Policies

Safeguarding

Safeguarding refers to the collection of measures that ensure children, young people, and vulnerable adults are protected from abuse, harm and neglect. As a church community each year we commit ourselves renew to our Safeguarding Policy.

Hiring the Churches or the Oldham Hall

When hiring one of the Churches or the Oldham Hall we ask that that those hiring either building do their best to ensure (a) the safety of everyone involved in their event and (b) the careful use of these historic buildings. To this end we require that due regard is given to the following documents.

For more information about hiring the Church or Oldham Hall and to make a booking, please visit our Venue Hire page.

Privacy

Personal data relates to a living individual who can be identified from that data. Religious data is deemed to be sensitive data by the General Data Protection Regulation (the "GDPR"). As all the data we hold can be seen to be indicative of religious belief, even when this data is not actually stored, we treat all the data we hold as though it were sensitive.

The full policy can be seen here.

Safer recruitment

The Parochial Church Council undertakes to take all reasonable steps to prevent those who might harm children or adults from taking up in our Churches, positions of respect, responsibility or authority, where they are trusted by others.

The full policy can be seen here.

Recruitment of ex-offenders

By adopting this policy the Parochial Church Council undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a criminal record check on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed.

The full policy can be seen here.

Whistleblowing

Whistleblowing is the name given to the act of the disclosure of information to the relevant authority by an individual who knows, or suspects, that another individual or a group of individuals within the authority is responsible for or taken part in some wrongdoing.

The full policy can be seen here.

If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you about planning a visit.
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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.