STOP PRESS: Pathfinder Church, Little Explorers, and the Compline Community all pause their regular gatherings during the school summer holidays. Instead, we all come together for Afternoon Teas (14th July), Summer Sunday Breakfast gatherings (21st July-18th August), a trip to Greenbelt (25th August) and a September BBQ (1st Sept). Read more at www.northstowe.church/summer
Pathfinder Church work closely with The Pathfinder CofE Primary school through the week, as well as gathering at 3.30pm on Sunday afternoons. Church - but perhaps not as you know it! Read more...
Time for you, your child, and God. Every Thursday 9.15-10.45am in The Pathfinder CofE Primary during Term, with special events for Graduates and wider family. Read more...
Silence and poetic liturgy are a powerful way to be with others in community and to encounter God together. Join us fortnightly on Thursday evenings at 8pm, as well as for special events. Read more...
praying, exploring and sharing as we work with those of all religious and non religious beliefs to help shape Northstowe, as well as hosting special faith-based activities. See our Whats On page
We're a network of missional and worshipping communities growing with our new town, all shaped by the gifts of our ecumenical partnerships
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There are certain moments in life that take our breath away – in ecstasy, in pain, in beauty, in wonder. Be it the birth of a child, loss of a loved one or the joy of a wedding. Read more...
Those of us gathering as part of our various new communities in the Northstowe Church Network come from all Christian traditions as well as those new to Christianity: together we are pilgrims on a journey, asking questions and exploring the connections we find between everyday life and our spirituality and faith. At the heart of all this is a recognition that we are seeking to follow The Pathfinder, Jesus Christ.
The Northstowe Church Network is a local ecumenical partnership of the Church of England, the Baptist Union of Great Britain, and the United Reformed Church, working closely with the other Christian traditions involved in Churches Together in Cambridgeshire - with a Shared Vision statement with the local Quaker meeting and the East Anglian Methodist District. What unites us is much stronger than our denominational backgrounds: it is a rooted, growing, and transforming faith based on an encounter with the ancient and eternal God who still changes lives today. Our vision is to be people who are praying, exploring and sharing
Our first community, Pathfinder Church, is committed to working in a close partnership with The Pathfinder Church of England Primary School. We meet regularly for intergenerational worship on Sunday afternoons in the school, equipping us to live out our faith throughout the week.
Little Explorers (time for you, your child, and God) and the Compline Community are also developing as part of our network.
One strand of our identity is being part of the Church of England, living out a commitment to be “a visible Christian presence in every community". So we delight in being able to offer Life Event services (weddings, christenings, funerals), both here in Northstowe and in our Parish Church in Longstanton, to all those who live in Northstowe.
The Northstowe Church Network is a local ecumenical partnership of the Church of England, the Baptist Union of Great Britain, and the United Reformed Church, working closely with the other Christian traditions involved in Churches Together in Cambridgeshire - with a Shared Vision statement with the local Quaker meeting and the East Anglian Methodist District. What unites us is much stronger than our denominational backgrounds: it is a rooted, growing, and transforming faith based on an encounter with the ancient and eternal God who still changes lives today. Our vision is to be people who are praying, exploring and sharing
Our first community, Pathfinder Church, is committed to working in a close partnership with The Pathfinder Church of England Primary School. We meet regularly for intergenerational worship on Sunday afternoons in the school, equipping us to live out our faith throughout the week.
Little Explorers (time for you, your child, and God) and the Compline Community are also developing as part of our network.
One strand of our identity is being part of the Church of England, living out a commitment to be “a visible Christian presence in every community". So we delight in being able to offer Life Event services (weddings, christenings, funerals), both here in Northstowe and in our Parish Church in Longstanton, to all those who live in Northstowe.
Praying
- Everything we do is grounded in prayer -- recognising that the God who made us and loves us is intimately concerned with the practical realities of our day to day life. Prayer looks different for many people -- why not come and try out a few ways and see what works for you?
Exploring
- We're not following a 'blue print' for how to "start a church". We're exploring together -- listening to and working with people as they move into Northstowe, as well as listening to and responding to the wisdom of the Christian tradition.
Sharing
- And we know that we can't do any of this alone. We're here to work together, to bless each other, to learn from each other, sharing this adventure. Why not join us!
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Safeguarding Matters:
The Northstowe Church Network is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Safeguarding Officer. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.... [continue reading]
Talk to our Pioneer Minister
Revd Dr Beth Cope
Church House, 6 Woodpecker Close
Northstowe
CB24 1AW
01954 261181
contact@northstowe.church
Revd Dr Beth Cope
Church House, 6 Woodpecker Close
Northstowe
CB24 1AW
01954 261181
contact@northstowe.church
Most weeks we send a general eNews, with news from across the Northstowe Church Network.
As we grow, we're hoping to start to tailor these updates, so that you get the news that really matters to you.
So, for example, if you are primarily part of the Little Explorers community, you might also/only want to get focused Little Explorers updates - please check the relevant boxes
Equally, if you are following our eNews as a prayer-supporter or friend from a partnership organization, let us know, and we'll send you occasional messages with our Big News.
How are we governed? The new Northstowe Church Network is Charitable Incorporated Organization. It is a local ecumenical partnership of the United Reformed Church, the Baptist Union of Great Britain, and the The Church of England with active support from other denominations involved in Churches Together in Cambridge. . It incorporates Pathfinder Church. Rev Dr Beth Cope is the lead minister working closely with Revd Stephen Dove and our church council... [continue reading]
Want to support our work? Pathfinder Church Northstowe, our first church community, is registered with the Parish Giving Scheme and as such a regular Direct Debit can be set up online.. [continue reading]
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