ST PETER AND ST PAUL'S CHURCH, KING'S SUTTON

CORONAVIRUS

Due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus we have now been instructed to close our church building. Unfortunately it must remain locked until further notice.

However, the Church continues to be active. Morning and Evening Prayer, and the Mass, continue to be said, and prayers offered for the wellbeing of all those who are suffering, and for all who live in the parish. Funerals and emergency baptisms continue subject to certain restrictions.

Fr Matthew can be contacted at the Vicarage on 01295 811364. For more information please follow the link to Fr Matthew’s pastoral letter.

The earliest reference to King's Sutton is in the story of Saint Rumbold, who was born here in 662.

The building has Norman elements and was completed in the 14th Century. Its finest feature is the tower and spire, rising to 198 feet. It is one of the finest spires in the country. It is normally open during daylight hours.

The Church has been in the Anglo-Catholic tradition since the late 19th Century. The PCC has requested alternative Episcopal oversight, and the parish is in the care of the Bishop of Richborough. All are welcome whatever their views on these matters. The Parochial Church Council (PCC) has produced a statement of our purpose, values, and growth plan which can be viewed here.

There are varieties of services, but most are formal, traditional in style with excellent music. Our regular pattern of services can be seen here, and a detailed calendar can be seen here.

Our regular newsletter can be viewed here.

A history of the church can be viewed here.

and a guide to graves and memorials in and around the church here.

Accessibility:
The west porch has level access into the church and we have a loop system and large print service books available. There is an accessible toilet in the Church Room.

Floodlighting:
The building is floodlit each evening until 23:00 but may be sponsored to mark an anniversary or other celebration, in which case it remains lit all night. Contact Stephen Allday on 01295 811473.

The Church Room (Oman Room):
Located in the south-west corner of the churchyard, the Church Room is available for hire. It has a small kitchen and disabled toilets and changing facilities for babies, and is suitable for events for up to 30 people. Contact Carole Hill on 01295 811134 for details.

Safeguarding

Our Church has adopted the House of Bishops’ ‘Promoting a Safer Church: Safeguarding Policy.
Our Parish Safeguarding Officer is John Chilver (Tel. 01296 711974)
The Diocesan Safeguarding Officer is Bev Huff (Tel. 01733 887000)
Northamptonshire Social Services can be contacted on 01604 626938

For more information click on the safeguarding link.