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Sunday 15 December 2024 at 10:15am
The Third Sunday of Advent
Sunday services are live streamed on our website and via our YouTube Channel. Download the Order of Service for this live stream.
Sunday 8 December 2024 at 10:15am
The Second Sunday of Advent
Did you miss our previous live stream? You can catchup here. Download the Order of Service for this live stream. Watch Now

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


Carols by Candlelight
Saturday 21 December 2024 at 7:00pm
Well-loved music sung by the Choir of St Matthew's Church with audience participation carols. Including music by Leighton, Lloyd, Carter and Rutter. Directed and accompanied by Thomas Moore and Paul Weston. Find out more...
Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols
Sunday 22 December 2024 at 4:00pm
Join us for a beautiful afternoon of reflection and celebration at our Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols. Experience the warmth of Christmas through scripture readings and timeless carols.
Crib & Christingle Service
Tuesday 24 December 2024 at 4:00pm
Join us for our Crib and Christingle Service where all are welcome. Children are encouraged to dress as a nativity character if they wish.
Christmas Eve
Midnight Mass
Tuesday 24 December 2024 at 11:30pm
Join us for a heartfelt service filled with beautiful carols and the warmth of our community. All are welcome to share in the hope and light of this special service, come and be part of the celebration!
Christmas Day
Procession & Parish Mass
Wednesday 25 December 2024 at 10:15pm
Rejoice with us on Christmas Day as we come together to celebrate the birth of Christ. Whether you're a regular or visiting for the first time, all are welcome to share in the hope and love of this joyous day!"
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
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...
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...

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