Friends of All Saints' Church Wellingborough
Friends' Prayer
O Lord God, when you give to your servant to endeavour any great matter, grant us to know that it is not the beginning, but the continuing of the same, until it be thoroughly finished, which yields the true glory.
(Sir Francis Drake – Cadiz 1587)
All Saints' Church
Prior to the building of All Saints' Church, the only church in Wellingborough was the Parish Church of St Luke (now known as All Hallows Church). The rapid increase in population in the town due to the arrival of the railway resulted in a need for a second church. The foundation stone of the new church was laid on All Saints' Day, November 1st 1866 and on completion was consecrated in May 1868 by the Lord Bishop of Peterborough, Right Reverend De Jeune.
Until 1872 the clergy of St Luke's conducted the services and in October of that year, the Order of Council constituted All Saints as a separate ecclesiastical parish.
Of importance in All Saints' Church are the three chancel windows designed by C E Kempe (a famous stained glass designer) and the solid oak panels in the chancel and the alabaster altarpiece, also designed by Kempe.
In 2003 All Saints became the home of the Millennium Flame for a year and a day and the Flame Appeal was launched to raise funds to reslate the roof and rework the high level stonework and clerestory windows.
In order to meet the on-going maintenance of the building for the use of the congregation and local community, there is a constant need to raise funds. Please help us to save an important part of Wellingborough history.
Membership Benefits
- Receive two newsletters per annum
- Be kept informed of activities and special services at the church
- Be invited to two 'Friends' events per annum – one a visit, the second a meal
Annual Membership
| Individual | £10 minimum |
| Family / Joint | £15 minimum |
| School / Group | £10 minimum |
| Business | £50 minimum |
| Individual Life | £150 minimum |
| Joint Life | £200 minimum |
By becoming a 'Friend of All Saints' Church' you will be preserving an important resource and heritage for the people of Wellingborough through your prayers and your financial contribution.
Friends Contact Details
Ms Cheryl Goddard,
Friends of All Saints' Church,
All Saints' Church,
Midland Road,
Wellingborough,
NN8 1HF
Email: Church office
Membership Form
Download our Membership Form (PDF file, size: 65K).
