Children and Young People

Children and Young people are an integral part of our congregation. We provide lots of activities throughout the year for them to get involved in. Our Junior Church meets during term time. If you have further queries or would like to get involved please get in touch here.

Junior Church
Marimba Band
Eco Church
Events
Lighthouse
Annual Registration
Safeguarding and Child Protection

Junior Church

We currently have two groups regularly running for children and young people. Click on the group names below to find out more and when they meet:

Marimba Band

All young people are invited to join Marimba Band. Come along and find out what it's all about. No musical experience necessary. They practice on Mondays during term time, 5:30 - 6:15pm at Church and play at the 10am Family Service on the 3rd Sunday of the month during term time. Get in touch to find out more.

Eco Church

Eco Church is a scheme run by A Rocha UK equipping churches to care for God's creation through their worship, buildings, land, community engagement, and individual lifestyles. The children have built a bug hotel and tend the children's garden with the seasons.

Events

We run regular events for Children and Young People which can be found on our Events page. See some of our past events here.

Lighthouse

Every year we support Lighthouse; a Christian holiday camp, which takes place in Great Missenden for a week in the summer for children up to the age of 12. A number of our congregation volunteers each year. To find out how to get involved; either by your child attending or volunteering your time, please visit the Lighthouse website.

Annual Registration

Please complete a new annual registration form below if registering a for the first time or for a yearly renewal.

Safeguarding and Child Protection

This parish is committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of the children and people of all ages in our church community. Please click here for information and documents relating to our safeguarding policies and contacts.

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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.