We are a small but welcoming community in the Northamptonshire village of Kilsby. There has been a church in Kilsby since the 12th century and the present medieval stone building still stands to serve the village.
We are part of the Benefice of Barby with Kilsby in the Diocese of Peterborough.
New RectorWe are delighted to announce, that following the recent interviews, the Rev Alastair Wood has accepted the position of Rector at St Faith's, Kilsby and St Mary's, Barby. He will be moving to the village soon and will be taking up his new role in June.
We are really looking forward to welcoming him to our parish and know that he is keen to get to know you all.
The Vestry Meeting and AGM will take place on Thursday 2nd May at 7pm. We had a good attendance last year and hope this will be repeated. Prior to this meeting the churchwardens will be revising the church electoral roll. If your name is not on it and you would like it to be, please contact Gill Mason.
We hold a fortnightly Sunday service of Holy Communion, at 10am on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month.
1st Sunday — no service in Kilsby; Holy Communion at St Mary's, Barby
2nd Sunday — 10am Holy Communion at St Faith's, Kilsby
3rd Sunday — no service in Kilsby; Holy Communion at St Mary's, Barby
4th Sunday — 10am Holy Communion at St Faith's, Kilsby
5th Sunday — Joint Benefice Holy Communion alternately with Barby - see newsletter.
Our sister parish of St Mary's, Barby holds Holy Communion on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at 10am. Services on fifth Sundays alternate between the churches in Kilsby and Barby.
Following this pattern, services for April and May will be as follows:
Sunday 14th April, 10am Holy Communion
Sunday 28th April, 10am Holy Communion
Rev Liz Cowley, who has taken most of our services during the interregnum, is celebrating 30 years in the priesthood at this service
Sunday 12th May, 10am Holy Communion
Sunday 26th May, 10am Holy Communion
All are welcome, especially families. A children's play area, with toys, books and colouring materials, is available at the back of the church. Tea, coffee and biscuits are served after the service.
Our new Rector will be installed in June. Until then, please contact the churchwardens in the first instance, who will be happy to help with all enquiries.
Churchwardens:
Gill Mason: Tel: 01788 822658
Fiona Gibbs: Tel: 07965 207852 Email: churchwarden@stfaithskilsby.org.uk
Safeguarding Officer:
Andrea Brown: Tel: 07861 295358 andreabrown0909@gmail.com
Safeguarding statement | Safeguarding policy
The history of St Faith's church
Kilsby Village website
URC Chapel, Kilsby
StMary's church, Barby
Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/stfaithskilsby
There are lots of ways to donate to your church. Every donation, big or small, helps to keep Kilsby's church in good repair and open for weekly services, Weddings, Funerals and Baptisms, social gatherings, concerts and other events. Please consider giving ...
by Direct Debit You can make a regular donation by going to www.parishgiving.org.uk. Click on the "Give Now" tab and then enter Kilsby in the Parish Name box. Click on Donate and follow the on-screen instructions.
by Donation Envelope If you fill out a donation envelope in church, your offering will qualify for Gift Aid, which means the tax man will add another 25% at no extra cost to you.
by the Easy Fundraising App Just download the App, subscribe with your email and add 'St Faith's Church, Kilsby'. Any shopping you do using the App, the retailer involved will donate to the church at no extra cost to you. The amounts are small but it all adds up!
Thank you.
In July 1999 the Kilsby Church 100 Club was launched in response to an inspection which found that work was needed to repair the roof and stonework of our village church.
Since then, the 100 Club has continued to support the upkeep of the church by donating an average of just over £2000 per year over the past 5 years. I would like to say a huge 'Thank You' to all of you who have continued your membership of the 100 Club even though some of you are still waiting for an envelope to drop through your letter box with your winnings! Unfortunately, membership has declined recently due to a number of factors, and the 100 Club can boast only two thirds membership.
I would like to invite you, regardless of your individual beliefs, to take part in supporting our local heritage, which I am sure is of interest to us all, by becoming a member of the Kilsby Church 100 Club and helping to maintain the village church.
Draws take place on the last Thursday of the month at the village café at the Chapel.
The cost of membership is £60 per year, which works out at £5 per month. Payment can be made annually, half yearly, quarterly or monthly, the choice is yours.
For more information on how to join, please call me on 07912 016809, or (01788) 823246 and I'll be happy to talk to you.
Many thanks,
Lorna Griffiths
