Welcome to St Peter's
a church with heart
St Peter's Church is at the centre of the parish and village of Burnham
Our church family is an active and visible presence in the heart of the community
Here for You
Services This Week
Sunday BCP - 8:00 am
Sunday Eucharist - 10:00 am
Wednesday Eucharist - 9:30 am
This Week at St Peter's
To find out what's going on at St Peter's this week,
click the button to visit our new page, which lists the services, church groups, and special events planned -
For the news sheet which includes the readings, prayers and notices for the week, please click the button below to read or download
Upcoming Events
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To find out about the rest of our upcoming special events, visit our dedicated Events Page by clicking the button
Bell Notices
The wonderful bells of St Peter's can be heard during Tuesday evening practice 7pm - 8pm,
before Sunday services at 10am and at occasional weddings throughout the year.
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We are also visited by other bell ringing bands who come to try the tower bells - these groups are from all around the British Isles; we are happy to welcome them to peal at St Peter's
The next scheduled visit​s are -
Saturday 16th August from 10:45 - 12:15pm
Saturday 27th September from 2:30 - 3:15pm
Giving and Donations
If you would like to help St Peter's by donating for our ongoing mission and maintenance, please click on the icon and visit our official online collection site
You can also visit our Giving page to see more ways to contribute - that page can be found by clicking HERE
Current Fundraising Goals 2025
Our tower clock has ground to a halt and we're hoping to raise funds to replace/repair the mechanisms soon - if you'd like to help us get the clock moving again,
please scan the QR Code to visit the website to make your contribution.
If you are on a mobile, please click the link HERE
All in good time, we will get the clock ticking again, but we thank you for any help you are able to give. Every penny makes a difference, and it is very appreciated.
Church Life
Our busy, vibrant church is filled with people and groups that work together to maintain the centuries of tradition, which helped establish St Peter's as the heart and focal point of Burnham village...
Our Teams
There are many people at St Peter's who work, lead and help the church as we strive to make a positive impact in our local community.
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The Clergy of St Peter's along with church officers and administration, work together to ensure that our church is a place of warm welcome and uplifting worship for everyone.
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Groups, teams and and individuals contribute to the atmosphere and life of the church; many are run by volunteers, and members of the congregation:
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Girls Brigade
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Little Angels
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Wednesday Welcome
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Church Cleaning Team
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Crafty Lunchtime
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Choir
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Flower Arrangers
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Churchyard Care Team
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Tower Bell Ringers
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Hand Bell Ringers
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Our Governance
​We do our best to ensure St Peter's has up to date policies, procedures, comprehensive training and clear guidelines to follow in our service and duty.
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Safeguarding awareness is key and we use government and diocesan guidelines to help us work together with integrity, in safety and with accountability to all.
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You can go to Our Governance page to read our paperwork including the Annual Review and Financial Accounts for last year, amongst other reports to see where donations go and how we use the gifts we are given.
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Our History
The 12th century building and grounds are alive with the heritage of the village; ​hundreds of years of history are alive right here at St Peter's.
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Visit the pages of Our History as they gradually become available on this new website which includes the development of the church over the years, and plenty to help you learn more about a place of worship which has been active for over 800 years - and even has a former Prime Minister buried within...
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Our Vision
​People of all ages come and worship at St Peter's and celebrate their Christian faith.
You are very welcome to visit us and experience our ministry, and also see our Mission Action Plan,
which guides us, and highlights the work that we carry out around the church, the community of Burnham, and the wider diocese.
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MISSION
Our mission is guided by the agreed Mission Action Plan which covers four key areas -
Caring for Creation, Children, Inclusion, and Social Action.
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So much of what we do at St Peter's is underlined by our MAP - it helps us to focus on the importance of mission in our daily activities and throughout many aspects our lives.
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To find out more, visit Our Vision page (in the Menu)
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​MINISTRY
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Our different ministries offer a variety of worship for all - so many ways to celebrate and praise.
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Children enjoy the WoW services each month, and experience the fun of Christian fellowship,
shared with other children and their families.
Friends are made through this ministry for our younger members of the church family who we hope will continue and grow with us, as they grow in life.
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For our older community, Communion Café brings traditional/contemporary worship with a café style atmosphere to Cornerstone each month.
This ministry continues to promote the independence and wellbeing of our older congregation, recognising the valued contribution they continue to make, and advocating for these elder voices
within all aspects of our church life.
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Puppets 4 All is our well known puppet ministry; they have been delighting care homes, organisations and institutions in Buckinghamshire (and beyond) for the last 15 years.
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Their fun filled song and dance based performances - many of which are filled with heart
and the Christian message - remain a big hit with both young and older fans!
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They are also a popular addition to WoW services through the year and have established Christingle
as a service not to be missed during the festive season.
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We come together for our weekly services - Wednesday Eucharist at 9:30am and the
Sunday Services - 8am Book of Common Prayer (with Eucharist) and our 10am service
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The 10am service includes hymns and psalms, we hear the sermon and receive Holy Communion. Afterwards, there is refreshment and fellowship available in Cornerstone.​​
All of these ministries uplift and inspire us, to live in the light of Christ and carry His message
which helps us throughout our days.
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You are invited to come along and discover what we have to offer here at St Peter's Church, Burnham; from life events to special events and so much more...
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We are truly a church with heart - welcoming everyone.