Live Streamed Services
Sunday 7 September 2025 at 10:15am
The Twelfth Sunday after Trinity
Sunday services are live streamed on our website and via our YouTube Channel.
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Order of Service for this live stream.
Sunday 31 August 2025 at 10:15am
The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity
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Parish Office Notice
Please note that the Parish Office is closed Monday 15 to Friday 19 September for annual leave.
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
Jinx Singers
Sound Celebration!
Saturday 20 September 2025 at 7:00pm
Join the Jinx Singers for an unforgettable concert of eclectic music. Experience close harmony acapella, plus hits from musical theatre, pop, jazz
and opera. They will be joined by Andy Salter on piano and keyboard to perform duets and solos throughout and exciting programme of music.
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Patronal Festival
Sunday 21 September 2025
The Feast of St Matthew the Apostle. This year's Patronal Festival will as ever be a joyful celebration for our parish family. This date is especially dear to us, for it is
also the anniversary of the founding events of our parish - moments when the seeds of our life and worship together were first planted.
Junior Church
Every Third Sunday of the Month
Join us during the 10:15am mass in the children's area for adult led stories and crafts linked to the Church Year.
The next Junior church session is on
Sunday 21 September 2025.
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Elle Stevens & Jonathan Stuart
Saturday 27 September 2025 at 4:00pm
Join us for our next concert in this year's Saturdays at 4 series where Elle Stevens and Jonathan Stuart will be performing as vocal duo.
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Dedication Festival
Sunday 28 September 2025
This year marks the 132nd anniversary of the dedication of our parish church. The Dedication Festival is not the same as our Patronal Festival,
which honours St Matthew. Instead, this day celebrates the consecration of our church for worship, prayer, and the sacraments, and the continuing
life of the parish that gathers here.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Information Quick Links
Safeguarding
Read our safeguarding policy and find out how to get advice and support.
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Building a Generous Church
Find out how you can donate to St Matthew's Church.
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Current Music List
Discover what music has been planned for the current month.
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Scripture Readings
Step forward in your discipleship and join others in weekday scripture readings.
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Special Services Coming Up
Information about special services coming up at St Matthew's Church.
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Forthcoming Musical Events
Information about forthcoming musical events accompanied by event posters.
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A Brief History
Read about the fascinating history of St Matthew's Church.
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Parish News & Weekly Notices
Read the weekly notices and latest parish news at St Matthew's Church.
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