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 continue to be said, the Eucharist is being celebrated, 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. 

St James, Newbottle is a small, rural church set in woodland. It dates from the 12th to 14th century  The building has an interesting circular Norman font.  The pulpit is 16th century and the Screen mainly of the 19th century includes some medieval woodwork.  There is a 16th century brass monument and a 17th marble monument.
The churchyard is managed as a nature reserve.
Our services are traditional and congregational.​
A brief account of the church by Canon Michael Hayter can be found here.
The Newbottle and Charlton monthly cycle of prayer is here.
The monthly Charlton Link which includes Church News can be viewed here.

Safeguarding

Our Church has adopted the House of Bishops’ ‘Promoting a Safer Church: Safeguarding Policy.
Our Parish Safeguarding Officer is Jane Skelton (Tel. 01295 811395)
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.