Ash Wednesday and Lenten Studies
The beginning of Lent is marked by Ash Wednesday, 18th March this year. There will be an Ash Wednesday service starting at 6:00pm, followed by the first in a series of meetings at 7:00pm. The Lent couse this year is called "Practising the way" and explores what it means to be an apprentice of Jesus.
Maundy Thurday, 2nd April, Agape Meal and service.
Maundy Thursday this year falls on Thurday 2nd April
Once again we offer a service in the evening with a simple Agape Supper. The event starts at 6pm in the church hall. An Agape Supper is a "love feast" in which followers of Jesus gather togther for a meal as did the first disciples on the evening before the day on which Jesus died. No great feasting here just a simple gathering of God's people as we reflect on the momentous events of the next day and enjoy food together.
Please do join us. It helps our catering if you are able to book a place using the list in church or
Holy Week and Easter at St.Andrew's
Here's some information about what is happening during Holy Week and Easter at St. Andrew's.
March 29th - Palm Sunday
10:00am. Joint Service at St. Andrew's with Haughton Methodist church. Meet at Methodist Church for procession to St. Andrew's at 10:00, or come straight to St. Andrew's for about 10:10.
April 2nd - Maundy Thursday
6:00pm. Agape Service with Holy Communion in the church hall. As the disciples met with Jesus for the Last Supper, so we meet together for a simple meal and sharing of bread & wine in commemoration of that event. It would help us to cater adequately if we knew you were coming. Please contact us via the church office.
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.
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 generous grant funding from Ballinger Charitable Trust who has 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.