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Fabric Forward

Future-proofing the building of St Peter & St Paul 


As you may have been aware in recent months the Fabric Team has been active looking ahead to future-proof the church building in terms of:

  • Meeting the needs of the congregation and the community of preserving the building for generations to come
  • Providing adequate facilities for worship services as well as other events such as weddings, funerals, christenings, etc
  • Meeting the needs of Junior Church
  • Facing the challenges of net-zero and looking for sustainable energy options
  • Anticipating the development of the community engagement with the church
  • Looking at making the church a better and more flexible space for events such as concerts, festivals and special occasions
  • Becoming a ‘Community Hub’ for people in Great Missenden

To that end we need your support to evolve and develop a “Statement of Need’ to be our mission for future-proofing this wonderful building and connecting church and community as well as preserving it for generations after us.

Please share your ideas, wishes and vision with us and feed into the overall ‘Mission Statement’ for this church.  Only with your support will we have a chance to steer the vision in the right direction and hope to realise some worthwhile improvements.  Please send your ideas via email to office@missendenchurch.org.uk or leave suggestions to the ‘Fabric Team’ in writing at the back of the church or talk to any member of the PCC to share your vision and ideas. You can print this form to record your thoughts.

 

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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.