Current biographer of Bernard Gilpin, parishioner Roger Elsey is interviewed about Gilpin’s Faith, Generosity and Service and his inspiration for us today in this short 4 part documentary film. This film is part of the Gilpin 500 Exhibition on display … Continue reading
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On Saturday 17th June a band of happy pilgrims walked in the sunshine all the way from Houghton-le-Spring to Durham Cathedral as part of our Gilpin 500 celebrations. Bernard Gilpin was an itinerant preacher, spending much of his time walking … Continue reading
On Saturday 4th March the doors of St Michael and All Angels church were opened to the public to step back into the time of Bernard Gilpin whose 500th anniversary we are celebrating this year. Visitors were treated to storytelling … Continue reading
2017 is finally here and along with it our year of commemorating and being inspired by our former Rector Bernard Gilpin. We launched our celebrations this morning at St Michael’s with a special cake and a prayer for Gilpin 500. … Continue reading
As part of Thy Kingdom Come national wave of prayer between Ascension Day and Pentecost (8-15 May) we will be leading prayer inspired by Houghton Rector, Apostle of the North, Bernard Gilpin (1517-1583) at Durham Cathedral on Friday 13 May, 8.00pm-9.30pm. … Continue reading
Today we celebrated our patron and former rector of Houghton Bernard Gilpin with a festive eucharist and a parish meal provided by the Next 900 Team. Here is the collect (prayer) for today: God of holiness, your glory is proclaimed … Continue reading