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We are proud that St. Peter and St Paul Church is officially an A Rocha Eco church with a Silver Award!

A commemorative plaque is displayed on the porch as you enter the church, made from an old recycled church pew with a hand painted inscription. It’s a testament to our commitment to help maintain our local area in an eco-friendly way.

Below are some examples of how we have worked to demonstrate our service to God’s world around us, both locally and further afield:


Letting God’s Garden Bloom


Wildflower seeds were sown last autumn by the Great Missenden School Eco-warrior children and Church volunteers. These have germinated and are coming into flower.

Now that areas of the churchyard are being left un-mown, there is a good selection of new wildflowers emerging, producing much needed pollen for bees and other insects. For more information on the wild flowers in the churchyard click here for a recent survey.
 

Bug House!

 
In 2020 we installed a bug hotel in the churchyard called St. Beetle & St. Crawl. Our Junior Church group, MAP keep the hotel well maintained by collecting twigs, fir cones and dried leaves to make sure the St Peter & St Crawl bug hotel remains a cosy residence for our creepy crawlies. 
 

Eco-Cleaning

 
We use Eco Leaf cleaning products and the use of Bumboo toilet paper has proved to be successful.
 

Toilet Twinning

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Junior Church has been involved with our effort too and managed the toilet-twinning project challenge. Going to the loo is something we all take for granted in this country but this is not so in underdeveloped countries.  
 
Through all their efforts to raise money, they have ‘twinned’ all of the toilets in the Church, the Church hall and Parish Office, raising much needed funds to provide facilities and hygiene education to communities in the developing world.


Burial Ground

The old burial ground has not been maintained for about 20 years.  It has become a haven for wildlife, however many graves have been completely overgrown with ivy and trees.

We are very grateful to the students and staff of Chiltern Way Academy who have spent many hours helping to clear old gravestones, uncovered a paved terrace and steps that were completely overgrown and a tarmac path leading to the burial ground.
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Common Wealth War Graves

There are two graves dedicated to men who died as a result of the Second World War these are located at the top of the burial ground. We now have two official Common Wealth War Grave signs one located on the gates leading across the bridge and one located next to the steps leading into the burial ground.

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Tree Survey

An Arborist carried out a tree survey to ascertain the health of the trees in the burial ground. The result of which identified several trees suffering with Ash dieback and these had to be felled.

We are grateful to Dr Katie Horgan who managed to obtain a grant from the Chalk Cherries and Chairs Charity to help pay for this work.
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Planning your Visit

New to Church?

Welcome! Whether you've just moved to the area, or have a new interest in our church, we hope that you can find all of the information that you need within our website.
 
Of course, if you have further questions, we welcome you to get in touch.

FAQs and Key Information
   

Where & when does the church meet?

We hold a number of services across the parish:
 
We have a Communion service at St Peter and St Paul Great Missenden at 10am every Sunday. We also hold services at 8am and 6pm each Sunday.
 
Services at Ballinger are generally at 9.30am on the first Sunday of every month, and services at Little Hampden on the second and fourth Sundays at 11:30am with coffee at 11am.
 
Details of all our services can be found on our Services page.
   

What should I expect when I visit the church?

You will be welcomed by the sidespeople who will give you the books you’ll need. They will also be able to answer any questions you may have. There are no set seats, so please sit wherever you feel most comfortable. 
 
The service lasts for one hour and follows the order set out in the booklet.
 
Tea, coffee and biscuits are served after the 10am service, where there is plenty of time to meet people and ask any questions you may have.

   
Are there any activities for my children?

We have two Junior Church groups that meet regularly. Head to our Children & Young People page to find out everything you need to know. 
 
We also have an unsupervised crêche area within the Church and your children are welcome to play during the service.
 
Children may stay with their parents at the start of the service, or sit with their friends as we begin our worship. Junior Church usually leaves our main service after we have started our worship with some singing.
   
 

Is there a dress code?

No! Please just be yourself and come dressed in your 'normal' clothes.
 

Do I have to take communion?

It is completely up to you. God's table is open to all. You are welcome to come up for a blessing, or bring your children up for a blessing. Alternatively you can stay in your seat.

 

No, donating is entirely optional. We have a time of offering during each service when a plate is passed around for cash or contactless card donations. There is always a contactless card reader and cash box near the door to the church, or you can donate online. You’re very welcome in church whether you make a donation or not.   

   
Can I get married, Christen my children or have a funeral at the Church?

For more information on marriage, christenings and funerals at our Church please visit the Weddings & Christenings and Funerals pages of our website.
 

I have more questions, how can I get in touch and ask them.

Please feel free to contact us and we’ll do our best to answer any questions you may have.