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Sunday 13 October 2024 at 10:15am
The Twentieth Sunday after Trinity
Sunday services are live streamed on our website and via our YouTube Channel. Download the Order of Service for this live stream.
Sunday 6 October 2024 at 10:15am
Harvest Thanksgiving
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 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


Saturday 26 October 2024 at 4:00pm
Concluding our 'Saturdays at 4' series, we are thrilled to feature the exceptionally talented pianist, Christian-Peter Hiemstra, who stands as one of the leading young pianists on the global stage. His prodigious talent became evident early, and by the age of 9, he was admitted to the prestigious London Royal College of Music. Find out more...
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Remembrance
Friday 8 November 2024 at 7:30pm
Join the Northamtpon Bach Choir and Bach Camerata for their concert titled, Remembrance, as they perform Vaughan Williams The Lark Ascending, Tarik O'Regan Triptych and Mozart Requiem. Find out more...
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...
St Matthew's Guide Book
A brief history of the church and a detailed tour of the main features and furnishings are illustrated by many fine colour photographs.

The price is £5.00 and is available in church or the Parish Office.

If you wish a copy to be sent to you, please contact the Parish Office - the price is £6.55 to cover postage and packing (UK destinations).

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