MAP Children's Group

For children in Reception to Year 4

MAP stands for "Making and Praising". Our members are in the school years from Reception to Year 4; younger children are welcome to join in if parents can lend a hand. Older children are encouraged to lend a helping hand.

Meetings are posted below and are sent out in the Junior Church Newssheet. We generally meet in St Peter and St Paul bell tower at 10am on the second and third Sundays in term time, and occasionally on other Sundays. We also arrange a variety of outings e.g. to a local farm to feed the lambs in the Spring and in the Autumn at Peterley Farm for fruit picking. We often have a theme we follow such as “The Parables” and enjoy a wide variety of related activities including:

Treasure hunts
Craft
Cooking
Gardening
Games
Listening to stories
Making and decorating- ranging from kites and cakes to Saint Georges swords and shields!

We hope your children will join us! We cover a wide age range but aim to keep activities fun for both older and younger members of the group. Children come from a variety of local schools and it's a great opportunity to make friends with other children in the community, both boys and girls, that can last into adulthood.

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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.