All Saints' Church, Northampton

07/09/2026

We're very pleased to announce the first major fundraiser to be part of our All Saints 350 Project. On Saturday 17th October 2026, Dame Joanna Lumley will be visiting All Saints and will hold an 'in conversation' with local broadcaster John Griff DL. The event starts at 5pm, and tickets are now on sale priced £25, £20, and £15.

Visit our TryBooking page for more information: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GVQD

All Saints' 350 is a five year, £600,000 programme of works to renew and revivify the church and its environs as we approach the church's 350th birthday in 2030. Please watch this space, or pick up a leaflet in church, for more information.

06/09/2026

Today is the Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity, and following worship at 8am and 9.15am we welcome back our choristers at 10.30am for the first Choral Eucharist of the new academic year. We pray for all who are starting school, beginning new schools, or embarking on further education or training.

All are welcome, but please note there'll be no livestream this morning.

In the gospel, Jesus instructs his disciples on maintaining the peace of the church, and we ask God to bless us, guarding our faith and revealing our unity.

31/08/2026

Safe travels to our pilgrims headed to Walsingham today!

Oh happy band of pilgrims.
A group from St Matthew's and All Saints' Church, Northampton await the coach to arrive with Hanslope & Castlethorpe friends on to go to The Shrine Our Lady of Walsingham for the Healing and Renewal Pilgrimage.

30/08/2026

Last Sunday we preached on the gospel of St Peter's Confession, and this week we'll hear the gospel of his rebuke as the Lord prophesies his own suffering and death.

Worship will be celebrated at 8am, 9.15am, 10.30am, and later at 4pm at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

All are welcome.

20/08/2026

Thank you to those who have been in touch in recent days concerning the state of the Portico and the Churchyard. For some weeks we've seen increasing levels of rough-sleeping and antisocial behaviour, and I know that this has been highly disruptive to worshippers, those visiting the graveyard, and those simply passing by.

We're grateful to colleagues and partners from West Northamptonshire Council, Northamptonshire Police, Veolia and others who have worked over the last few weeks to serve notice on those sleeping there. The notice period having expired, the encampment was cleared this morning and a full litter clearance has taken place.

We've some further remedial work to do, but you should today find the churchyard in a safer state. I'm much indebted to the diligent volunteers from the church, who often litter pick and garden around the memorials, and who haven't felt safe entering the churchyard recently.

Please remember those who are homeless in your prayers, together with the many people involved in helping them to have a roof over their heads once again.

Oliver J Coss
Rector

16/08/2026

Today we are celebrating the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We sing the joys of Mary, praying that he who took her to himself 'when on earth her work was done' may, in his redemptive love, draw us fully to himself.

Worship is at 8am, 9.15am, and 10.30am, and all are welcome.

19/07/2026

A jolly trip for our clergy and servers yesterday to be part of the Bishop of Richborough's Summer Festival at St Mary's Wellingborough.

Bishop Luke will be with us this morning at 10.30am to celebrate, preach, and administer the Sacrament of Confirmation. There'll be worship at 8am, 9.15am and 10.30am.

We'll also welcome back our Director of Music from his sabbatical, and bid a fond farewell to three of our departing choristers.

All are welcome!

13/07/2026

A privilege for us to host churchwardens and friends from the Deaneries of Wellingborough and Greater Northampton this evening, and to see dozens of new churchwardens admitted to office by the Venerable Richard Ormston. Thanks to the home team for providing refreshments and making church warm and welcoming.

In his address, the Archdeacon invited us to expect God to move and work among our parishes, and among his people in the coming year.

He's pictured here with our newly admitted wardens Eddie Gibbs (Holy Sepulchre Northampton) and Alison Mills and Dr Robin Sheppard (All Saints).

Please give thanks for each and every churchwarden in the Church of England and for the huge and impressive work they do to strengthen the people of God and support our clergy. Please pray for them, especially where their parishes are in vacancy.

The Diocese of Peterborough See of Richborough

06/07/2026

As the weather warms again, please remember in your prayers all who are adversely affected.

During this period West Northamptonshire Council have activated SWEP, meaning there's a place inside for everyone on the streets. See below for details on how to refer people in...

Our Severe Weather Emergency Protocol has been activated and will remain in place until at least Friday in response to the hot weather.

It means rough sleepers will be advised about accessing shelter during the daytime until 8pm. In Northampton, The Hope Centre will be open until 8pm every day until Friday.

All known rough sleepers are being contacted, and our Street Outreach team are out and about talking to people. If you know someone who is sleeping rough in the West Northants area and needs more information, please advise them to call us on 0300 126 7000.