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Sunday 29 September 2024 at 10:15am

Michaelmas

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

Sunday 22 September 2024 at 10:15am

131st Dedication Festival

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

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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 to inspire you to come and see us in person.

St Matthew's Church 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 and love Our Lord Jesus Christ and follow him.

We welcome everyone as children of God and foster a sense of belonging to a porous worshipping community. Our parish family is characterized by mutual respect and affirmation based on a recognition that, though unique, we are each created in the likeness of Christ himself.

We endeavour to be outward looking and 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 wide 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

Macmillan Coffee Morning

Friday 27 September 2024 from 10:00am till 12 noon

We will again be hosting this community event for Macmillan Cancer Support in the Garden Room at the Parish Centre. Come and have a cuppa and chat and a piece of cake!

Saturday 28 September 2024 at 4:00pm

The next in the 'Saturdays at 4' series features Billy Baker, a highly accomplished pianist, piano teacher, and music tutor based in London and Northampton. From a young age, Billy excelled in both piano and violin, earning distinctions in all his piano exams, including the prestigious ABRSM Grade 8. Find out more...

Sunday 6 October 2024 at 4:00pm

Join us as we give thanks in a 'Songs of Praise' style service with well known harvest hymns.

The service will include an interview with a local farmer who will give us an insight into both the joys and challenges of farming today.

Become A Chorister

The Director of Music, Thomas Moore, is looking to recruit boys from school year 4 to 7 and girls from school year 5 upwards who are keen to sing and eager to learn. Download Poster

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...

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...

Facilities for Hire - St Matthew's Parish Centre

The St Matthew's Parish Centre, has excellent facilities and is 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...

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Safeguarding

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Current Music List

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Worship Calendar

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Scripture Readings

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Special Services Coming Up

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

Forthcoming Musical Events

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Building a Generous Church

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

A Brief History

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

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