Welcome to St Mary's Buckden.
This week, 7th to 13th July at St Marys Buckden the church is open to visitors every day, so do come in and take a look around.
On Monday, six carloads of us are travelling to Thaxted for the Institution & Induction of Fr David to his new benefice. On Saturday we celebrate the wedding of Shanice and Jake, our first wedding of the season.
Services in St Mary’s this week are as follows:-
Monday 9am Morning Prayer
Wednesday 10am Holy Communion
Saturday 12th July 2.30pm The Wedding of Shanice & Jake.
Sunday 13th July 11am Morning Worship led by Anne Carter and 6pm Evensong led by Revd Nicki Bland. Our sister church All Saints, Offord Cluny also has Service of Morning Worship at 9.30am.
Other events this week - please do join us, all welcome
Monday 7.30pm Bell-ringing practice
Wednesday 9th July 11am Coffee, biscuits & hygge after the service & 2.30-4pm a Wimbledon themed Community Cafe with Friends in Deed. Pop in for a cuppa, cake and chat.
Friday 7pm Angel Voices informal singing group rehearse
Saturday 12th July 10am Cleaning Crew followed by 11.30am Saturday social: cuppa & biscuits.
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About us.
Our Benefice is currently (since June 2025) in a vacancy. We are a friendly village church with an active congregation. We run a variety of services and events throughout the year. Something for everyone, we hope. The church is open every day and visitors are always welcome. Our main services are on Sunday at 11am and Wednesday at 10.00am.
All are welcome to join us for tea/coffee & chat at 11am every Wednesday, Saturday Social - there's something on, with refreshments, most saturday mornings, and on the afternoon of the second Wednesday each month we host a Community Cafe with befrienders/transport group Friends in Deed. We are voucher holders and a collection point for the Foodbank.
We run various group activities including Junior Church and youth@thetowers for children/youth; Angel Voices for singers; bell-ringers; Getting Active for those who like to walk, Cleaning Crew. Our Living Stones Room is available to hire for small groups events.
You can follow us on facebook: St Mary's Buckden
Sunday's 11am service is usually streamed to our YouTube Channel: St Mary's Church Buckden
St Mary's Buckden is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). The Diocese of Ely’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.