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    Welcome to STOWE PARISH CHURCH situated in the world famous Stowe Landscape Gardens run by the National Trust in Buckinghamshire, England. The church building is more than 800 years old, but we're not a museum! More information on its history and the building is here. We are an active parish church serving the surrounding area. Vehicular entrance is through Stowe School not the Landscape gardens.

    Detailed maps are here.

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

    We are currently in an Interregnum so please contact the Church Wardens for Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals 
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    A short tribute to Rev Pat Howard who, sadly, passed away on 20th September 2020

    The Church family give thanks to the Lord for sending Pat to us in 2001 and on 'every remembrance of ' her. Phil. 1: 3. 

    We were blessed by her love for her Lord, whom she served so willingly and to the hilt. There was her accessibility, energy, 'the get-up-and-go spirit', her directness, her compassion for others, her wisdom and her 'faith, "praising her Lord".  'She will have heard Him say "Well done good & faithful servant...come share your master's happiness." (Matt. 25: 21)  Love & pastoral support at any moment and for so many qualities forged by her own times of ill health, sadness & difficulty. Like Paul she was 'very gladly (willing) to spend and be spent for' us. 2 Cor. 12: 15 and for the same reason.

    We're the poorer without her, but rejoice she is in a better place praising her Lord. 

    We offer Bev, Andrew and Lindsey and families our prayers that 'the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort' will comfort them as He has promised 2 Cor. 1: 3-4 and any support they may need in the coming days."

     

    Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy   Diocesan Safeguarding website

     

     

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  • 27th September 2020

    Trinity 16

    Sunday

    In line with diocesan recommendations, we will re-introduce services in church slowly and, of course, with all the Covid-19 safety measures in place.

    Government advice allowing, there will be two services in October
    at 9.45am:-
    4th October Harvest Morning Prayer and
    18th October Family Service  (The situation will be reviewed in mid-October)

    Those who wish to come to a service will need to book their place in advance as there will be greatly reduced seating due to social distancing regulations. Bookings can be made in the week before the service by contacting Julia Morten (817601) or Tamara Kimpton (814456) when details will be taken in line with the test and trace system. Masks must be worn at all times in the church and seats will be allocated on arrival. People are asked to maintain the 2-metre rule while waiting to enter and to move straight away from the church when they leave. An offering will not be taken during the service, although it can be placed on a plate at the back of church as you enter or leave. People are also asked to use hand sanitiser on entering and leaving the church. 

    Theme for today - The Temple replaced by Christ

    Sermon : Andrew Rudolf
     

    Hebrews 10: 1-7   John 2: 19-22
       

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  • Collect for Today

    O LORD, we beseech thee, let thy continual pity cleanse and defend thy Church;
    and, because it cannot continue in safety without thy succour,
    preserve it evermore by thy help and goodness;
    through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

     

     

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  • Daily Message

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