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 19 - 6th October 2024

9.45am:  1662 Communion 

Leader & Preacher:  Rev Cathy Pearce

Collect:  O God, forasmuch as without thee we are not able to please thee; Mercifully grant, that thy Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

 

Trinity 20 - 13th October 2024

9.45am:  Family Service

Leader & Talk:  Kay Murray

Collect:  O Almighty and most merciful God, of thy bountiful goodness keep us, we beseech thee, from all things that may hurt us; that we, being ready both in body and soul, may cheerfully accomplish those things that thou wouldest have done; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

 

Future Services

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

 

Stowe Church Autumn Clean Up

Saturday 12th Ooctober 2024

We all love Stowe Church - but hopefully don’t take her for granted. She is the oldest building on the Stowe Estate and like all old ladies she appreciates a bit of regular maintenance and titivation! So in the morning on Saturday 12th October we are planning a half day working party in The Church and The Churchyard for cleaning, tidying, pruning etc etc.

All helpers will be most welcome and much appreciated so hopefully see you there from 9.30am onwards.

 

Latest 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.

 

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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