Kingsthorpe Churches

08/06/2026

07/06/2026

At St David’s today we’ve been reflecting on what it means to be children of God - loved, called, and sent. Each one of us is blessed to be a blessing, invited to shine as lights in the world.

As we heard in our Gospel reading, Jesus meets people where they are and calls them into a new way of living. That same hope is entrusted to us - not to keep for ourselves, but to carry into the places we go this week.

May we go out ready to shine, ready to bless, and ready to share the hope we have in Him.

🕯️ “Let your light shine before others…”

05/06/2026

🌈 Brick Church – Don’t Miss Our Last Session Before Summer!
St John the Baptist Church • 14th June • 2pm

We’re building something brilliant together one last time before we take a sunny summer pause! 🧱✨

Bring your imagination, your little builders, your big builders, and your love of colourful chaos. Whether you come for the LEGO, the laughter, the food, or the community, we’d love to see you there.

Everyone welcome. Everyone valued. Everyone gets to build.

💛 St John the Baptist Church, Kingsthorpe
🗓 14th June
⏰ 2pm
🌈 Free, friendly, and open to all

31/05/2026

💛 Celebrating Canon Jane’s Final Service

Today we gathered at St John the Baptist for Canon Jane’s last service as Rector of Kingsthorpe Parish after 16 years of faithful ministry. It was truly a special morning filled with gratitude and affection for all she has given.

Before becoming Rector, Jane served for a number of years as Deaf Chaplain, offering care, advocacy and friendship to so many in our community - a legacy that speaks of a lifetime of service.

As Jane and her interpreter Jackie now step into retirement, it was a joy to celebrate their ministry together today. Their partnership has been a blessing to our parish, and we give thanks for all they have shared with us.

Over 100 people joined us for communion, including friends who travelled from across the country to wish them well - a reminder of the impact Jane and Jackie have had far beyond our parish. It was truly a wonderful turnout.

We send Jane and Jackie our love, gratitude and every blessing for the future. May this next season be filled with peace, joy and new adventures. They leave with our heartfelt love and blessings.

29/05/2026

🔔 This Saturday afternoon, from 1.30 to 2.30pm, the bells of St John the Baptist will be rung in a quarter peal to mark the retirement of Canon Jane Butler.

A quarter peal is an hour of beautifully patterned, continuous ringing offered to celebrate a special moment - a joyful sound of thanks and blessing.

As the bells ring out across the parish, we give thanks for Jane’s faithful ministry and pray for her as she begins this new chapter.

28/05/2026

🌞 Don’t Forget – Our Summer Social Is Nearly Here! 🌞

Saturday 6th June 2026 | 7pm–9pm

We’d love you to join us for a relaxed Social and Fundraising Evening in aid of St Mark’s Fabric Fund. It’s a lovely chance to come together as a community, enjoy good company, and support the ongoing care of our church.

For just £5 per person, you’ll enjoy:
• A refreshing soft drink
• A delicious selection of summer puddings (and yes… there may be profiteroles!)

If you’d like a glass of wine, beer or even a Pimm’s, please feel free to bring your own bottle as we gather for an evening of friendship and fellowship in St Mark’s Church Hall and Garden.

📝 Sign‑up sheets are available in all churches until this Sunday 31st May.

25/05/2026

⭐Just a quick note that Little Stars won’t be meeting this week as it’s half term.

🐑This Sunday is Canon Jane and Jackie’s final service before retirement. We’ll be joining together for a shared communion at St John the Baptist to say a heartfelt thank you and goodbye.

🤗We’d love to see you there as we celebrate their ministry.

24/05/2026

🔥🕊 Happy Pentecost! 🎂

This morning we celebrated Pentecost - the moment Christians remember the Holy Spirit being given to Jesus’ followers. It’s often called the Church’s birthday, so of course we had birthday cake!

We explored the two beautiful sides of the Holy Spirit:

🕊 The Dove - a picture of shalom: peace, wellness, forgiveness, and the quiet breath of God.
Before Pentecost, Jesus breathed the Spirit onto his friends - a gentle, profound encounter that brings deep peace.

🔥 The Flames - God’s power, courage, and life-changing impact.
At Pentecost, the Spirit came with wind and fire, showing God’s love in a spectacular way.

Both are true. Both are needed. The Holy Spirit meets us in the quiet moments and the big moments, working through us wherever we are.

We were reminded that Jesus’ words, “Peace be with you,” aren’t just “don’t be afraid” - they’re a promise that we are forgiven, loved, and empowered.

Like any relationship, we keep the channel open through prayer - listening, noticing, and making space for God’s presence.

May the Spirit’s peace and fire be with you this week - wherever you go, and whoever you meet.

20/05/2026

🏰 History Walk & Talk – Discover Kingsthorpe’s Story 🏰

***UPDATE - the response to this has been bigger than we expected! If you have messaged already you will get a reply (when I get sorted!) We can not take any more bookings but will plan another date in soon!***