Welcome to St Mary's Buckden.
This week, 12th to18th January, at St Marys Buckden the church is open to visitors, a quiet space for prayer and reflection, every day, so do come in.
Services & Events at St Mary’s this week:-
Monday. 9am The Daily Office: Morning Prayer. 7.30pm Bell-ringing practice.
Wednesday 14th January. 10am Midweek Morning Prayer (BCP) followed by 11am Coffee & Chat. 2.30pm Community Cafe with Friends in Deed.
Friday. 7pm Angel Voices (informal choir) rehearse.
Sunday 18th January 11am Morning Worship. Our sister church All Saints in Offord Cluny has a Songs of Praise service at 6pm. Unity Supper & Informal Worship with Churches Together, 6pm at Buckden Towers.
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About us.
Our Benefice is currently (since June 2025) in vacancy and we are looking for a new Priest-in-Charge to join us. The deadline for applications is 31st January. 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, Saturday Social - there's something on, with refreshments, most saturday mornings, 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.
