Talk and Tea Event

“John Hampden, the Patriot”

by
Dr Beth Rogers, Chair of Trustees of the John Hampden Society

Saturday, 20th April, 2:30pm at St Peter & St Paul Parish Church

Entry is £10 at the door or at Samways on Station Approach, Great Missenden

John Hampden

A delicious Afternoon Tea, Raffle and sales of Homemade Marmalades, Jams and Chutneys will follow the talk.

We do hope that you will be able to join us for this enjoyable afternoon event!

All proceeds will greatly help our fundraising for urgent repairs of up to £1million to our historic Parish Church.

John Hampden was one of the leading architects of the resistance to Charles I’s arbitrary rule during the years leading up to the outbreak of the English Civil War. He came from an ancient Buckinghamshire family with a long tradition of service to the Crown, but he became known as ‘Patriae Pater – The Father of the People’ when he stood out against the imposition of the Ship Money imposed by King Charles1.

After his death Hampden’s integrity and bravery were long remembered and celebrated. Much of what he had fought for was enshrined in the British Constitution as the Bill of Rights of 1689. His political legacy can therefore be found in the constitutions of many of the world’s leading democracies including the USA and much of the Commonwealth.

His legacy is extensive in Buckinghamshire including the statue in Aylesbury Market (and one in the House of Commons), the Ship Money monument and several schools and roads named after him.

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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.