The Northstowe Church Network is made up of small, friendly worshipping communities — each with its own rhythm of praying, exploring, and sharing. Whether you gather midweek or on Sundays, that’s your church home. But it’s by joining in with the wider community through festivals, network-wide worship, and local events that we fully live out what it means to be church in this place: growing in faith, building relationships, and making a difference together.

Contemplative Thursdays with the Compline Community

Occurring
Every Thursday at for 1 hour
Break
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 28 Aug 2025
Venue
Church House
Address
Church House, 6 WOODPECKER CLOSE, NORTHSTOWE, CB24 1AW, United Kingdom

Compline Community gathers on Thursday evenings for a gentle, reflective space shaped by prayer, stillness, and conversation. We alternate each week between:

Candlelit Compline — a peaceful, contemplative service drawn from ancient night prayers

Book and Faith Conversations — informal evenings where we explore a thought-provoking book and reflect on how faith meets everyday life

We meet in homes across Northstowe and Over, sharing quiet, laughter, and deep listening. All are welcome — come as you are, and take part as much or as little as you like.
Find out more at: www.northstowe.church/compline

Northstowe goes to Greenbelt

Occurring
Sunday 25 August 2024, Sunday 24 August 2025, Sunday 23 August 2026 at for 9 hours
Venue
Greenbelt Festival - Boughton House, nr Kettering
Address
Greenbelt Festival - Boughton House, nr Kettering, Boughton House, nr Kettering

There's no gathering in Northstowe over the August bank holiday weekend. Several of us will be at the Greenbelt Festival celebrating Artistry, Activism, and Belief (why not join us for the day on Sunday, even if not the whole weekend!)

The Deckchair Listening Project at the Northstowe Running Festival

Occurring
Saturday 31 August 2024, Saturday 30 August 2025, Saturday 29 August 2026 at for 12 hours
Venue
Western Park, Northstowe
Address
Western Park, Northstowe

We'll be supporting this great community event with our Deckchairs and interactive conversation starters as we explore Big Questions... or simply an opportunity to put your feet up.

Summer Sunday Breakfasts

Occurring
Every Sunday at for 1 hour, 15 mins
Break
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 24 Aug 2025
Venue
Northstowe Church Network (Pathfinder Church, Little Explorers, Compline Community...)
Address
The Pathfinder Church of England Primary School Pathfinder Way, Northstowe, CB24 1AA, United Kingdom

Over the school summer holidays, we pause our usual Sunday service and Little Explorers session, and come together for Summer Sunday Breakfasts — a relaxed, all-age space of food, friendship, and faith.

We meet in the garden at The Pathfinder School to share breakfast (yes, including chocolate waffles!), explore a theme through story and conversation, and enjoy a range of creative zones for prayer, play, reflection, and craft.

It’s church shaped for summer — welcoming for all ages, whether you're part of Pathfinder Church, a Little Explorers family, visiting Northstowe, or just curious to see what we're about.

Please note: we’ll be offsite on 17 & 24 August (including at Greenbelt Festival!) — back again on 31 August.

Find out more at: www.northstowe.church/pathfinder

Little Explorers

Occurring
Every Thursday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Break
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 21 Aug 2025, 28 Aug 2025
Venue
Northstowe Church Network (Pathfinder Church, Little Explorers, Compline Community...)
Address
The Pathfinder Church of England Primary School Pathfinder Way, Northstowe, CB24 1AA, United Kingdom

"Time for you, your child, and God"

Little Explorers is part of the Northstowe Church Network, gathering parents and carers with their little ones for a midweek encounter with God and others in a similar phase of life. We start with breakfast from 9.15, with circle time at 9.45, finishing at 10.45

Little Explorers don't meet in half term, and will take a break during the School Summer and Christmas Holidays

Pathfinder Church Morning Services

Occurring
Every Sunday at for 1 hour, 45 mins
Break
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 24 Aug 2025, 31 Aug 2025
Venue
Northstowe Church Network (Pathfinder Church, Little Explorers, Compline Community...)
Address
The Pathfinder Church of England Primary School Pathfinder Way, Northstowe, CB24 1AA, United Kingdom

A welcoming space for all ages, to be met wherever you are, however you are feeling. A church full of opportunities to chat and chew over Bible passages—or simply listen and reflect. A place to dance during worship, create during reflection, or find quiet space to pause. A chance to uncover parts of a faith journey you didn’t know you needed.

Look out for "something different" during the summer holidays and at Festivals

All Hallows Eve Lantern decorating and campfire

Occurring
Thursday 31 October 2024, Friday 31 October 2025, Saturday 31 October 2026 at for 2 hours
Venue
Northstowe Church Network (Pathfinder Church, Little Explorers, Compline Community...)
Address
The Pathfinder Church of England Primary School Pathfinder Way, Northstowe, CB24 1AA, United Kingdom

Friday31st October
Join us, from dusk, outside Church House
(6, Woodpecker Close) as we make lanterns
and reflect on the blessings of darkness and light

www.northstowe.church/all-hallows-eve

Northstowe's Act of Remembrance with Wreath Laying

Occurring
for 50 mins
Venue
By the bridge over Bug Hunter Water .
Address
By the bridge over Bug Hunter Water ., What3Words: ///hikes.sooner.exploring

Join other Northstowe residents, town councillors, local schools, faith groups, and
uniformed organizations at Northstowe's Act of Remembrance with wreath laying
Sunday 9th Nov

By the bridge over Bug Hunter Water
.
What3Words: ///hikes.sooner.exploring

Afterwards, the wreaths will go to Longstanton War Memorial

Led by Revd Beth Cope, this is event is supported by Northstowe Town Council.
[email protected] (07720 330 272)

Light Up Northstowe

Occurring
for 2 hours, 30 mins
Venue
Northstowe Church Network (Pathfinder Church, Little Explorers, Compline Community...)
Address
The Pathfinder Church of England Primary School Pathfinder Way, Northstowe, CB24 1AA, United Kingdom

This year, at Light Up Northstowe, find us on The Green with a stand celebrating Northstowe's Advent Windows, and inviting you to "Get in the Picture" with our Nativity Scene photo board.

We'll also be in the Lantern parade, showing off the creations for our Lantern Making Workshop. Huge thanks to Northstowe Arts for coordinating all of this!

Northstowe's Beer and Carols

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
The Green (Northstowe)
Address
The Green (Northstowe), Around the Christmas Tree

🎄🍻 Northstowe’s Beer and Carols 🍻🎄
It’s back by popular demand! Gather with us Friday, 19th December for a magical evening of carols, community, and cheer around Northstowe’s Christmas Tree.
📍 Where: Around the Tree on The Green, Pathfinder Way
🕔 When:
5–8pm: Foodies’ Food Trucks serving delicious eats & drinks (including a bar for those who wish to indulge).
6:30pm: Free hot chocolate from Northstowe Hub (while stocks last).
6:40pm & 7:45pm: Brass Band Christmas music (weather permitting).
7pm: Community Carol Service led by the brass band, featuring Northstowe’s favorite carols, festive readings, and poems from community figures.
✨ Bring your own warm drinks to keep cozy, or enjoy the free hot chocolate! Let’s sing, celebrate, and share the joy of the season together.
👍Thank you to @Phoenix Events East Ltd for Stewarding again this year

AGM followed by BBQ

Occurring
Sunday 27 April 2025, Sunday 05 April 2026 at for 2 hours, 30 mins
Venue
Pathfinder Church Northstowe (Northstowe Church Network)
Address
Pathfinder Church Northstowe (Northstowe Church Network), The Pathfinder Church of England Primary School Pathfinder Way, Northstowe, CB24 1AA, United Kingdom

Term will restart with a laid-back community BBQ at 4.30pm on 27th April, with various displays and tasters showcasing some of the fantastic things happening around the Northstowe Church Network. Do bring along friends and family to share in tea, cake, chat, and board games aplenty.

This will follow after the Northstowe Church Network AGM which will be held at 330pm: church members and anyone interested are welcome to gather in the Small Hall for our AGM. Members, the Annual Report, Agenda, and information on vacant positions will land in your inbox between now and Easter.

The Deckchair Listening Project at The Pathfinder School Fayre

Occurring
Friday 05 July 2024, Friday 04 July 2025, Friday 03 July 2026 at for 2 hours, 45 mins
Venue
Northstowe Church Network (Pathfinder Church, Little Explorers, Compline Community...)
Address
The Pathfinder Church of England Primary School Pathfinder Way, Northstowe, CB24 1AA, United Kingdom

The Deckchair Listening Project, run by Pathfinder Church Northstowe, will be at The Pathfinder School Fayre again this year offering hospitality and a listening ear as we ask Big Questions.