Stowe Parish Church

Welcome

to Stowe Parish Church which is situated adjacent to Stowe House (the home of Stowe School) in the centre of the world famous Stowe Gardens run by the National Trust in Buckinghamshire, England.

The church building is more than 800 years old and information on the building, its history and the churchyard is available within this website.

We are an active parish church serving Stowe, Dadford and the surrounding area. We are part of the Benefice of North Buckingham with Stowe. Rev. Hans Taling is our rector who is ably supported by Associate Minister Rev. Cathy Pearce. Church services are held every Sunday morning at 9.45am.

We aim to be a warm, welcoming church serving our parishioners and all who come to visit us, including staff and pupils of Stowe School, and visitors to the National Trust Gardens.

Please find below information about the church including how to visit us, future services, previous sermons and much more.

Next Services

All Saints Day - 1st November 2026

9.45am: 1662 Communion

Leader & Preacher: Rev Cathy Pearce

Collect: Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord: Give us grace so to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those ineffable joys that you have prepared for those who truly love you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

4.00pm: Service of Light with Rev cathy Pearce

Everyone is welcome as we remember loved ones who have died.

There will be the opportunity to light a candle of remembrance.

Remembrance Sunday - 8th November 2026

9.45am: Family Service

Leader & Preacher: Rev Cathy Pearce

Collect: O God, whose blessed Son came into the world that he might destroy the works of the devil and make us children of God and heirs of eternal life: Grant that, having this hope, we may purify ourselves as he is pure; that, when he comes again with power and great glory, we may be made like him in his eternal and glorious kingdom; where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

11.00am: Act of Remembrance in Dadford Cemetery with Andrew Rudolf

Newsletter

The latest Newsletter including details of services and events for the run up to Christmas is now available on the Newsletter page of the website.

Future Services

Please go to the Services page to see the plan for other services.

Bible Studies

We have a number of Bible Study Groups which you are welcome to join. Please go to the Bible Studies page to find out more.

What Visitors Have Said About Our Church

"Interesting History"
"Very Peaceful"
"Tranquility"
"Calm Beauty"
"Peace stillness"
"Cool and quiet"
"A beautifull and peaceful place"
"Serene and tranquil"
"God is good"
"Lovely light"
"Lovely church"
"Beautiful church"
"Blessed"
"Such a beautiful place"
"An oasis of calm"
"Calm and peaceful"
"Precious"
"My favourite place"

Up to 24 August 2026

Our History

Please click on the links to see information about the history of the church and the churchyards.

Visiting Us

You are welcome to pop in to see the church when you are visiting the National Trust's Stowe Gardens.

If you are attending a service in church or wish to drive to the church (without visiting Stowe Gardens) then please use the main entrance for Stowe School where the security team on the entrance gate will be able to direct you. General directions on how to find us by car can be found here.

Contacting Us

Please contact the benefice administrator (Val Rickwood) in the Parish Office for any enquiries including Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals.

Contact details can be found here.