Buckingham Parish Church

Church Life

 
We want people to feel welcome when they come along and that's why we offer different types of services to meet different needs and styles. As well as the more traditional services, we also have a lively, informal Family Service at 11am and an alternative style service "The 6 o'clock" on Sunday evenings. See the services page for details of the different services.

We have a Welcome Group, which welcomes the new and the not so new people and makes them feel at home. We are very aware that coming through the door of a church can be a daunting experience for many. We try to be sensitive to those who feel, perhaps, that they would like anonymity; a place of solace or reflection; a place just to be... as well as to those who are new to the area and may like to get more involved at some stage.

We also offer ways in which people can learn about the Christian faith (e.g. Alpha courses) and a number of 'Connect Groups' enable the members to discuss the Bible, their faith and their questions. 

We feel it is important to encourage people to feel at home within our Church building, and the weekly community lunch and weekly Café Ignite on Saturday mornings have proven to be a huge success. We also offer a variety of groups and activities for toddlers, children, young people and men and women of all ages.

Here the gospel of Jesus Christ is proclaimed and Lord's Supper shared according to the custom of the Church of England. The Church of England teaches and practices the faith brought to this land in 597 AD by St. Augustine and by his predecessors, but in a variety of both traditional and modern styles.

Do come along and make yourself known to us, we'd love to meet you!

Hello
Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
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Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello 

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect on a Sunday morning.

Where and When

We meet at BP Church for our Sunday Services starting at 9am, 11am or 6pm. When you arrive, you should be greeted by someone on our Welcome Team who will be wearing a Welcome lanyard.

We serve tea, coffee and biscuits before the services begin. It is a great way to meet people, or simply take time to find your bearings. All refreshments are free.

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What about my kids?

Click here for our kids programme.

The kids group activities vary depending on the age but usually there is a friendly welcome, bible stories, testimonies, praying, music, craft, drama, fun games and free play. Please pick your children up as soon as the service finishes.

Children

Getting Connected


Connect Groups

While Sundays are a great way to meet new people, it is often in smaller gatherings that you can really get to know someone. Being part of one of our small groups allows you to make new friends, share together and support each other. We have a variety of groups that meet throughout the week, some afternoons and some evenings. Check out Connect Groups and see if there’s one that you could join, or we can put you in touch with a small group leader who will be more than happy to invite you along to their group.

Serving and Volunteering

If you want to get involved in the life of the church and help us make Sundays run smoothly, you can sign up to serve on a team. 

Other Ministries

We also run the following ministries:

  • Men's Ministries
  • Women's Ministries
  • Foodbank
  • Choir
     
Get in touch with us to plan your visit
If you would like to come and visit the church beforehand you are more than welcome! Get in touch and we can arrange a time that suits you.
 
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Next, we will contact you by email to say hello and help arrange anything necessary for your visit.
 

Leadership 

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Will Pearson-Gee   Jo Wigley
Rector       Associate Minister for Pastoral Care
 
We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home at our church.

Best Wishes