Upcoming events
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!
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.
Women's Prayer Breakfast
We are looking forward to gathering women of all ages and stages for a delicious breakfast buffet and to join in our church wide 10 Days of Prayer. This event is for everyone whether you've been praying for decades or can hardly manage it at all - we will encourage one another along in the adventure of prayer!
You do not have to book to come, but it will give us more idea for catering if you do!
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 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.
The 5.30
An informal service with drinks from 5.15pm and food served afterwards. Come and be part of it!
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!
Thanksgiving & Remembrance Service
You, and your family and friends, are invited to a service of thanksgiving and remembrance for loved ones who have died and whose funeral services took place in the parish or at our local crematorium. The service will last no longer than an hour. Our main purpose is to give thanks to God for the lives of those who have died, and to remember in prayer those who have been bereaved, that God might continue to comfort them. Many who have come to previous bereavement services have found them to be helpful.
During the service there will be an opportunity to remember those who have died. You are also invited, if you would like to do so, to bring a single flower in memory of your loved one. There will be light refreshments available after the service.
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 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.
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!
Prayer & a Pint
Gentlemen, come and join the 10 Days of Prayer. 8pm in the Church Rooms, finishing with a pint.
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.
Choral Evensong
An opportunity to worship with a traditional choral service from the Book of Common Prayer at 5pm
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Joint Service at 10am
Before our Annual District Church Meeting, we will have one Joint Service at 10am.
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.
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.
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.