Welcome to St Mary's Buckden.
This week, 22nd to 28th June 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 22 June: Daily Office: Morning Prayer 9am (every Monday). Note: there is no Bell ringing practice this week or next.
Wednesday 24 June: Midweek Morning Prayer 10am, followed by Coffee & Chat
Friday 26 June: Angel Voices Rehearse 7pm (every Friday) in the LSR
Sunday 28 June: Morning Worship at 11am followed by Welcome Picnic in the churchyard from 12.30pm
Our sister church, All Saints in Offord Cluny, also has this Saturday: bacon butties in Offord Village Hall 10am - 12 noon. Sunday: Morning Worship for Petertide 9.30am at St Peter’s Church Offord Darcy
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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 has been in vacancy since June 2025 but the end is in sight. On July 7th Revd Sharon Byrne will be licensed as our 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.