This Week's Services

All services are held at St Peter and St Paul unless otherwise stated.

New to church? We have answered your questions here. We look forward to welcoming you.

Lent Course

You are invited to join us for our 2025 Lent course at St Peter and St Paul Church, which is based on the book of the same name by the Rt Revd Desmond Tutu, the late Archbishop Emeritus of Cape Town. Sessions start on Sunday, 9th of March at 4:30pm. Click here for more information.

10am Service

Everyone is welcome to join us for coffee after this service. This service is streamed live on the Church's Facebook page here, if you are unable to join us in church.

Music this week

Music at Family Service - Second Sunday of Lent

Opening	SP 158	I, the Lord of sea and sky, I have heard my people cry…
Gradual	SP 261	Before the throne of God above I have a strong, a perfect plea…
Offertory	SP 283	I will sing the wondrous story of the Christ who died for me…
Anthem		Be thou my vision - Bob Chilcott
Final	SP 295	My Jesus, my Saviour, Lord, there is none like you…

Hymnbooks: CP = Common Praise - SP = Sing Praise

Upcoming Services

Below is list of the upcoming services from 1 December 2024 to 27 April 2025. Alternatively, these can be found on the calendar. This might be subject to change.

* Services are held at at St Peter and St Paul Church, unless otherwise noted.
* There will be a 09h30 Said Eucharist on Wednesday mornings at
St Peter and St Paul, unless otherwise mentioned.

March

SUNDAY 9 MARCH
The 1st Sunday of Lent
08:00 Said BCP Eucharist
10:00 Sung Eucharist
11:30 Said Eucharist with hymns at Little Hampden.
18:00 Sung Compline

SUNDAY 16 MARCH
The 2nd Sunday of Lent
08:00 Said BCP Eucharist
10:00 Family Service - non-Eucharistic service; theme will be ‘What would Jesus do?’
18:00 Said Eucharist

SUNDAY 23 MARCH
The 3rd Sunday of Lent
08:00 Said Eucharist
10:00 Sung Parish Eucharist
11:30 Said Matins with hymns at Little Hampden.
18:00 Choral Evensong

SUNDAY 30 MARCH – Start of British Summer Time
Mothering Sunday – Laetare Sunday
08:00 Said BCP Eucharist
10:00 Sung Parish Eucharist
18:00 Said Evening Prayer with hymns at St Mary’s in Ballinger

April

SUNDAY 6 APRIL
The 5th Sunday of Lent – Passiontide begins
08:00 Said BCP Eucharist
09:30 Said Eucharist with hymns at Ballinger.
10:00 Sung Parish Eucharist
18:00 Said Evening Prayer

SUNDAY 13 APRIL

Palm Sunday – Holy Week begins

08:00 Said BCP Eucharist
10:00 Sung Eucharist
18:00 John Stainer's ‘Crucifixion’

MONDAY 14 APRIL
Monday of Holy Week
19:30 ‘Stations of the Cross’

TUESDAY 15 APRIL
Tuesday of Holy Week
19:00 Said Compline with hymns at St Mary’s in Ballinger.

WEDNESDAY 16 APRIL
Wednesday of Holy Week
19:30 Sung Compline by Candlelight

THURSDAY 17 APRIL
Maundy Thursday
19:30 The Maundy Thursday Liturgy
21:00 ‘The Watch’. until 23h00

FRIDAY 18 APRIL
Good Friday
09:00 The Walk of Witness to the Prestwood Community Hall for the
inter-denominational service.
14:00 The Good Friday Liturgy

SUNDAY 20 APRIL
Easter Sunday
06:00 Dawn Service on the Buryfield
08:00 Said BCP Eucharist
10:00 Sung Parish Eucharist

SUNDAY 27 APRIL
The 2nd Sunday of Easter
08:00 Said BCP Eucharist
10:00 Said Parish Eucharist with hymns

NEXT SERVICES ROSTER WILL COMMENCE ON
SUNDAY 4 MAY 2025, 3RD SUNDAY OF EASTER

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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.