The whole Parish comes together at St Mary’s for a service to remember the events of Good Friday with songs, readings, prayers and reflections led by our 7 churches.

Our theme this year is "It is finished" and we will be looking at John's Gospel.

Please feel free to come and go as you wish at half hour intervals- you can see the running order below. For copyright reasons we are unable to livestream this service so we look forward to seeing you in person.

11.55 am   Welcome & Opening Prayer 
12.00 pm   Jesus arrested John 18.1-27 (St George's)
12.30 pm   Jesus before Pilate John 18.28-46 (Christ Church)
1.00 pm     Jesus sentenced to be crucified John 19.1-16a (Bellingdon & Ashley Green)          
1.30 pm    The Crucifixion of Jesus John 19.16b-27 (Emmanuel)
2.00 pm    The Death of Jesus John 19.28-37 (St Mary's)
2.30 pm    The Burial of Jesus John 19.38-42 (Hope Church)
2.55 pm    Closing Prayer 

A morning of fun activities exploring the Easter Story on Good Friday.

For all children aged YR-Y6. Parents join the fun at 11.15am!

9.45am till 12.15pm. St. Mary’s Church Rooms, Chesham, HP5 1HY

Join with Churches Together for Chesham as we participate with the Worldwide Church for this year’s World Day of Prayer service on Friday 1 March, written for 2024 by the women of Palestine. Our service this year will be held at Hope Church at 2.30pm and all are welcome.

Tobias Brown thought he had found identity and community as a member of the notorious Black Stone gang in Chicago. Instead, his life spiralled downwards into a dark world of violence and then prison at 16.

Tobias shares his experience of gang life, incarceration and solitary confinement in a maximum security prison, and the dramatic journey to faith that turned his life around.

Bet your life on…the Ace of Spades
Nate Morgan Locke will reflect on our search for meaning in being the rebel and going “against the flow…”

Gary Grant, founder and boss of The Entertainer toy store chain and the vision behind initiatives such as Restore Hope, Latimer, has developed a business model that aims to transform local communities. Hear how Gary’s drive for making money was turned into a deeper passion for making a lasting difference through his faith.

We also welcome Mandy and Clive Dunstall who will perform during the evening. They have directed and performed in west end shows such as Phantom and Hairspray, and are based in Chesham.

Bet your life on… the King of Diamonds
Nate Morgan Locke will reflect on our search for meaning in money and possessions

Bohdan Reshetiov is a concert pianist, composer and arranger from Ukraine who now resides in Chesham. He performs with his wife Oleksandra, and his mother-in-law, Svitlana Kalinichenko, who are both professional violinists. In a programme that includes some of Bohdan’s own compositions and arrangements we will hear what inspires and drives his creativity, and the influences that have shaped this talented family.

Bet your life on… the Jack of Clubs
Nate Morgan Locke will reflect on our search for meaning in beauty, art and pleasure.

Joanne Lunn is an internationally renowned soprano who has performed and recorded with some of the top orchestras and conductors in the world. Joanne will sing and share her passion for music and the faith that inspires her, and how she copes with the challenges of performing at the highest level.

Bet your life on… the Ten of Spades
Nate Morgan Locke will reflect on our search for meaning in work, success and achievement.

We’ll be there! Come and meet the Parish team.

You, and your family and friends, are invited to a service of thanksgiving and remembrance for loved ones who have died and whose funeral services took place in the parish or at our local crematorium. The service will take place at St Mary’s Church on Sunday 11 June at 4pm and will last no longer than an hour. Our main purpose is to give thanks to God for the lives of those who have died, and to remember in prayer those who have been bereaved, that God might continue to comfort them. Many who have come to previous bereavement services have found them to be helpful.

During the service there will be an opportunity to remember those who have
died. You are also invited, if you would like to do so, to bring a single flower in
memory of your loved one. There will be light refreshments available after the
service.

All members of the Parish Electoral Roll are invited to join us for our Annual Parochial Church Meeting which this year will take place at Hope Church. At this meeting we elect those who will serve as Parish Wardens for the coming year, as well as those nominated by our district churches to serve on the PCC. We hear reports on the mission and ministry of the parish over the last year and review our finances.

A complete retelling of Mark’s Gospel by local people in 90 minutes without scripts, without costumes and without props! 6pm at St Mary’s

A complete retelling of Mark’s Gospel by local people in 90 minutes without scripts, without costumes and without props! 7.30pm at St Mary’s

An alternative to halloween for the whole family.

When: Monday 31st October, 5-7pm

Where: St.Mary’s Church

Cost: £3 per a child 0 -11 years old (must be accompanied) £1 per adult

Drinks & Hot Dogs provided

Dress: Bright & Sparkly (no halloween please)

We are hosting this Churches Together event at St Mary’s and are looking forward to welcoming Professor John Wyatt, doctor, author, research scientist, and speaker on ethical issues in science and medicine. His books include "Matters of Life & Death", "Right to Die?" and "Dying Well". More about our speaker here. We look forward to hearing such an expert in the field and to an open Q&A session. It's definitely one for your diary and suitable for guests too. All welcome.

As part of the Town Council's Summer Music in the Park initiative, Churches Together for Chesham is hosting a Christian music event on Sunday 15 August 2-4pm in Lowndes Park. Do come to sing God's praises and support this great witness to Chesham. BYO chair or rug.

Join us for a covid secure Mums & Babies Group.

Socially distanced play and chat in St.Mary’s Church Rooms. For all mums and their pre-mobile babies.

Join us for covid secure outdoor toddlers! Fun, games and activities in St.Mary’s Churchyard.

Two morning sessions available - 9.30-10.30am or 11am-12pm.

Join us for a covid secure Mums & Babies Group.

Socially distanced play and chat in St.Mary’s Church Rooms. For all mums and their pre-mobile babies.

TYPE+ is a small group Bible study for everyone Y10-13. We have been meeting online during the pandemic but now we can meet again in person. No need to book, just turn up like old times!

Join us for covid secure outdoor toddlers! Fun, games and activities in St.Mary’s Churchyard.

Two morning sessions available - 9.30-10.30am or 11am-12pm.

Join us for covid secure outdoor toddlers! Fun, games and activities in St.Mary’s Churchyard.

Two morning sessions available - 9.30-10.30am or 11am-12pm.

Join us for covid secure outdoor toddlers! Fun, games and activities in St.Mary’s Churchyard.

Two morning sessions available - 9.30-10.30am or 11am-12pm.

Join us for covid secure outdoor toddlers! Fun, games and activities in St.Mary’s Churchyard.

Two morning sessions available - 9.30-10.30am or 11am-12pm.

Join us for a covid secure Mums & Babies Group.

Socially distanced play and chat in St.Mary’s Church Rooms. For all mums and their pre-mobile babies.