Advent Procession

for 1 hour
Church Of The Holy Sepulchre
Sheep Street/Church Lane Northampton, NN1 3NL, United Kingdom

Advent marks the beginning of a new year in the Church's calendar and a season of waiting, hope and preparation for Christmas.
Our Advent Procession begins in the Round and moves through the church towards the High Altar, accompanied by beautiful choral music and traditional ceremony.
The procession symbolises a journey from darkness towards light, reflecting the centuries of hope and expectation before the birth of Jesus, and the continuing hope for peace and renewal in our world today.
It is a beautiful and atmospheric way to begin the Advent season, bringing together music, movement and the extraordinary surroundings of our historic church.
Everyone is welcome, whether you regularly attend church or simply wish to experience this special tradition.

Church Of The Holy Sepulchre

Holy Sepulchre has been welcoming worshippers and visitors in Northampton since 1100AD.

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 [email protected] 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.

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Edmund Gibbs

Church of The Holy Sepulchre,
Church Lane

NN1 3NL
Churchwarden
07941 508839

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Advent Procession

for 1 hour
Church Of The Holy Sepulchre
Sheep Street/Church Lane Northampton, NN1 3NL, United Kingdom

Advent marks the beginning of a new year in the Church's calendar and a season of waiting, hope and preparation for Christmas.
Our Advent Procession begins in the Round and moves through the church towards the High Altar, accompanied by beautiful choral music and traditional ceremony.
The procession symbolises a journey from darkness towards light, reflecting the centuries of hope and expectation before the birth of Jesus, and the continuing hope for peace and renewal in our world today.
It is a beautiful and atmospheric way to begin the Advent season, bringing together music, movement and the extraordinary surroundings of our historic church.
Everyone is welcome, whether you regularly attend church or simply wish to experience this special tradition.

Safeguarding

Our parish of Northampton: Holy Sepulchre w S Andrew & St Lawrence is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Peterborough’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO Oliver Longden [email protected] 01604 880686 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor Victoria Kellett [email protected] 01733 887000 . If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

Church Of The Holy Sepulchre Charity No. 1145945