Welcome to St Mary's Buckden.
This week, 20th to 26th July the church will be open to visitors every day, to look around, for a quiet space to rest, cool down 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 20 July: Daily office: Morning Prayer at 9am (every Monday); Bell-ringing practice at 7.30pm (every Monday)
Tuesday 21 July: Julian meeting (1/2 hour os silent prayer) at 7pm
Wednesday 22 July: Midweek Service: Holy Communion 10am, followed by Coffee & Chat
Friday 24 July: Daily Office: Morning Prayer 9am (every Friday); Angel Voices informal choir rehearse 7pm (every Friday)
Saturday 25 July: Join our friends from All Saints Church for Bacon Butties in Offord Village Hall 10am til 12 noon
Sunday 26 July: Morning Worship at 11am; Our sister church, All Saints in Offord Cluny, has a Holy Communion service at 9.30am.
A date for your diaries, our Kids & Families Craft Session in St Mary’s on Friday 31st July
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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.
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
Our parish of St Mary's Buckden is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Ely’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO, Vasanthi Mowat (07535 922829 [email protected]), or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (01353 652747). If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.