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

Fifth Sunday in Lent - 6th April 2025

9.45am: 1662 Communion

Leader & Preacher: Rev Cathy Pearce

Collect: We beseech thee, Almighty God, mercifully to look upon thy people; that by thy great goodness they may be governed and preserved evermore, both in body and soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

6.00pm: Deanery Evensong at Stowe Church

Palm Sunday - 13th April 2025

9.45am: Family Service

Leader & Preacher: Rev Cathy Pearce

Collect: Almighty and everlasting God, who, of thy tender love towards mankind, hast sent thy Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ, to take upon him our flesh, and to suffer death upon the cross, that all mankind should follow the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant, that we may both follow the example of his patience, and also be made partakers of his resurrection; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

6.00pm: Deanery Evensong at Padbury Church

Collect for everyday in Lent: Almighty and everlasting God, who hatest nothing that thou hast made, and dost forgive the sins of all them that are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we worthily lamenting our sins, and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of thee, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Tony Meredith's Intercessory Prayers

On Sunday 16th March Tony led the Intercessory Prayers at the morning service. If you would like to read Tony's prayers, which were prepared as a poem, then please click on this picture:

Lent

Fridays 14th March to 11th April

Rev Cathy Pearce will be running a Lent Course over 5 weeks at Dadford Village Hall every Friday from 10.30am to 11.30am. Everyone is welcome to an infoirmal and friendly look at the book of James and what it means to be a Christian in 2025. Refreshments will include tea, coffee and cakes.

Monday 14th April

There will be a coffee morning from 10.30am to 12pm at Dadford Village Hall. Everyone is welcome to this FREE event. There will be craft for children and adults.

Any questions on either of these events? Then please contact Rev Cathy Pearce on 01280 821976.

What Visitors Have Said About Our Church Recently

"Beautiful spot - Just lovely."

"Visiting Stowe we found this little gem."

"Beautiful, peaceful place."

"Lovely and peaceful'"

"Lovely church, very peaceful."

"Beautiful! Thank you for this peaceful space!"

"We love it here, church and graveyard."

"Loosing yourself and senses is essential in such a place!"

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.

Future Services

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

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.

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.