Welcome to St Mary's Buckden.
This week, 27th April to 3rd May the church will be open to visitors every day, to look around, for a quiet space to rest or for private prayer, so do come in. Or join us for one of the services or events mentioned below.
Services & Events at St Mary’s this week:-
Monday 9am Daily Office: Morning Prayer; 7.30pm bell-ringing practice.
Tuesday 28th April 2.15pm Bible Study in LSR *NEW day & time*
Wednesday. 10am Midweek Morning Prayer (BCP) then Coffee & Chat
Friday 1st May 12noon Funeral of the late Keith Rostron. 2.30pm interment of ashes of the late Lisette Joy at All Saints, Offord Cluny. 7pm Angel Voices informal choir rehearse in LSR
Saturday 2nd May 10.30am-noon Coffee & Cakes
Sunday 3rd May 8am Holy Communion. 11am All-Age Service with Angel Voices. Our sister church, All Saints in Offord Cluny, also has an All-Age Service with Angel Voices 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.