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

Trinity 21 - 20th October 2024

9.45am: Common Worship Communion

Leader & Preacher:  Rev Hans Taling

Collect:  Grant, we beseech thee, merciful Lord, to thy faithful people pardon and peace; that they may be cleansed from all their sins, and serve thee with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
 

Trinity 22 - 27th October 2024

9.45am:  Morning Prayer

Leader: Gillian Macdonald

Preacher:  Paul Mileham

Collect:  Lord, we beseech thee to keep thy household the Church in continual godliness; that through thy protection it may be free from all adversities, and devoutly given to serve thee in good works, to the glory of thy name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

 

Future Services

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

 

Recent News

Rev Cathy Pearce was licensed as an Associate Minister in the Benefice of North Buckingham with Stowe by Reverend Canon Christopher Bull in a joyous service in a packed Stowe Church on Sunday 15th September.

The reverends Hans Talling, Cathy Pearce and Canon Chris Bull after the service.

Rev Canon Chris Bull's sermon can be found on the Sermons page of this website.

 

'For Your Tomorrow - the People's Tribute'

A memorial installation to soldiers killed in the D Day landing on 6 June 1944 is now on display in the Grecian Valley. Stowe is the UK’s official host for the British D-Day 80 memorial exhibition.

Open to the public until 11th November 2024, the large-scale art installation consists of 1,475 silhouettes of Second World War military personnel. It is a moving tribute and well worth a visit. Details can be found on the National Trust website by clicking here. 

 

Sermons and Talks

Sermons, talks and reflections are added to this website after most Sunday services and are available for you to read on the Sermons page. 

 

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.

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.

 

What Visitors Say About Our Church:

"An oasis of calm. Thank you for being open."

"A still and beautiful place."

"What a lovely church."

"Simplicity is beautiful."

"Wonderfull stillness."

"Church so well kept."

"May the presence of God continue in this place."

Some one word comments: "Lovely."; "Calm"; "Peaceful"; "Tranquil";  "Amazing!"

 

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.

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