Church Life
The Church Community
The building is steeped in history and is a beautiful destination, but the church community is more than a building. The Church of the Holy Sepulchre has been home to worshipping and witnessing Christian presence in Northampton since 1100AD. Today, it is a living, active community worshipping God, seeking God’s will, and learning how to serve the wider community.
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is a part of the Church of England in the Diocese of Peterborough, and Holy Communion (sometimes called the Eucharist or the Mass) is central to our main worship gatherings.
We gather regularly on Sundays at 11am for a sung modern Catholic style service of Holy Communion (approximately 60 minutes).
During our Sunday services we aim to achieve a balance of hymns from through the ages. Our singing is usually accompanied by the organ.
Services are usually followed by tea, coffee and biscuits in the adjacent Church Rooms.
As a registered Inclusive Church we welcome all people regardless of age, race, gender, sexuality, mental or physical abilities, or financial or social status. We fully support the ministry of women as deacons, priests, and bishops.
The congregation, together with professional consultants, are currently looking at how the building may be used in the future to better serve the needs of the local community.
The Restoration Trust
Our building is a unique Grade 1 listed 'Round Church' which has been extended over the centuries.
Founded in 1100AD by Simon de Senlis of Northampton Castle (since demolished) the church is built in soft Northamptonshire iron stone and has suffered from erosion over the years. However, the Restoration Trust has raised £1.3 million over the last thirty years leaving the church in very good order.
For more information about the Restoration Trust please click below to visit their website.