Coffee Morning - Saturday 18th January
10-11:30am in the church hall
The Coffee Morning is normally held every month on the 3rd Saturday in the Church Hall during term time.
Proceeds from the morning go either to church or to a nominated good cause. In addition to the Coffee there are usually a small number of stalls selling cakes, bric-a-brac and geeting cards.
Do come along for a chat and to suppport whatever good cause is selected.
A new course based on the Lord's Prayer
Pilgrim is a course which unpacks the message and teaching of our faith. Starting Wednesday 22nd January.
As we set our sights on God's Kingdom of justice and peace, and journey home to God, the pathway of life becomes more meaningful. Would you like to join others to meet weekly on Wednesday evenings to learn, discuss and pray about our faith? This is suitable for all, including those who miss being part of a discipleship group, or are seeking something to follow on from Alpha . We start on Wed 22nd Jan at 7.00 in the Gouldsmith Room for an initial 6 week course based on the Lord's Prayer. Please see Lynn Wilson or Mike Bird if you would like to join.
In 2025 St. Andrews celebrates it's 900 year anniversary. Known as the oldest church in Darlington, it is believed that it was built on the site of an earlier Saxon church. Some stones from the earlier church are embedded in the interior walls of the present church.
Why not join us during the year at some of our celebrations. This page lists the events currently planned. Further details will be released nearer the time of each event.
Key Dates for St Andrew’s @ 900 celebrations
Prior to May 2025 – Book launch event TBC. *Book and commemorative tea towel to be on sale at each event
May 2025
Sunday 25th May – Rogation Sunday walk around the parish. Depart aprox 12 noon from the Church Hall, arrive back for cake and refreshments at aprox 3pm.
June 2025
Sunday 1st June – Classical Concert in church, from 3-5pm.
Saturday 21st June – Sunday 29th June – Weddings Through The Ages exhibition in church. The church will have wedding paraphernalia on display throughout, with opening times for viewing
Saturday 28th June – aprox 3pm Summer Celebration of the Life of St Andrew’s in Haughton on Haughton Green in among the celebratory knitting – wet weather option the Church Hall.
Sunday 29th June – Renewal of Marriage Vows service – probably 4pm with glass of champagne/strawberries afterwards
September 2025
Saturday 13th/Sunday 14th September – Heritage Weekend with Art Exhibition. Coffee morning in Church Hall on Saturday 13th Sept.
Saturday 20th September – Vox Populi Concert in evening
Teatime Church at St Andrew's Haughton is for families, children and people of all ages, it runs each month on the first Sunday in the month (except for August).
Doors open 3.50 for a 4pm start in our Church hall. Tea is from 5.00 to 5.30pm.
Everyone is very welcome to attend.
Since it's launch in February dozens have come and it was very much enjoyed by all.
You are invited to join us for fun, learning, fellowship and tea on every 1st Sunday of the month.
Look forward to seeing you there
Why not note the date and plan to come along. You'll be made very welcome.
For your convenience we list here all the regular activities at St. Andrews
More information can be obtained from the church office. Telephone 01325 468142 on a morning or email
Sunday worship. Every Sunday at 10:00am, in a variety of forms, the main worship of the week.
TeaTime church. On the first Sunday at 4:00pm in the church hall. Especially for families.
Holy Baptism. Usually on a Sunday at 12noon, but each one arranged individually.
Holy Matrimony. Usually on a Saturday but each one arranged individually.
Mid Week Communion. On the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 9:30am. An informal service in church.
CAP Prayers. On the 4th. Tuesday, 7:30 in the church hall, to pray for the work of CAP.
Home Communion. Church Members take Communion to the housebound each month on request.
Occasional services. These occur from time to time. The main ones include Good Friday meditation, St.Andrew's Day in November and Christingle services at Christmas.
The CAP manager for the Darlington branch of CAP is Cyndi Hughes. Cyndi is ready to help you if you are struggling financially. Just get in touch with her to see how she can help.
See an important update on work with CAP 2024.
A prayer meeting for the work of CAP is held on the 4th Tuesday of each month, 7.30 to 8.30pm in the Gouldsmith Room. If you are keen to support the work of CAP why not come along and join us in praying for this important work.
We are very grateful for the generosity of the Ballinger Charitable Trust, Darlington Building Society and County Durham Community Foundation who have all recognised the value of the work we are trying to carry out in our local area. We offer thanks to all in the local community who help us by supporting the work of CAP, and to those who are supporting Cyndi locally. We hold a monthly prayer meeting for Cyndi. Please see the diary for the date of the next meeting and plan to join us.
Click for more information about the Darlington CAP centre and Christians Against Poverty.
We have a JustGiving page for Darlington CAP Debt Centre set up, so that people can easily give to the work of our Centre. The link to it is https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/darlington-cap-debt-centre.
You can make a one-off donation on it or set up a DD to make regular donations.
St. Andrew's Food Bank exists to provide food for people in need. If you find you cannot provide food for your family, whatever the reason, the Food Bank can help to tide you over until you're on your feet again.
The Food Bank is open every week. Call at St Andrew's Church Hall off Haughton Greeen, on a Thursday afternoon, 1:30 to 2:30pm.
We can accept food donations between 12-30 and 2-30 each Thursday. Or call with your donations at the church office any weekday morning, 9:30 - 12:30.
We are always looking for more donors to replenish our supplies! Will you help?
Each week we help up to 50 families with food so there's always a need for more food gifts. Please add a couple of tins to your shopping this week - soup, beans, tomatoes, fish, meat, fruit and vegatables are all needed. Can you arrange a collection at your place of work? Anything you can give will be gratefully received.
If you can help us please drop off your contributions at the church office or contact us to arrange collection.
For more information see our Food Bank Page.