Have you been bereaved recently? if so the Bereavement Journey could be for you.
The Bereavement Journey is a registered seven week course, using a series of films and discussion groups that gently guide people bereaved at any time through the most common aspects of grief and bereavement. In the midst of your grief you may find it helpful to think about and chat over what's happened with others.
A new Bereavement Journey Course runs on Monday afternoons, 2-4pm in the Gouldsmith Room, beginning on Monday 29 September. For more information and to register, please speak with Revd Amy Gooding or Cath Williams on 07941 334399. Registration forms are also available in the office or near the font in church.
900 Celebration events coming soon:-
The next event will be Saturday 4th October for Andrew’s@900 Quiz Night in Church Hall, with refreshments and prizes! Why not join a team and come along for a great evening of fun and entertainment.
Coffee Morning - Saturday 18th October
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.
The Alpha Course at St.Andrew's!
The Alpha Course normally runs on a Wednesday evening starting at 7pm for refreshments and with a start at 7:30. Please let us know if you want more information and we'll get in touch.
Information on the Alpha Course worldwide will be found at The Alpha Course website.
Or for more information about the Alpha Course at St. Andrew's contact the Vicar, Mark East,
The next Alpha course continues through September and October through the Autumn term.
Why not try it out for a night there's no commitment to any further meetings so come and see, though we think you'll enjoy it. If you cannot commit to the whole course at this stage just come along for a few nights and see how you get on! Each eveing stands on it's own so there is no problem if you have to miss an evening.
During recent years scores of people have attended one of St.Andrew's courses, and many have found faith or a renewed a faith in Jesus.
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. This list is believed to be correct on 5th April. It will be updated when changes are made.
Forthcoming Dates for St Andrew’s @ 900 celebrations
October 2025
Saturday 4th October – Andrew’s @ 900 Quiz Night in Church Hall, with refreshments and prizes!
November 2025
Sunday 2nd November –Memorial Service to remember loved ones and the role of St Andrew’s over the years as a special place to give thanks and remember those we have loved and lost
Saturday 29th November – St Andrew’s Big Praise Concert with guest speaker Ali Bianchi
Sunday 30th November –St Andrew’s Day Patronal Festival Service with Bishop Sarah, followed by lunch in the Church Hall
November-December 2025
The launch of a 2 month Exhibition of St Andrew’s @ 900 at Hopetown Darlington.
Further details of all these events and more will be posted on our Facebook page, or contact the Church Office for more information on 01325 468142
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 2024 dozens have come and it is very much enjoyed by all.
You are invited to join us for fun and 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.