Welcome to the parish church of St Mary. We are a small worshipping community that gathers in the quaint little village church situated at the centre of Buckland village. We are Eucharistic focused with a strong sense of tradition . Our services are supported by a joint robed choir and organ. After our Sunday services we have refreshments and a time to catch up with old friends and to meet new ones. We’re a warm and supportive community, and welcome anyone, regardless of their life circumstances, beliefs or questions. If you are new to the church or parish please do introduce yourselves to Rev Pru or one of our wardens David or Liz. We would love to meet you.
We are a united benefice and alternate our services with our sister church St Michael’s Betchworth. services occur here on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. The church is open everyday to pray, sit quietly or simply to have a look round.
Our parish of Buckland 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 Southwark’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO (see link below)
If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact our Parish Safeguarding Officer Caroline Gale or our Rector Revd Pru Dulley. Alternatively you can contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor Safeguarding referrals / general enquiries: [email protected] / Telephone: 0207 939 9441 (Mon to Fri 9am – 5pm)
For urgent out of hours advice: (Mon to Fri, after 5pm / weekends and bank holidays) please contact 020 3874 6743.
If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police on 999 and your local authority’s children or adult social care services - see below
Telephone: 0300 200 1005
Textphone (via Text Relay): 18001 0300 200 1005
SMS text: 07527 182 861 (for the deaf or hard of hearing)
For emergency situations outside standard lines hours:
Telephone: 01483 517 898
Email: [email protected]
Textphone (via Relay UK): 18001 01483 517898
Text (SMS): 07800000388 (for the deaf or hard of hearing)
Concerns for a Child
Telephone: 0300 470 9100
Email: [email protected] (available 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday)
Textphone (via Text Relay): 18001 0300 200 1005
SMS text: 07527 182 861 (for the deaf or hard of hearing)
Concerns of Domestic Abuse
Telephone: 01483 776 822 (available 9am to 9pm, 7 days a week)
Out of hours Telephone: 01483 517 898
Textphone (via Text Relay): 18001 0300 200 1005
SMS text: 07527 182 861 (for the deaf or hard of hearing)
