Upcoming events
Small Groups meet throughout the week
Come and join us! Groups of all shapes and sizes meet throughout the week. Click below to find the right group for you.
Joint Service at 10am
Before our Annual District Church Meeting, we will have one Joint Service at 10am.
Annual District Church Meeting
St Mary’s Chesham and St John‘s Bellingdon form one of five Districts in the Parish of Great Chesham. All members of the Parish Electoral Roll who attend either St Marys’ or St John’s are invited to join us for our Annual District Church Meeting. At this meeting we elect those who will serve as District Wardens for the coming year, as well as District Council Members and those who will represent the District on the Parochial Church Council. We hear reports on the mission and ministry of the churches over the last year and review our finances.
Check the ebulletin or Churchbuilder for meeting papers in due course.
Choral Evensong
An opportunity to worship with a traditional choral service from the Book of Common Prayer at 5pm
Bible and Beer for Busy Blokes
A monthly opportunity for men to gather to encourage one another and reflect together on what we are learning in our current sermon series. Bring your Bible to the Rectory Annexe at 8pm - and yes there will be beer and snacks! All gents very welcome. We’d love to see you!
St Mary's Prayer in person & online
Our monthly opportunity to gather to pray for our church, our town and our world.
NB This month in person - 8pm Church Rooms - but also with a zoom option.
The Good Book Club
A group for busy women who struggle with a weekly or fortnightly small group commitment. We meet monthly in the Rectory Annexe to review the recent Sunday teaching and support one another as we seek to put it into practice. If that’s you, do join us! 8pm in the Rectory Annexe.
St Mary's Toddlers
It’s the place to be with little ones every Wednesday morning in term time. We’d love to see you and your little ones (3s and under) Join us for play, crafts, stories and singing and snacks!
11am All Age Celebration Communion for Easter
Join us to celebrate the risen Jesus! A service for the whole family with children’s activities & band led music.
9am Easter Service
Join us to celebrate the risen Jesus! A service for those who prefer a more traditional style of service with organ and choir, with communion.
Good Friday
The whole Parish comes together at St Mary’s for a service to remember the events of Good Friday with songs, readings, prayers and reflections led by our 7 churches.
Please feel free to come and go as you wish at half hour intervals- you can see the running order below. For copyright reasons we are unable to livestream this service so we look forward to seeing you in person.
11.55 am Welcome & Opening Prayer Matthew 26.57-68
12.00 pm Jesus is bound and Judas hangs himself Matthew 27.1-10 St.John's Bellingdon & Ashley Green
12.30 pm Jesus before Pilate Matthew 27.11-26 St.George’s, Tylers Hill
1.00 pm The Soldiers mock Jesus Matthew 27.27-31 Christ Church Waterside
1.30 pm The Crucifixion of Jesus Matthew 27.32-44 Hope Church
2.00 pm The Death of Jesus Matthew 27.45-56 Emmanuel
2.30 pm The Burial of Jesus Matthew 27.57-61 St. Mary’s
2.55 pm Closing Prayer
Family Easter Experience
A morning of fun activities exploring the Easter Story.
For all children aged YR-Y6 and their parents
9.30-11.30am St. Mary’s Church
Maundy Thursday Fellowship Meal
Prepare for Easter in a very special way as we join together in homes across the parish to share fellowship meals based on the Last Supper. It’s a cross between a service and a dinner party as we meet and eat together. Sign up for your invitation.
The 5.30
An informal service with drinks from 5.15pm and food served afterwards. Come and be part of it!
11am Sunday Service (with children & youth groups)
A family friendly service with band led music. There are groups for children and young people every Sunday (except the first Sunday when we all stay together) with communion once a month.
9am Sunday Service
A service for those who prefer a more traditional style of service with organ and choir. The sermon series is the same as the 11am service and communion takes place on the second and fourth Sundays of the month.
Seniors Community Lunch
A monthly get together for friendship and fellowship and a delicious hot lunch. You can click below to reserve your place or ring the church office on 01494 783629. £3 donation on the day. Invite your friends!
11am All Age Service
We all stay together on the first Sunday of each month for a family friendly service with kids activities and band led music.
9am Sunday Service
A service for those who prefer a more traditional style of service with organ and choir. The sermon series is the same as the 11am service and communion takes place on the second Sunday of the month.
Christianity Explored
An opportunity to explore Christianity, ask all your questions, and think through what life’s all about in your own way. 7.45pm in the Rectory Annexe.
11am Sunday Service (with children & youth groups)
A family friendly service with band led music. There are groups for children and young people every Sunday (except the first Sunday when we all stay together) with communion once a month.
9am Sunday Service
A service for those who prefer a more traditional style of service with organ and choir. The sermon series is the same as the 11am service and communion takes place on the second and fourth Sundays of the month.
Friday Night Youth
Fun, games, laughter and friends on a Friday Night! For everyone in Year 7-13 on alternate Friday evenings from 7.30pm to 8.45pm at Emmanuel Church.
Christianity Explored
An opportunity to explore Christianity, ask all your questions, and think through what life’s all about in your own way. 7.45pm in the Rectory Annexe.
11am Sunday Service (with children & youth groups)
A family friendly service with band led music. There are groups for children and young people every Sunday (except the first Sunday when we all stay together) with communion once a month.
9am Sunday Service
A service for those who prefer a more traditional style of service with organ and choir. The sermon series is the same as the 11am service and communion takes place on the second and fourth Sundays of the month.
11am Sunday Service (with children & youth groups)
A family friendly service with band led music. There are groups for children and young people every Sunday (except the first Sunday when we all stay together) with communion once a month.
Churchyard Working Party
Come and help tidy up after winter and prepare for spring at last! It’s great exercise in the great outdoors. No expertise needed and there is always the chance of biscuits and a chat! Just turn up anytime between 9 and 12 or contact Maureen White for more details.
Church Family Pancake Brunch
We’ll start Lent all together with pancakes between services!
9am Sunday Service
A service for those who prefer a more traditional style of service with organ and choir. The sermon series is the same as the 11am service and communion takes place on the second and fourth Sundays of the month.
Christianity Explored
An opportunity to explore Christianity, ask all your questions, and think through what life’s all about in your own way. 7.45pm in the Rectory Annexe.