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Friends of Great Missenden Parish Church 

Friends of Great Missenden Parish Church (Registered Charity No: 1067435) is a charity which was founded in 1997 and is an important part of Parish life. It aims to raise funds to support the maintenance of the church's fabric, fittings, and old churchyard. Urgent repairs of c. £1million are currently needed and your support would be greatly welcomed and appreciated.  

Everyone is most welcome to join the Friends. For further details please email Vivienne Davis, Hon Chairman, or download and complete the  joining form to post her. Alternatively set up a direct debit with your bank and email the completed Joining Form straight to Vivienne Davis, Hon Chairman: 01494 891312 / avd@davis.f9.co.uk

A warm welcome awaits you!

 

Up and Coming Events

2025
Talks
All talks will be at 2:30pm in St Peter and St Paul church. A delicious Afternoon Tea, a Raffle & sales of home-made Preserves will follow each talk. We hope that you will be able to join us! 

Entry is £15 at the door or tickets purchased from Samways in Station Approach, or from Vivienne after the 10am services on Sundays. Free parking is available at the church.

 

Saturday 29 March - 'War Graves - Local and Worldwide'       
                                          Tickets now available!
    The Commonwealth War Graves Commission’s horticulture, history 
        & four Great Missenden War Graves     William James Statham grave GT                                 
 
by

Chris Leach of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, and Jill Pateman, one of our trustee/committee members and author of “Great Missenden in World War One”, who will talk about the only WW1 War Grave in Great Missenden – of William Statham, who lived in Church Street.

This is a very topical talk as May marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two. The CWGC is a global organisation, caring for war graves at 23,000 locations in more than 150 countries and territories where almost 1.7 million individuals are commemorated. The talk will describe how plots and graves are enhanced by the CWGC horticulture, and will look at the early influences on their design and the challenges now with climate change. The CWGC’s architecture, in terms of its cemetery layouts, structures and memorials will also be discussed. 
 

 
  • Saturday, 14 June - 'Seriously Seeking Sybil'
    Dame Sybil Penn’s ghost is said to haunt Hampton Court Palace
                                                by Sam Hearn

 
  • Saturday, 11 October - 'Planning a Royal Tour'
​                                                    by Graham Laurie

 

Other Events
Christmas Tree Festival at St Peter and St Paul Church

        Saturday, 29 November: 10am – 5pm
           Sunday, 30 November: 11:30am – 4:30pm 

We will have a decorated tree and a stall with our home-made Marmalades, Jams, Chutneys & Gifts - ideal Christmas presents!


For past events click here.

 

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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.