Welcome to St Mary's Buckden.
It’s Holy Week, 30th March to 5th April, and the church at St Marys Buckden open to visitors every day, to look around or for private prayer, so do come in.
Services & Events at St Mary’s this week:-
Monday 9am Morning Prayer; 1.30pm Bible Study; 7.30pm bell-ringing practice.
Wednesday. 10am Midweek Morning Prayer (BCP) then Coffee & Chat; 11am looking at Good Friday as portrayed in the book Women of Holy Week; 8pm Where is God in all of this? Join us in the Lion Hotel for informal faith-based chat
Maundy Thursday 8pm Holy Communion
Good Friday 11am Village service starts at St Hugh’s Church (Buckden Towers) and we walk to St Marys, then to Buckden Methodist Church where we finish with hot cross buns. Join us at any point along the way; 7pm Angel Voices rehearse
Saturday 4th April 10.30 am to Noon. Charity Coffee Morning, all proceeds supporting women and children in rural Africa.
Easter Sunday Services, April 5th 8am Holy Communion and 11am Family Communion with Angel Voices. Our sister church All Saints in Offord Cluny also has a an Easter service of Holy Communion at 9.30am.
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About us.
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.
Our Benefice is currently (since June 2025) in vacancy and we look forward to welcoming our next Priest-in-Charge to walk with us in our faith journey here in Buckden.
You are welcome to join us for tea/coffee & chat at 11am every Wednesday, Coffee & Cakes on the first Saturday of the month, 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 have strong links with the local school, Buckden Primary Academy, and with Hardwick Dene Care Home.
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.
