This Week's Services

All services are held at St Peter and St Paul unless otherwise stated.

New to church? We have answered your questions here. We look forward to welcoming you.

Christmas Services

Click here for a schedule of Christmas Services.

10am Service

Everyone is welcome to join us for coffee after this service. This service is streamed live on the Church's Facebook page here, if you are unable to join us in church.

Music this week

Music at Parish Eucharist - Fourth Sunday of Advent:

Opening	CP 49	Come, thou Redeemer of the earth, and manifest thy virgin-birth…
Gradual	CP 242	The angel Gabriel from heaven came, his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame…
Offertory	CP 31	Lo, he comes with clouds descending, once for favoured sinners slain…
Anthem		A tender shoot has started - Simon Lole
Final	CP 513	Lord, the light of your love is shining in the midst of the darkness…
Setting		St Anne's Mass - James MacMillan

Hymnbooks: CP = Common Praise - SP = Sing Praise

A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols:

Including:
Once in royal David's city
It came upon the midnight clear
O little town of Bethlehem
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed
In the bleak mid-winter
O come, all ye faithful
Hark!, the herald angels sing

Upcoming Services

Below is list of the upcoming services from 1 December 2024 to 27 April 2025. Alternatively, these can be found on the calendar. This might be subject to change.

* Services are held at at St Peter and St Paul Church, unless otherwise noted.
* There will be a 09h30 Said Eucharist on Wednesday mornings at
St Peter and St Paul, unless otherwise mentioned.

December

SUNDAY 22 DECEMBER

The 4th Sunday of Advent
08:00 Said Eucharist
10:00 Sung Parish Eucharist
11:30 Said Matins with hymns at Little Hampden.
18:00 Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols

4 lessons

TUESDAY 24 DECEMBER
Christmas Eve
15:00 Christingle Service at St Mary’s in Ballinger
16:00 Crib Service
21:00 Said Eucharist with Carols at St Mary’s in Ballinger.
23:00 Midnight Mass

5 St Mary service

WEDNESDAY 25 DECEMBER
Christmas Day
08:00 Said Eucharist
10:00 Sung Family Eucharist

7 St P+P Xmas services

SUNDAY 29 DECEMBER
The 1st Sunday of Christmas
08:00 Said BCP Eucharist
10:00 Said Parish Eucharist with hymns

January

SUNDAY 5 JANUARY
The Feast of the Epiphany
08:00 Said BCP Eucharist
09:30 Said Eucharist with hymns at Ballinger.
10:00 Sung Parish Eucharist
18:00 Said Evening Prayer

SUNDAY 12 JANUARY
The Baptism of Christ
08:00 Said BCP Eucharist
10:00 Sung Eucharist
11:30 Said Eucharist with hymns at Little Hampden.
18:00 Sung Compline

SUNDAY 19 JANUARY
The 2nd Sunday of Epiphany
08:00 Said BCP Eucharist
10:00 Family Service - non-Eucharistic service: theme will be ‘Light’.
18:00 Said Eucharist

SUNDAY 26 JANUARY
The 3rd Sunday of Epiphany
08:00 Said Eucharist
10:00 Sung Parish Eucharist
11:30 Said Matins with hymns at Little Hampden.
18:00 Choral Evensong

February

SUNDAY 2 FEBRUARY
The Presentation of Christ in the Temple - Candlemas
08:00 Said BCP Eucharist
09:30 Said Eucharist with hymns at Ballinger.
10:00 Sung Parish Eucharist
18:00 Said Evening Prayer

SUNDAY 9 FEBRUARY
The 4th Sunday before Lent
08:00 Said BCP Eucharist
10:00 Sung Eucharist
11:30 Said Eucharist with hymns at Little Hampden.
18:00 Sung Compline

SUNDAY 16 FEBRUARY
The 3rd Sunday before Lent
08:00 Said BCP Eucharist
10:00 Family Service - non-Eucharistic service; theme will be ‘Preparing for Lent’
18:00 Said Eucharist

SUNDAY 23 FEBRUARY
The 2nd Sunday before Lent
08:00 Said Eucharist
10:00 Sung Parish Eucharist
11:30 Said Matins with hymns at Little Hampden.
18:00 Choral Evensong

March

SUNDAY 2 MARCH
The Sunday next before Lent
08:00 Said BCP Eucharist
09:30 Said Eucharist with hymns at Ballinger.
10:00 Sung Parish Eucharist
18:00 Said Evening Prayer

WEDNESDAY 5 MARCH
Ash Wednesday
09:30 Said Eucharist at St Peter and St Paul - Imposition of Ashes.
19:30 Sung Eucharist at St Peter and St Paul – Imposition of Ashes.

SUNDAY 9 MARCH
The 1st Sunday of Lent
08:00 Said BCP Eucharist
10:00 Sung Eucharist
11:30 Said Eucharist with hymns at Little Hampden.
18:00 Sung Compline

SUNDAY 16 MARCH
The 2nd Sunday of Lent
08:00 Said BCP Eucharist
10:00 Family Service - non-Eucharistic service; theme will be ‘What would Jesus do?’
18:00 Said Eucharist

SUNDAY 23 MARCH
The 3rd Sunday of Lent
08:00 Said Eucharist
10:00 Sung Parish Eucharist
11:30 Said Matins with hymns at Little Hampden.
18:00 Choral Evensong

SUNDAY 30 MARCH – Start of British Summer Time
Mothering Sunday – Laetare Sunday
08:00 Said BCP Eucharist
10:00 Said Parish Eucharist with hymns
18:00 Said Evening Prayer with hymns at St Mary’s in Ballinger

April

SUNDAY 6 APRIL
The 5th Sunday of Lent – Passiontide begins
08:00 Said BCP Eucharist
09:30 Said Eucharist with hymns at Ballinger.
10:00 Sung Parish Eucharist
18:00 Said Evening Prayer

SUNDAY 13 APRIL
Palm Sunday – Holy Week begins
08:00 Said BCP Eucharist
10:00 Sung Eucharist
18:00 Either Choral Evensong or ‘Crucifixion’ to start Holy Week

MONDAY 14 APRIL
Monday of Holy Week
19:30 ‘Stations of the Cross’

TUESDAY 15 APRIL
Tuesday of Holy Week
19:00 Compline with hymns at St Mary’s in Ballinger.

WEDNESDAY 16 APRIL
Wednesday of Holy Week
19:30 ‘Words, Music and Art for Holy Week’ or something similar

THURSDAY 17 APRIL
Maundy Thursday
19:30 The Maundy Thursday Liturgy
21:00 ‘The Watch’. until 23h00

FRIDAY 18 APRIL
Good Friday
09:00 The Walk of Witness to the Prestwood Community Hall for the inter-
denominational service.
14:00 The Good Friday Liturgy

SUNDAY 20 APRIL
Easter Sunday
06:00 Dawn Service on the Buryfield.
08:00 Said BCP Eucharist
10:00 Sung Parish Eucharist

SUNDAY 27 APRIL
The 2nd Sunday of Easter
08:00 Said BCP Eucharist
10:00 Said Parish Eucharist with hymns

NEXT SERVICES ROSTER WILL COMMENCE ON
SUNDAY 4 MAY 2025, 3RD SUNDAY OF EASTER

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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.

Am I expected to make a donation during the service?

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.