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

7th Sunday after Trinity - 19th July 2026

9.45am: Common Worship Communion

Leader & Preacher: Rev Hans Taling

Collect: Lord God, whose Son is the true vine and the source of life, ever giving himself that the world may live: may we so receive within ourselves the power of his death and passion that, in his saving cup, we may share his glory and be made perfect in his love; for he is alive and reigns, now and for ever. Amen.

5.00pm: Healing Service at Stowe Church with Rev Chris Murray

8th Sunday after Trinity - 26th July 2026

9.45am: Morning Prayer

Leader & Preacher: Rev Cathy Pearce

Collect: Almighty Lord and everlasting God, we beseech you to direct, sanctify and govern both our hearts and bodies in the ways of your laws and the works of your commandments; that through your most mighty protection, both here and ever, we may be preserved in body and soul; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

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 Recently

"Tranquil moments"
"So much love"
"Wonderful moment"
"Calm, beautiful"
"Liked it very much"
"Lovely Church"
"God bless you all in your continuing ministry"
"So good to be able to be always open"
"Peace love abounding"
"Tranquil"
"Married here in 1979"
"Beautiful Church"
"Peaceful, beautiful"
"Wonderful"
"Peaceful, amazing"
"Blessed"
"Tranquil. Thank you"

Up to 31 March 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.