Upcoming events

Seniors Community Lunch
Apr
8

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!

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St Mary's Prayer
Apr
8

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

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9am Sunday Service
Apr
12

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.

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St Mary's Toddlers
Apr
15

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!

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The Word for Working Women
Apr
15

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.

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The 5.30
Apr
19

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!

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Annual District Church Meeting
Apr
26

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.

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Bible and Beer for Busy Blokes
Apr
27

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!

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St Mary’s Big Day Out
Sept
19

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!

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9am Easter Service
Apr
5

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.

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Good Friday Parish Service
Apr
3

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.

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Maundy Thursday Fellowship Meal
Apr
2

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.

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9am Sunday Service
Mar
29

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.

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Life26: An Evening with Rev21
Mar
27

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…”

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Life26: An Evening with Tim Farron
Mar
24

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

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Life26: An Evening with Timothy Cho
Mar
23

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.

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Life26: The Intergalactic Road Trip Family Show
Mar
22

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.

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9am Sunday Service
Mar
22

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.

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9am Sunday Service
Mar
15

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.

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Confidence in the Gospel
Mar
12

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

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Christianity Explored
Mar
12

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.

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Confidence in the Gospel
Mar
5

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

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9am Sunday Service
Mar
1

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.

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Confidence in the Gospel
Feb
26

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

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St Mary's Toddlers
Feb
25

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!

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Christianity Explored
Feb
19

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.

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