Marguerite Guilmoto RIP 1993
2026-11-08 00:00 (Europe/London)

Lily Simpson RIP 1996
2026-11-08 00:00

Elizabeth Hustler RIP 2022
2026-11-11 00:00

John Bennett RIP 1987
2026-11-12 00:00

Dorothy Gurney RIP 2006
2026-11-12 00:00

Donald Critchers RIP 2009
2026-11-13 00:00

Doris Maud Irene Kennedy RIP 2002
2026-11-15 00:00

Audrey Betty Murkett RIP 2005
2026-11-15 00:00

Elizabeth Marie McDonnell RIP 2016
2026-11-16 00:00

Philip Mount RIP 1992
2026-11-16 00:00

Ralph Burrows RIP 2025
2026-11-19 00:00

Fr Patrick (Paddy) O'Rouke CMF RIP 2010
2026-11-19 00:00

Masie Verrecchia RIP 1993
2026-11-21 00:00

Patrick Albert Moloney RIP 1981
2026-11-22 00:00

Teresa Adlard RIP 2017
2026-11-23 00:00

Gladys Irene Conby RIP 2015
2026-11-25 00:00

Fergus Iain Stewart Boyle RIP 1980
2026-11-26 00:00

Colleen Elizabeth Gooch RIP 2002
2026-11-26 00:00

Patrick Conway RIP 2013
2026-11-27 00:00

Judith (Judy) Campbell Figgures RIP 2017
2026-11-28 00:00

Joan Miles RIP 2019
2026-11-28 00:00

Eileen Monaghan RIP 1999
2026-11-28 00:00

Ellen Harriet Stratton RIP 1970
2026-11-28 00:00

James Coulter RIP 1993
2026-12-03 00:00

Franklin Rudolph RIP 2012
2026-12-03 00:00

Christingle Service
2026-12-05 15:30 - 17:00
Each year, in the days leading up to Christmas, the churches of Buckden come together at St Mary’s for a Christingle Service—a simple, joyful, and deeply symbolic celebration that brings the community together.
Organised by Buckden Churches Together, the service is especially welcoming to families and children, offering a gentle and engaging way to reflect on the meaning of Christmas.
🕯️ A service full of meaning
At the heart of the service is the Christingle itself—an orange decorated with a candle, ribbon, and sweets—each element carrying a meaning:

the orange represents the world
the candle the light of Christ
the red ribbon the love of God
the sweets and fruits the gifts of creation

During the service, Christingles are lit, gradually filling the church with a warm and beautiful glow—creating a moment that is both memorable and moving.
🎶 A celebration for all
The service typically includes:

well-known carols and music
a short, accessible reflection
the lighting of the Christingles
a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere for all ages

It is designed to be inclusive and accessible, whether you are a regular churchgoer or simply looking for a meaningful way to prepare for Christmas.
🌟 An invitation
All are warmly invited to join this special gathering at St Mary’s.It is a chance to:

come together as a community
experience a moment of stillness and light
and share in a tradition that continues to bring people together year after year

✨ A moment of light
In the quiet glow of the Christingles, the message of Christmas is expressed in a simple and powerful way: light in the darkness, shared with all.

Dorothy Alice Gwendolyn Lockey RIP 2003
2026-12-07 00:00

Thomas O'Connor RIP 1993
2026-12-07 00:00

Fr Emilio Jose Rosendo CMF RIP 1994
2026-12-07 00:00

Fr Sidney Kieran Vaughan CMF RIP 2007
2026-12-08 00:00
