastline to raise money for the continued … Continue reading
The Friends of St Michael and All Angels warmly invite you to a series of events to be held this weekend: Coffee Morning in Church Saturday 9th May from 10am to 1pm Come and join us for coffee Thanksgiving … Continue reading
Westoe Brass Band will be giving a concert in church on Saturday 25th April at 7.30pm to launch their new CD “The Call of the Colliery” which was recorded in the church in December 2014. Admission on the door £7 or … Continue reading
We had our final rehearsal for Houghton Passion Play which will take place this Good Friday at 12noon in the Hillside Cemetery. Be sure to get to the Broadway from 10.30am and take the free shuttle bus for this incredible … Continue reading
The Houghton-le-Spring Passion Play will be performed in the evocative location of the Houghton Hillside Cemetery at noon on Good Friday 3rd April. The play set in modern times in a “CNN news” reporting style and using music composed by parishioner Stuart Clappison is set to … Continue reading
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
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