St Michael and All Angels' Church, Houghton-le-Spring

Serene environment for worship

It is a great place to go and it has a open church during the holidays

A lovely Choral service. The choir were excellent.

Used to sing in the choir many moons past,lovely church,atmosphere,new vicar is a lovely,helpful,genuine man.

Beautiful church where the tomb of Bernard Gilpin who is known as the Apostle of the North is held.

Lived. In the. White. Lion. During. The war. Place. Has. Been. Rebuilt. .but. remember. Old. Places. Pottery. Yard. Airaid. Shelter. And. American s down. Dairy. Lane. Always. Good. For. Pack. Of. Biscuits. W. Blclough a. 1

I started attending services regularly some years ago and have been welcomed as part of the family. The services are generally quite traditional, but the sermons are fresh and relevant. There is a genuine desire to serve *all* God's people without expectation of anything in return, borne out in Space4 Community Drop-in Centre based in the library on Newbottle Street, which is also well worth a visit.For those with a historical interest there is plenty of information as you walk around the building. There is in fact plenty of history as this spot has been a place of worship since before Christianity came to these Isles! Parts of the building date back to Medieval times, and a glass section in the floor reveals some archaeological excavations from 2008. Additionally, Houghton was the parish of Bernard Gilpin, Apostle of the North"

Has some really good helpful volunteers here helps all whatever religion won't see anyone struggling if they can help from a food parcel r just a chat really r good with the local community

Lovely christmas carol service. Really enjoyable music. A glass of mulled wine and mince pie. Lovely company

Thoroughly enjoyed the free showing of the new film The Old Oak' last night. If you weren't there you missed a treat. Thank you for the friendly welcome with tea and coffee beforehand."