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.

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 Ordination of Priests for the Episocpal Area of Buckingham (Saturday 15:00)

Introit	CP 555	Praise my soul, the King of heaven, to his feet thy tribute bring…
Gradual	SP 187	Speak, O Lord, as we come to you to receive the food of your holy word…
Before Ordination	CP 178	Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire, and lighten with celestial fire…
Offertory	SP 162	Lord, you give the great commission: 'Heal the sick and preach the word.'…
Anthems		Christ has no body now but yours - David Ogden Walk humbly with your God - Malcolm Archer Your Words are Spirit and Life - Bernadette Farrell
Final	CP 368	All my hope on God is founded; he doth still my trust renew…
Setting		Trinity Mass - David Thorne

Music at Parish Eucharist - Patronal Festival of St Peter and St Paul

Introit	CP 229	Who are these like stars appearing, these, before God's throne who stand?…
Gradual	SP 114	For all the saints who showed your love in how they lived and where they moved…
Offertory	CP 232	For all the saints who from their labours rest, who thee by faith before the world confessed…
Anthem		Beati mundo corde - Grayston Ives
Final	SP 117	Thanks be to God for his saints of each past generation, one with us still in one body, one great congregation…
Setting		The Salisbury Service - Grayston Ives

Hymnbooks: CP = Common Praise - SP = Sing Praise

Upcoming Services

Below is list of the upcoming services from 1 June 2025 to 31 August 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 9.30am Said Eucharist on Wednesday mornings at St Peter and St Paul, unless otherwise mentioned.

June

Sunday 22nd June

The Feast of Corpus Christi (RSCM Sunday)
08:00 Said Eucharist
10:00 Sung Parish Eucharist
11:30 Said Matins with hymns at Little Hampden
18:00 Choral Evensong

Saturday 28th June (Special Service)

Ordination of Priests for the Episcopal Area of Buckingham
15:00 Ordination Eucharist

Sunday 29th June

Patronal Festival of St Peter and St Paul
08:00 Said Eucharist
10:00 Sung Parish Eucharist
18:00 Said Evening Prayer

July

Sunday 6th July

3rd Sunday after Trinity
08:00 Said BCP Eucharist
09:30 Said Eucharist with hymns at Ballinger
10:00 Sung Parish Eucharist
18:00 Said Evening Prayer

Sunday 13th July

4th Sunday after Trinity
08:00 Said BCP Eucharist
10:00 Sung Eucharist
11:30 Said Eucharist with hymns at Little Hampden
18:00 Sung Compline

Sunday 20th July

5th Sunday after Trinity - Trinity Sunday
08:00 Said BCP Eucharist
10:00 Family Service - non-Eucharistic service, the Theme is TBC
18:00 Said Eucharist

Sunday 27th July

6th Sunday after Trinity
08:00 Said Eucharist
10:00 Sung Parish Eucharist
11:30 Said Matins with hymns at Little Hampden
18:00 Choral Evensong

August

Sunday 3rd August

7th Sunday after Trinity
08:00 Said BCP Eucharist
10:00 Said Eucharist with hymns
18:00 Said Evening Prayer

Sunday 10th August

8th Sunday after Trinity
08:00 Said BCP Eucharist
10:00 Said Eucharist with hymns
18:00 Said Evening Prayer

Sunday 17th August

9th Sunday after Trinity
08:00 Said BCP Eucharist
10:00 Said Eucharist with hymns
18:00 Said Evening Prayer

Sunday 24th August

10th Sunday after Trinity
08:00 Said BCP Eucharist
10:00 Said Eucharist with hymns
18:00 Said Evening Prayer

Sunday 31st August

11th Sunday after Trinity
08:00 Said BCP Eucharist
10:00 Sung Parish Eucharist
18:00 Said Evening Prayer with hymns at St Mary’s in Ballinger

The next services roster will commence on Sunday 7th September, the 12th Sunday after Trinity.

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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.