Maria Dolores Prince RIP 2005
2026-12-23 00:00 (Europe/London)

Patricia Clare RIP 2016
2026-12-25 00:00

Margaret Serjent RIP 2003
2026-12-25 00:00

Maryanne Lorna Rudolf RIP 2024
2026-12-26 00:00

Amy Dorothy Doolan RIP 1987
2026-12-27 00:00

James (Jimmy) Cleary RIP 2018
2026-12-28 00:00

John Anthony Collins RIP 2007
2026-12-28 00:00

Patricia Catherine Long RIP 2018
2026-12-28 00:00

Rachel Deane-Gayle RIP 1980
2026-12-29 00:00

Christopher William O'Connell RIP 2000
2026-12-29 00:00

Henry Thomas O'Hara RIP 1994
2026-12-29 00:00

Mary Margaret Sweeney RIP 1987
2026-12-29 00:00

Julia Frieda (Judy) Vella RIP 2003
2026-12-31 00:00

World Day of Prayer 2027
2027-03-05 08:00 - 17:00
Christians from across Buckden and the surrounding villages are warmly invited to gather for the World Day of Prayer 2027, a special moment of shared worship and global connection.
Held on Friday 5 March 2027, this year’s celebration is particularly significant, marking the centenary of the World Day of Prayer movement—a hundred years of prayer, unity, and action across the world.
🙏 United in prayer
Prepared as part of a worldwide movement, the 2027 service carries the theme:“United in Prayer for Justice and Peace.”
Through prayer, reflection, and music, the service draws together voices from across nations and traditions, reminding us of our shared calling to seek justice, peace, and compassion in the world.
🤝 A gathering of the local churches
Organised by Buckden Churches Together, this is an opportunity for people from all Christian traditions—and anyone who wishes to join—to come together in a spirit of unity.
The service offers:

a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere
an opportunity to share in a global act of prayer
time to meet others and strengthen local connections

🌟 An open invitation
All are warmly welcome—whether you are a regular churchgoer or simply curious to take part in something wider than ourselves.
Come and be part of a moment that connects Buckden with communities across the world, united in prayer and hope.

✨ A global prayer, shared locally
In joining together on this day, we take our place within a worldwide movement—standing alongside others in prayer for justice, peace, and the good of all.

Madeline Fenney RIP 2018
2027-03-18 00:00, 2028-03-18 00:00, 2029-03-18 00:00, 2030-03-18 00:00, 2031-03-18 00:00

Feast of St Anthony Mary Claret
2027-10-24 08:00 - 17:00, 2028-10-22 08:00 - 17:00, 2029-10-28 08:00 - 17:00, 2030-10-27 08:00 - 17:00
St Anthony Mary Claret, founder of the Claretian Missionaries, was a passionate preacher and missionary bishop whose life was dedicated to sharing the Gospel and serving communities with faith and compassion. His feast day is celebrated each year on 24 October.
To mark this special occasion, the Claretian Missionaries warmly invite you to join them for the celebration of the Eucharist, followed by a joyful gathering and party.
All are welcome to come and share in this moment of prayer, thanksgiving, and celebration—honouring the spirit of St Anthony Mary Claret and the community that continues his mission today.

Carol Service
2027-12-28 15:30 - 17:00, 2028-12-26 15:30 - 17:00, 2029-12-25 15:30 - 17:00, 2030-12-24 15:30 - 17:00
Each year, as Christmas draws near, the community gathers at St Mary’s, Buckden, for the Annual Carol Service—a cherished tradition that brings together people from across the village and surrounding area.
Set within the beauty of St Mary’s, the service offers a peaceful and uplifting moment in the midst of the busy Christmas season. The church is gently lit, the sound of music fills the space, and a sense of anticipation and reflection begins to settle.
🎶 A service of word and song
The Carol Service weaves together:

well-loved Christmas carols, sung by all
contributions from the choir and musicians
readings from Scripture, telling the story of the Nativity
moments of stillness and reflection

Together, these elements create a service that is both joyful and reverent, drawing people into the heart of the Christmas story.
🌟 A gathering for the whole community
This is a service for everyone:

families, individuals, and visitors
those who attend church regularly
and those who come each year as part of this special tradition

Organised as part of the life of the local churches, the service reflects the strong sense of community and shared celebration in Buckden.
✨ A moment to pause
In the glow of candlelight and the familiar sound of carols, the Annual Carol Service offers something simple but profound—a chance to pause, to gather, and to prepare for Christmas together.
All are warmly invited to come and be part of this beautiful and much-loved occasion.
