Live Streamed Services

Sunday 9 November 2025 at 10:15am

The Third Sunday before Advent - Remembrance Sunday

Sunday services are live streamed on our website and via our YouTube Channel.

Sunday 2 November 2025 at 10:15am

All Saints' Sunday

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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 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

All Souls' Day

Monday 3 November 2025 at 7:30pm

Our Commemoration of the Faithful Departed (All Souls) will ba a Sung Requiem. During the service, the names of our departed loved ones will be read aloud in remembrance. If you wish to have someone remembered, please PRINT their Christian name and surname clearly on the sheets provided in the church display area.

Remembrance Sunday

Sunday 9 November 2025

We will remember and honour those who gave their lives in the two World Wars and in subsequent conflicts during our morning service. The reading of the Kingsley Roll of Honour will lead into the Silence at 11:00am, joining with the Nation in solemn remembrance.

Northampton Bach Choir - Da Vinci Requiem

Saturday 15 November 2025 at 7:00pm

Performing here at St Matthew's Church, This programme brings together works that explore themes of destiny and the enduring human spirit. Find out more...

Junior Church

Sunday 16 November 2025

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

Junior church sessions take place every third Sunday of the month. Find out more...

Christ the King

Sunday 23 November 2025

We celebrate the Solemnity of Christ the King, the final Sunday of the Church's year. There will be a Procession at the Parish Mass (10.15am) and Solemn Choral Evensong at 5.30pm. Please make every effort to join us for this significant day in the Christian calendar.

The Advent Procession

Sunday 30 November 2025 at 4:00pm

Come and share in our beautiful Advent Procession by Candlelight followed by refreshments in the parish centre. This moving service introduces the ancient and reflective season of Advent - a time to prepare spiritually for the celebration of our Saviour's birth.

Christmas Fayre

Friday 5 December 2025 - 7:00pm till 9:00pm

Adults £1 / Children FREE

* N'pton School for Boys Band *
* Santa's Grotto *
* Carol Singing *
* Christmas Food & Drinks *
* Tombolas *
* Raffles *
* Games & Stalls *

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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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

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Forthcoming Musical Events

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A Brief History

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