Upcoming events
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 5.30pm
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 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!
9am Sunday Service
A service for those who prefer a more traditional style of service with organ and choir, and communion on the second and fourth Sundays of the month.
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.
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!
St Mary's Prayer
Our monthly opportunity to gather to pray for our church, our town and our world.
8pm Church Rooms or on zoom
The 5.30
An informal service with a strong sense of community. Drinks from 5.15pm & a shared meal afterwards. Come and be part of it!
Women's Day Conference
Join a party of St Mary’s ladies for this day conference at St Mary’s in Maidenhead. It will be a great time to get together and to lift our eyes above the busyness of everyday, with teaching from Hebrews and a great choice of seminars. Click to find out more and book your place and then contact us to let us know so we can arrange lifts nearer the time.
The Word for Working Women
A monthly opportunity for working women to get together 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! 7.45pm in the Rectory Annexe.
Holiday Club
You are invited to join us for a week of fun and games at our Summer Holiday Club! The week will be full of creative teaching, games, craft & songs.
Holiday Club will run from Monday 24th to Thursday 27 August from 9.30am–12.30pm and is open to all children going in to school years Reception to Year 6.
Cost is £20 per a child for the whole week with discount for siblings.
St Mary’s Big Day Out
Our Big Day Out is a great opportunity for us as a church family to get together after the summer break. Our guest speaker, Rev Charlie Skrine, will be encouraging us from the Bible and there’ll be plenty of time for a relaxed catch up too over some fun activities for all ages, making the most of our rural venue.
Further details and booking to follow. For now SAVE THE DATE!
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.
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 Sunday Service (with children & youth groups)
A service for a broad cross section of our church family with band led music. There are groups for children and young people (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, and communion on the second and fourth Sundays of the month.
11am Sunday Service (with children & youth groups)
A service for a broad cross section of our church family with band led music. There are groups for children and young people (except the first Sunday when we all stay together) with communion once a month.
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 Parish Service
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.
Good Friday Reflection
The church will be open for guided reflection during the hours on the cross, leading into the Parish Service at 2pm.
Maundy Thursday Fellowship Meal
Prepare for Easter in a very special way as we join together to share a fellowship meal based on the Last Supper. It’s a cross between a service and a dinner party as we meet and eat together.
11am Sunday Service (with children & youth groups)
A service for a broad cross section of our church family with band led music. There are groups for children and young people (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, and communion on the second and fourth Sundays of the month.
Life26: An Evening with Rev21
Fresh from their BBC1 debut, Rev21 make their first appearance in Chesham! Inspired by the biblical book of Revelation that speaks of New Creation, and fusing jazz, gospel and funk, Rev21 has created a unique sound that is deeply infected with joy and hope. This highly acclaimed band will be sharing their music and reflecting on the question, “What’s missing…”
Life26: An Evening with Tim Farron
Is Jesus what’s missing from British Politics?
Tim Farron is the Member of Parliament for Westmorland and Lonsdale in Cumbria, former leader of the Lib Dems and a popular podcaster.
Speaking beyond party politics, Tim shares his story and asks what’s missing in politics, and what can unite our fractured world
Life26: An Evening with Timothy Cho
Imagine escaping from North Korea. Twice.
Growing up in the totalitarian state of North Korea and labelled an “enemy of the state” after his parents defected, Timothy Cho was imprisoned four times in North Korea and China.
Hear firsthand about life in this secretive country, and how Timothy found faith forgiveness and freedom in a prison cell.
Life26: The Intergalactic Road Trip Family Show
Hold tight as we head off on a fun–filled, full–tilt mysterious musical mission… to uncover God’s truth and sing, dance and celebrate the wonder of Jesus…
Michael and the crew will be getting ready for a road trip – as they pack their suitcases and think about what they need for the trip, they’ll discover all sorts of things about what it means to be part of God’s family.
9am Sunday Service
A service for those who prefer a more traditional style of service with organ and choir, and communion on the second and fourth Sundays of the month.
9am Sunday Service
A service for those who prefer a more traditional style of service with organ and choir, and communion on the second and fourth Sundays of the month.
Confidence in the Gospel
The final School of Ministry session this term will focus on having confidence in the Gospel specifically in the context of the Church of England. With Simon Austen, Director of Training and Edward Bowes-Smith, Rector
7.45pm @ Emmanuel Church
11am Sunday Service (with children & youth groups)
A service for a broad cross section of our church family with band led music. There are groups for children and young people (except the first Sunday when we all stay together) with communion once a month.
Confidence in the Gospel
Over five Thursday evenings from 5 February we will consider the content of the Gospel, the context into which it speaks, how we communicate it and face challenges to it. We will finish with a session on having confidence in the Gospel specifically in the context of the Church of England. You are welcome to come to all or any of the individual sessions of this Parish wide course.
7.45pm @ Hope Church
School of Ministry: Preaching & Teaching Group
Open to all who want to grow in understanding of how to handle the bible for preaching, teaching or discipling others. 7.45pm. Venue tbc
Confidence in the Gospel
Over five Thursday evenings from 5 February we will consider the content of the Gospel, the context into which it speaks, how we communicate it and face challenges to it. We will finish with a session on having confidence in the Gospel specifically in the context of the Church of England. You are welcome to come to all or any of the individual sessions of this Parish wide course.
7.45pm @ Hope Church
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!