Places of Worship

Heritage Church and Halls 20 - 28 Park Road, Rushden, NN10 0RW The Heritage Chapel and Halls (previously known as Park Road Methodist Church and Hope Methodist Church) are Grade 2 listed buildings with specialist key features and also three landmarks on a English Heritage Tourist Trail 'On the Trail of H E Bates'. The final service held at the Park Road church was on Sunday 25th August 2013, the service was led by Reverend Shirley Baker.

Highfield Community Baptist Church www.highfield-community.org.uk Highfield Road ,Rushden, NN10 9QD T: 01933 418681 Highfield Church is an informal, caring, fun place to be, the aims of the church are to create a community and a sense of belonging. Highfield Community Baptist Church is centrally located in Highfield Road and brings together many groups.

Independent Wesleyan Church www.weschurchrushden.org.uk High Street, Rushden, NN10 0PJ T: 01933 312392 The Church has a prominent position on the High Street, services and meetings are held in the church hall in Queen Street. Services are held every Sunday, morning service encompasses both traditional and newer songs and worship, evening service is more reflective and uses mainly older hymns. Please see the website for further details.

Newton Road Cemetery Chapel www.rushdentowncouncil.gov.uk Newton Road, Rushden, NN10 0HJ T: 01933 316216 Managed by Rushden Town Council Email: [email protected] Rushden has a mixture of burial and cremation plots and access to a late 18th century chapel.

Park Road Baptist Church www.parkroadbaptist.co.uk Park Road, Rushden, NN10 0LH T: 01933 741126 Reverend Dr Mark Duggan is the Senior at Park Road Baptist Church and holds a weekly Sunday Morning service. The church also runs many youth and children’s groups from the impressive Victorian building.

Rushden Mission Church www.rushdenmission.co.uk Wellingborough Road, Rushden, NN10 9TA T: 01933 312919 Regular events held at the Church include Sunday Services, Prayer meetings, Lunch Club, the Rushden Mission Band and Art Group, please visit our website for further information and a full schedule of our weekly events.

Rushden Full Gospel Church & Christian Centre www.rushdenfullgospel.org.uk Old South End School, 60 High Street South, Rushden, NN10 0QX T: 01933 418002 Marie Lees is the Senior Minister for the Church, Sunday Service takes place from 10:45am and Evening Worship is held on Sundays at 6pm. There is a Sunday school on all but the first Sunday of the month on which there is a family service. A crèche is available for the very little children. For further information please visit the website.

St. Mary’s C of E Church www.stmaryschurchrushden.org High Street, Rushden, NN10 0QE T: 01933 312554 Rector: Reverend Stephen Prior Email: [email protected] St Mary’s is a picturesque building featuring an impressive 172 feet high spire which was erected in the 14th century. Regular services are held at St Mary’s at 9:30am on Sundays as well as numerous additional services. All Visitors are assured of a warm welcome at any of the services, please see also our weekly notices for more details.

St. Peter’s C of E Church www.stpetersrushden.org.uk Midland Road, Rushden, NN10 9UJ T: 01933 356398 Rector: Reverend Rachel Hawkins St Peter’s Church is overseen by the Reverend Rachel Hawkins, Services are held on Sundays at 10am and all are welcome.

St. Peters Roman Apostle Catholic Church www.catholicrushden.org.uk 1 Hayway, Rushden, NN10 6AG T: 01933 353649 The Priest is Father Joe Walsh who can be contacted at catholic [email protected]

Salvation Army www.rushdensalvationarmy.org.uk Rushden Corps, 16 - 20 Church Street, Rushden, NN10 9YT T: 01933 353528 General enquiries: [email protected] The Salvation Army in Rushden has a busy community centre offering a variety of activities and events for further information please visit the website.

Whitefriars C of E Church www.whitefriarschurch.org.uk Whitefriars Junior School, Boughton Drive, Rushden, NN10 9HX T: 01933 551769 Vicar Reverend Chris Youngman Email: [email protected] Whitefriars Church started 25 years ago as a children’s holiday club, and it has grown to be a lively, informal, all-age congregation – and became a full Church of parish in its own right in 2008. All are welcome.