Live Streamed Services

Sunday 28 December 2025 at 10:15am

The First Sunday of Christmas

Services are live streamed on our website and via our YouTube Channel. Download the Order of Service for this live stream.

Thursday 25 December 2025 at 10:15am

Christmas Day

Did you miss our previous live stream? You can catchup here. Download the Order of Service for this live stream. Watch Now

Parish Office Notice

Please note that the Parish Office will be closed from Christmas Eve, 24 December until Friday 2 January 2026 inclusive.

Welcome to the Parish Website for St Matthew's, Northampton

The Revd Canon Nicholas Setterfield

Welcome to our parish website. I hope you will find your visit informative and interesting, a valuable way of discovering more about the rich and varied life of our Parish. Above all, I hope what you find here will inspire you to come and see us in person.

St Matthew's is an Anglo-Catholic parish in the Diocese of Peterborough which has been serving God and the world in and around Northampton for more than 130 years. A daily Mass continues to be offered as we aspire to 'worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness' and bring people to know, love, and follow Our Lord Jesus Christ.

We welcome each individual as a child of God and foster a sense of belonging to a porous and outward looking worshipping community. Our diverse parish family is characterised by mutual respect and affirmation based on a recognition that, though unique, we are each created in the likeness of Christ.

We endeavour to live out the implications of the Christian Gospel within our contemporary setting. We do so via a well promoted pattern of worship, nurture and, in a spirit of service, through a variety of community-based activities and events that attract growing numbers of people from far and wide.

Canon Nicholas Setterfield
Vicar

What's coming up

New Year's Day
The Holy Name of Jesus

Thursday 1 January 2026 at 10:15pm

We begin the new year spiritually celebrating the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus. The Parish Mass is at 10.15am, after which worshippers are invited back to the Vicarage for refreshments and further 'spiritual' interaction.

Next Junior Church

Sunday 18 January 2026

Join us during the 10:15am Sunday Mass in the children's area for adult-led stories and crafts linked to the Church Year.

From January 2026, Junior Church will take place every Sunday during term time, except on All Age Mass weeks. Find out more...

Epiphany Carol Service

Sunday 18 January 2026 at 4:00pm

The third in our series of Carol Services explores the themes of the Epiphany season and marks the conclusion of our festive observances. Epiphany celebrates the appearance of God's glory in the world through the birth of Jesus. More in weekly notices

Candlemas

Monday 2 February 2026

Come and join us for our Candlemas service as we celebrate the Presentation of Christ in the Temple, a moment of light and hope for all generations.

St Matthew's Monthly Magazine

The St Matthew's Mail is packed full of information about activities and events taking place at or around the church. With a suggested donation of just £1, you will find everything you need. Discover more...

St Matthew's Minis

Thursdays in term time from 9:45am to 11:30am

A pre-school play group for children under five years of age. It provides a safe environment for children to play, with lots of toys - under the supervision of their parents or care-givers - and an opportunity for the adults to have a chat and meet new friends. Find out more...

Facilities for Hire
St Matthew's Parish Centre

The St Matthew's Parish Centre, has excellent facilities and has rooms available to hire at exceptional rates. The grassed area may also be used for outside events. Find out more...

Become a Friend of St Matthew's Music

The Friends of St Matthew's Music is an association of people who wish to help maintain and enhance music-making here for present and future generations as well as to enjoy one another's company through a programme of social and cultural activities. Discover more...

Information Quick Links

Safeguarding

Read our safeguarding policy and find out how to get advice and support. Learn More...

Building a Generous Church

Find out how you can donate to St Matthew's Church. Donate today...

Current Music List

Discover what music has been planned for the current month. Show me...

Worship Calendar

Take a look at this month's worship calendar. Take me there...

Scripture Readings

Step forward in your discipleship and join others in weekday scripture readings. Show me...

Special Services Coming Up

Information about special services coming up at St Matthew's Church. Take me There...

Forthcoming Musical Events

Information about forthcoming musical events accompanied by event posters. Show me...

A Brief History

Read about the fascinating history of St Matthew's Church. Read more...

Parish News & Weekly Notices

Read the weekly notices and latest parish news at St Matthew's Church. News Notices

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