Fabric Forward

Future-proofing the building of St Peter & St Paul

The Fabric Team at St Peter and St Paul Church in Great Missenden is exploring how the building can best serve the church and the wider community in the years ahead.

Our aim is to consider how the building might develop to meet future needs while preserving its historic character. Areas we are currently exploring include:

Caring for and maintaining the fabric of this historic church
Ensuring the building continues to support worship, weddings, funerals and christenings
Providing the needs of Junior Church and families
Exploring sustainable energy options as we move towards net zero
Enabling the church to be used more flexibly for concerts, festivals and community events
Strengthening the church’s role as a welcoming space and becoming a community hub for people in Great Missenden

To help guide this work, we are developing a Statement of Need, which will help shape future changes and future-proof the building of St Peter and St Paul.

Please share your ideas, hopes and vision with us, helping to shape the overall mission and direction of St Peter and St Paul. With your support we can work together to steer the vision in the right direction and realise worthwhile improvements for the future of the building.

Please send your ideas by email to office@missendenchurch.org.uk, leave written suggestions for the Fabric Team at the back of the church, or speak to any member of the PCC.

You can print this form to record your thoughts.

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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.