All Saints' Church, Northampton

18/06/2026

Please see this important statement from our Diocese, on the day the Church of England issues a national adoption apology.

Responding to the Church of England apology for its role in historic adoption practices Bishop Debbie said: "It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the harm inflicted on those who suffered pain, trauma and stigma because of historic adoption practices carried out in homes affiliated to the Church of England and within St Saviours Home in Northampton in particular.

"We know this took place in a society which was not compassionate to the needs of mothers and children and within Christian communities who did not always care as they should have done, and for that we are truly sorry."

Father Oliver Coss, Rural Dean of Northampton, and the Revd Sue Faulkner, Vicar of St Mary Dallington and St James Northampton where the St Saviours Mother and Baby home was based said:

“As the Church of England issues a national apology today for the adoption practices that caused so much harm to mothers and babies, we know that the work of this apology is only just beginning today.

“It is now the responsibility of the local church to substantiate the sense of sorrow and regret we feel as we have discovered more about St Saviour’s Home, and of the apology itself, through our actions. Our parishes and clergy, present in every community, are there and prepared to support individuals or families who wish to come forward, or who seek the truth about their childhood, or who seek to create a living memorial to all who suffered in an uncaring past.

"We are committed to ensuring that any culture of shaming or silencing is no longer allowed to go unchallenged, so that the voices of those harmed by abuses of power, whether spiritual or secular, may be heard clearly and with the dignity they deserve.

“We are deeply ashamed that this absence of compassion took root in our town, and this will continue to motivate our desire to better serve human dignity and flourishing. I am profoundly grateful to all who have initiated this process, but especially to those who have bravely stepped forward to share their stories.”

For more information and support please visit www.churchofengland.org/adoption

10/06/2026

The news from Northern Ireland over the last days has been highly disturbing, both because of the violent attack on Monday, that left a man seriously injured, and because of the violent disorder that followed. The scenes of burning vehicles are perhaps a reminder of earlier troubles, but scenes of people running from their homes, when they had been deliberately inflamed, is simply terrifying. The scenes that we have all seen represent a complete detachment from the concept of lawful protest, and will have left many feeling profoundly anxious.

Yesterday afternoon I was made aware of posters, circulating in far-right channels online, that called for protests across 70 locations in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Northampton was listed there, and the location given was 'All Saints' Square' (sic). We have regularly refused to permit political protests and rallies in our precincts, especially where they have attempted to adopt the iconic façade of All Saints' Church to benefit their cause. Our anxiety about the spectre of these protests, and not least their links to the abhorrent scenes we saw in Belfast last night, were (we're pleased to report) unrealised, but the fear they created was real. People should never be made afraid of approaching a Church, and I condemn the instigators of these protests for raising that anxiety, and for promoting disorders that have seen people and their homes attacked because of their ethnicity or alleged immigration status.

As the people of Belfast and Northern Ireland begin restoring the peace in their communities, I'm grateful for an undertaking from Northamptonshire Police that there'll be increased patrols tonight. We shall, as ever, be maintaining our schedule of worship, and will be offering Choral Evensong at 6pm as we join our prayers for peace and calm.

All Saints' Church strives to be open most of the hours of daylight, and acts of worship take place here five days a week. We are a town that knows the cost of destruction, and which ought to treasure what we have. We make a warm invitation to all who wish to gather, pray, and work for peace, and an end to violence on our streets.

Father Oliver Coss SSC
Rector

08/06/2026

At the end of this month we'll be celebrating the minor patron of our parish, by heading to St Peter's Church, Marefair for Choral Evensong and Benediction. This takes place on Sunday 28th June at 5.30pm.

All welcome!

29/05/2026

Today is Oak Apple Day. All are welcome at our Service of Thanksgiving at 11.15am. Here's a reminder (thanks to Northampton Film Festival) of last year's commemoration when we began marking 350 years since the Great Fire.

27/05/2026

This Friday, 29th May 2026, is Oak Apple Day and we mark the occasion with a traditional Service of Thanksgiving before the Mayor of Northampton wreathes the state of King Charles II.

The Preacher is the Reverend Canon Anthony Howe of in the City of London. The choirs will sing S. S. Wesley's famous anthem 'Blessed be the God and Father'.

All are welcome to this special celebration in the civic calendar of our town. Seating in the church is free, and there's no need to book.

Northampton Town Council West Northamptonshire Council

22/05/2026

14/05/2026

Joy in abundance at All Saints this evening, as Father Nicolas was ordained priest.

Don't forget that he will offer Mass for the first time tomorrow evening, Friday 15th May, at 7.15pm. All welcome!

11/05/2026

We join in praying for all those who are to be ordained this summer, but invite you in particular you remember our Assistant Curate, the Reverend Nicolas Boisson.

He is to be ordained priest on Ascension Day, Thursday 14th May 2026 at at service beginning at 7.15pm celebrated by the Bishop of Richborough. All are most warmly invited to attend. Please be in your seats by 7pm.

Father Nicolas will offer the Mass for the first time during a Votive Mass of the Holy Spirit to be offered the night after, Friday 15th May 2026 at 7.15pm.

Our evening worship is programmed to coincide with the end of night parking charges.

Please remember him, and all those involved, in your prayers.

See of Richborough The Diocese of Peterborough

23/04/2026

Today is St George's Day, Patron of England. This morning Northampton Deanery Clergy will gather to celebrate the Eucharist. At All Saints there will be a service celebrating our martyr-patron at 12.30pm, and Solemn Evensong at 6pm. All are, as ever, very welcome.

19/04/2026

Today is the Third Sunday of Easter, and St Luke will tell us this morning of the journey taken by two of the disciples on the Road to Emmaus.

If you can't attend in person, find our livestream over on Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/