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 - 8am
Parish Eucharist - 10am
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
To book your cream tea in advance - please scan the code and follow the link
You can also simply come along
on the day if you'd prefer.
More Events coming soon...
Stay tuned for updates of special days and exciting times to be had!
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 visits and special rings are -
Saturday 13th September from 12pm - 1pm - Ringing for Pride
Saturday 20th September from 9:30am - 10:15am
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 centuries of tradition, which helped establish St Peter's as the heart and focal point of Burnham village...
Our Team
Many people at St Peter's work, lead and help the church as we continue to make a positive impact in our local community.
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The Clergy of St Peter's along with church officers, volunteers and administration, work together to ensure that we are a place of warm welcome and of uplifting worship - for everyone.
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The groups and teams which also contribute to the atmosphere, spiritual and social life of St Peter's -
from pairs to entire organisations, everyone makes a difference to church life;
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Girls Brigade - 1st Burnham Company
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Little Angels - Baby and Toddler Group
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Wednesday Welcome - Refreshments and social interaction in Cornerstone
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Church Cleaning Team - from shining brass to cleaning carpets and more!
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Crafty Lunchtime - Monthly hobby afternoon in Cornerstone
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Choir - raising their voices in celebration with beautiful hymns and anthems
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Flower Arrangers - in season, blooms and scents in the church
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Churchyard Care Team - sweeping, weeding, and most of all, caring for the churchyard
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Tower Bell Ringers - from the heights of St Peter's to ring out across the village
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Hand Bell Ringers - in church and community, they gather to make songs come to life​​
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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. You can visit our Safeguarding page for policy details and safeguarding contacts.
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You can also go to Our Governance page to read the administration paperwork including our Annual Review and Financial Accounts for last year, to see where donations go and how we use the gifts we are given.​​​
Our History
The 12th century building and grounds are full of the heritage of Burnham village; ​hundreds of years of history - alive right here at St Peter's.
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You are invited to visit the pages of Our History as they gradually become available on this new website. These pages include the development of the church over the years, a guided tour of the church with photographs and plenty more information to help you learn more about a place of worship which has been active for over 800 years - we even have 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 where all are welcome.​​
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 - united in our faith and welcoming everyone.