Category Archives: St Michael & All Angels

Holy Week and Easter church services in Witton Gilbert and Sacriston

Here are some of the church services for the coming week, Palm Sunday, Holy Week and Easter

At St Michael & All Angels, Witton Gilbert

Palm Sunday (29 March): 9.15am – Procession and Parish Eucharist with reading of the Passion led by Revd Bill Jackson

Maundy Thursday (2 April): 6pm – Passover Meal with Eucharist followed by Stripping of the Altar, led by Revd Bill Jackson (Booking essential for the meal)

Good Friday (3 April): 10am – CHAD Easter Egg Hunt led by Revd Caroline Dick

Good Friday (3 April): 2pm – Liturgy led by Revd Bill Jackson

Easter Sunday (5 April): 9.15am – Parish Eucharist led by Revd Michael Peers.

St Michael & All Angels, Coach Lane, Witton Gilbert, DH7 6SX, see website.

Sacriston Churches Together extra services

Palm Sunday (29 March): 5:30pm – Palm Sunday Praise  at Sacriston Methodist Church, 1 Wesley Close, DH7 6JG.

Monday (30 March): 7:00pm – Service for Holy Week at St Philip & St James,. Kimblesworth, 19 Oak Cres, DH2 3QB.

Tuesday (31 March): 7:00pm – Stations of the Cross at St Bede’s Catholic Church, Front Street, DH7 6AB.

Wednesday (1 April): 7:00pm – Service for Holy Week at Sacriston Salvation Army, Plawsworth Road, DH7 6PE.

Graphic by Freepik

Christmas services Witton Gilbert and around

These are the church services available in the Witton Gilbert area on Christmas Eve (24 December) and Christmas Day (25 December). All are very welcome to come and share in the celebration and magic of Christ’s coming to the world to bring love and joy.

Sacriston Salvation Army

Thursday 25 December
The Joy that Shines (time to be arranged)

St Phillip and St James, Kimblesworth

Wednesday 24 December
Midnight Communion with Carols at 11.30pm

St Bede’s, Sacriston

Wednesday 24 December
Carols at 4pm
Vigil Mass of the Nativity at 4.30pm

St Michael & All Angels, Witton Gilbert

Wednesday 24 December
Midnight Mass with Carols at 11.30pm

Thursday 25 December
Christmas Communion with Carols at 9.15am

Sacriston Methodist Church

Thursday 25 December
Christmas Day Service at 10am

This is from the leaflet circulated by Sacriston Churches Together. You are welcome to join us at any of these services.

Beautiful Christmas tree in St Michael & All Angels church, Witton Gilbert, photo by Tom Minney.

A 60 minute guided Mindfulness walk through Witton Dene

Sensing the Seasons
A 60 minute guided Mindfulness walk through Witton Dene,
suitable for most abilities

Next walks: Fridays 10-11am
29th November
27th December
31st January 28th February 27th March

Whatever the weather,
come prepared.
FREE

To find out more, contact Gillie breath-
ingspacedurham@gmail.com
Tel: 0191 3711387 /07508 471522
Meeting place:
St Michael and All Angels
Church, Coach Lane,
Witton Gilbert, DH7 6SX

Woodland Wonders! Little Wonders activities

Children’s forest activities
★ Explore the woodland and churchyard
★ Play active outdoor games
★ Discover local wildlife
★ Learn simple green woodwork skills
★ Make crafts from natural materials
★ Listen to stories around the campfire

The activities are led
by a Level 3
Forest school qualified
facilitator

When?
Wednesday 14th August
Thursday 15th August
10.30-12.30
Free
Donations welcome
These activities are strictly for
2-5 years

Children must be accompanied by a
parent/carer

 

For further information or to
book contact:
Gillie on 07508471522
Or 0191 3711387
Meeting place:
St Michael and All Angels
Church, Coach Lane,
Witton Gilbert, DH7 6SX
Booking essential
Come weather prepared
No dogs please

Woodland Wonders! Witton Dene Holiday Club

Children’s forest activities
★ Explore the woodland and churchyard
★ Play active outdoor games
★ Discover local wildlife and creepy
crawlies
★ Learn simple green woodwork skills
★ Make crafts from natural materials
★ Listen to stories around the campfire
The activities are led by a Level 3
Forest school qualified
facilitator

When?
19th-23rd August 10-3pm
(Wednesday 10.30 start)
Free
Donations welcome
These activities are aimed at 6-12
years
Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent/carer

For further information or to
book contact:
Gillie on 07508471522
Or 0191 3711387
Meeting place:
St Michael and All Angels
Church, Coach Lane,
Witton Gilbert, DH7 6SX
Booking essential
Come weather prepared
No dogs please

Mindfulness walk

Sensing the Seasons
A 60 minute guided Mindfulness walk through
Witton Dene,
suitable for most abilities

Next walks: Fridays 10-11am
28th June
26th July
30th August

Whatever
the weather,
come prepared.
FREE

To find out more, contact Gillie breath-
ingspacedurham@gmail.com
Tel: 0191 3711387 /07508 471522
Meeting place:
St Michael and All Angels
Church, Coach Lane,
Witton Gilbert, DH7 6SX

 

Sensing the Seasons: Mindfulness walk through Witton Dene

A 60 minute guided Mindfulness walk through Witton Dene, suitable for most abilities

 

Next walks
Fridays:

30th November
28th December
2018

Last Friday of every month
10-11am

Refreshments available

Meeting place:
St Michael and All Angels
Church, Coach Lane,
Witton Gilbert, DH7 6SX

To find out more, contact Gillie breathingspacedurham@gmail.com
07508471522/0191 3711387
http://www.breathingspace.org.uk/

Folk Singing Sessions

Folk Singing Sessions
@ St Michael & All Angels Church,
Witton Gilbert Fridays 1-3pm
Come along and join in!

Starts
Friday 21st September
New singers & musicians welcome

Subs
£2.00

For further information

Tel. Gillie on 07508471522 or 01913711387
breathingspacedur-ham@gmail.com
Meeting place:
St Michael and All Angels
Church, Coach Lane,
Witton Gilbert, DH7 6SX

 

Sensing the Seasons

Breathing space logo

A 60 minute guided Mindfulness walk through Witton Dene, suitable for most abilities

     Next walks
Fridays:
24th November
29th December 26th January

 

Meeting place:
St Michael and All Angels
Church, Coach Lane,
Witton Gilbert, DH7 6SX

 

To find out more, contact Gillie breathingspacedurham@gmail.com
07508471522/0191 3711387
http://www.breathingspace.org.uk/