More than Sundaysthrough the week, all year round
Food, friendship and support across Weston Favell, Boothville and Rectory Farm — open to everyone, church or not.
Every week
Good quality food without stretching the budget, and people who are there to listen. Often described as a little gem hidden in Weston Favell Centre.
Three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food for people referred to us in crisis. Affiliated to the Trussell Trust, in partnership with St Peter’s Church.
Warm, friendly groups for anyone with pre‑school children — mum, dad, grandparent, auntie, uncle or carer. Running for almost 40 years.
Time together studying the Bible, praying, talking about what matters — and food and drink too. Several across the area we cover.
In the school holidays
FISH stands for Food and Fun In School Holidays. Schools are closed in the holidays and children who get free school meals go without — so one day every week in the holidays we offer free food and entertainment, at Blackthorn and Rectory Farm Community Centres.
It is not only for school children: local tots groups and other families are welcome to come along, be fed and entertained. To find out more, or to volunteer, contact Gemma Broadhead, our family worker, at gemma.broadhead@emmanuelgroup.org.uk.
In our schools
A team of ministers and lay ministers visit schools across the parish several times a year. They can speak at a morning assembly or take a lesson for a single class. Their talk is rooted in the Christian tradition, and never pushes anybody.
Whether you would like us to cover Christian festivals, seasons and stories, or to speak to the values or ethos statement your school follows, it is a joy to serve you. Get in touch through the church office at office@emmanuelgroup.org.uk.
Through the year
From time to time we organise a litter pick somewhere in Northampton East, to make it a nicer place to live. It is good for the community and good fun to work together — and it is astonishing how much rubbish a couple of hours can collect.
We also keep the traditions that matter to our congregations: an Act of Remembrance around the Boothville sign, a traditional Harvest Festival, a Christingle service, and visits to a local care home to sing at Easter, Harvest and Christmas. Follow us on Facebook to hear what is next.