Sunday services take place in The Round. Entrance is via the Great West Door (Sheep Street) or the South Porch (Church Lane).

While we love our building we recognize that the church community is more than a building and our services, events, and groups all aim to bring people together.

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.

Services are usually followed by tea, coffee and biscuits in the adjacent Community Room.

We also know that attending a church for the first time can be a little nerve-wracking and daunting too. For this reason we have a community manager whose job it is to answer any of your questions, meet you before service, escort you into the building, introduce you to others and walk you through how we worship here. We want you to feel cared for here and not allow nerves or worries to get in the way of your worship. Just e-mail sarah@holy sepulchre.co.uk and we can start chatting.

Similarly, if you want to attend but getting here is a challenge, e-mail as we might be able to help.

Tuesday services take place in Beckets’ Chapel. Enter by the Pioneer Door on the south side of the building by the door behind the small bank.

While we love our building we recognize that the church community is more than a building and our services, events, and groups all aim to bring people together.

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.

Services are usually followed by tea, coffee and biscuits in the adjacent Community Room.

We also know that attending a church for the first time can be a little nerve-wracking and daunting too. For this reason we have a community manager whose job it is to answer any of your questions, meet you before service, escort you into the building, introduce you to others and walk you through how we worship here. We want you to feel cared for here and not allow nerves or worries to get in the way of your worship. Just e-mail sarah@holy sepulchre.co.uk and we can start chatting.

Similarly, if you want to attend but getting here is a challenge, e-mail as we might be able to help.

Step Into 900 Years of History

Every September, Heritage Open Days invites people across England to explore historic buildings, hidden places, and places of interest all for free. It’s the country’s largest festival of history and culture, celebrating the landmarks, traditions, and tales that have shaped our shared heritage.

This year, we’re opening the doors of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Northampton’s medieval round church built in 1100 AD, with a programme of tours and events that uncover centuries of faith, history, and mystery.

The Theme this year is everyday histories. So we thought we would share the everyday life in a medieval church.

What’s On at the Holy Sepulchre

Saturday 12 September (10am–4pm)
Title: A Day at Church in Medieval Northampton
Step into the rhythm of daily life in medieval Northampton.

Tuesday 15 September (12pm–2pm)
Title: Lunchtime Church: A Medieval Pause in the Middle of the Day
Drop in during your lunch break and experience the church as part of everyday life.

Thursday 17 September (2pm)
Title: The Holy Sepulchre and Its History
Step inside one of Northampton’s most historic buildings with a guided tour by one of our knowledgeable volunteers.

Thursday 17 September (Evening)
Title: Torchlight Tour: The Medieval Church After Dark
Experience the church as it might have felt in a world without electric light.

By torchlight, the building changes.

Saturday 19 September (2pm–4pm)
Title: A Day at Church in Medieval Northampton
Step into the rhythm of daily life in medieval Northampton.

Saturday 19 September (Evening)
Title: Torchlight Tour: The Medieval Church After Dark
Experience the church as it might have felt in a world without electric light.

Sunday 20 September (11am–2pm)
Title: A Day at Church in Medieval Northampton
Step into the rhythm of daily life in medieval Northampton.

We’d love to welcome you through our doors this September. Whether you come by candlelight, for a quiet afternoon tour, or to celebrate Holy Cross Day, you’ll be stepping into more than 900 years of living history.

DATES: September 13th

WHERE: The Round, Holy Sepulchre Church Hall, Church Lane, Northampton NN1 3NL.

Afterwards a fish and chip dinner in the Community Room.

TIME: 4pm service followed by a fish and chip dinner.

Bring your crosses from home to be blessed.

On 13th September The Church Of The Holy Sepulchre will hold a special Feast Of The Holy Cross day at 4pm. This will be followed by a celebratory fish and chip dinner dinner.

Holy Cross Day, celebrated on the 13th of September, holds a significant place in the liturgical calendar of many Christian traditions. But what exactly does this day commemorate, and why is it so important?

The Day celebrates three significant events.

One: The finding of the True Cross by St. Helena, in the early 4th century

Two: The dedication of the Church Of The Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. This church, believed to be built on the site of Jesus’ crucifixion and burial, was consecrated in the year 335 AD.

Three: The restoration of the True Cross to Jerusalem in 629 AD.

It only seems right, as a church built to honour the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, to celebrate this day. I guess you could celebrate like one celebrates a birthday, so that is what we will do. After the service we will have a celebratory pasta supper.

All are welcome.

his year out Harvest Festival will take place on 11th October at 4pm.

Our harvest festival takes place during a normal Sunday communion service. The service will be followed by a bangers and mash meal.

This year we will be collecting for The Hope Centre and have a list of the items they urgently need. (please e-mail [email protected] for this list). If you have children they are encouraged to include a note to the person who will be receiving the item.
The Hope Centre supports people struggling with homelessness and issues relating to hardship, including addiction, mental health and wellbeing. As well as giving practical support, their holistic approach focuses on helping people to help themselves. Hope also work within the local community with projects aimed at early intervention.

DATES: October 13th-17th

WHERE: The Round, Holy Sepulchre Church Hall, Church Lane, Northampton NN1 3NL. All performances start at 7.30 pm

PRICE: £10

PRODUCTION: DODGER

A Dickensian story with a Pratchett twist
Craig Macpherson, co-director

Dodger is a Dickensian novel written by Sir Terry Pratchett staring Charles Dickens. Or is it a Dickens novel that happened to be written by Sir Terry Pratchett?

It’s what you get if you mix two of the greatest storytellers ever. At least that’s what I think!

Embracing the traditional Dickensian themes of inequality, caring for the less well off and social mobility, while mixing in more modern thoughts on subjects such as mental health, I am drawn to this story by the ability to make a point, and make people laugh.

It revolves around a young lady, Simplicity, who escapes her abusive husband and is rescued by Dodger. Aided by Charles Dickens, and a host of historical characters, the two must fight to persuade the government that Miss Simplicity is not the property of her powerful husband and should not be made to return to him. Meanwhile the dark forces at her husband’s control will stop at nothing to get her back, or dead, including hiring the legendary assassin known only as the Outlander.

As Dodger and Simplicity race against time to save the girl, our hero Dodger must grow from a tosher (Sewer Scavenger) to a gentleman: comfortable mixing with the cream of society to protect the girl he loves.

Masque is an amateur community based theatre group , established in 1932, and who perform 6 plays a year.
Tickets for each play are £10 and can by booked by phone on 07783 531542 or via the website www.masquetheatre.co.uk