Cream Teas and Music 2025

Cream Teas start on Easter Sunday, 20 April, and take place every Sunday until the 28th September from 3pm to 5pm.

Everyone is welcome to enjoy a slice of homemade cake or a traditional cream tea and listen to live music by local musicians. 


Cakes 2018



Can you help?

We are always looking to welcome new volunteers to support this community event. This could be baking a cake or serving on the day; volunteer the amount of time you would like to. Contact Sue O'Farrell on s.g.ofarrell@gmail.com,  01494 863 366 or 07985 362 230. Alternatively, click here to complete a form which allows you to select how you are able to help. 


2025 Musical Line Up

 

April

20 April         Ken Harratt, pianist
27 April         Vintage Brass                                 Barbara Douglas

May

4 May           GillyBillies                                         Barbara McGillivray
11 May         Jazz for T                                           Annette Burrows
18 May         Piccante Flutes                                Sara Paul
25 May         Allsorts (saxophones)                    Raffy Spring

June

1 June          Classical Guitarists                         Clive Pearce
8 June          Ukuleles                                           Keith Pottinger
15 June        Mill End Voices
22 June        Petrichor                                          Annette Burrows
29 June        Clarinet group                                Peter Samuit

July

6 July            Heatherton Singers                       David Cook
13 July         Chess Valley Choir                          Dave Watson
20 July         Queens Park Jammers                   Christopher Yoxall
27 July         Classical Guitarists                         Clive Pearce

August

3 August       Jan Davey (piano)
10 August    Gilly Billies                                      Barbara McGillivary
17 August    Allsorts (saxophones)                   Raffy Spring
24 August    Clarity Clarinets                             Rosalind Aspinall
31 August    Kings Clarinets                              Debbie King

September

7 September       Invisible Folkgroup                Jon Bickley
14 September    Timeless                                   Clive Pearce
21 September    Mulsanne Wind Quartet        Marian Pell
28 September     String Quartet                        Margot Arthurton



 
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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.