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.
April 13th - 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 17th - 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.
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.
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 boundary. Departing from the Church Hall, with joining points along the way
June 2025
Sunday 1st June – Classical Concert celebrating the history of St Andrew’s Church presented by The Boreal Wind Quintet and Friends.
Saturday 21st June – Sunday 29th June – Haughton Weddings Through The Ages Exhibition' in St Andrew’s Church. Wedding Dresses, photographs and ephemera on display throughout, with opening times for viewing.
Saturday 28th June –Summer Celebration on Haughton Green, marking 900 years of St Andrew’s and 200 years of Haughton Methodist Chapel – bring a chair and enjoy!
Sunday 29th June –Renewal of Marriage Vows Service, open to any couple who would like to celebrate their marriage and the church as a special place for joining people together in marriage.
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. But please note the special arrangements for this Summer term. 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,
Next term is a short term so we are doing things a little differently this Summer. After Easter we are having a series of Bible study nights based on the Ten Commandments. Starting on Wednesday 7th May these will last for six weeks until 18th June. On 9th July we have a one off Alpha evening on the topic of "Does God heal today". And another special Alpha evening on 3rd September looking at "Is there more to life than this". The Alpha course proper starts on 17th of September occuring weekly for 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.
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.
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.
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 2024 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.
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.