Benefice Notices

• News and Notices

  Here you can find the news and notices for what is currently going on in our churches. For up to date information on our current vacancy for Rector of Prestwood and Great Hampden, please visit our designated page: Vacancy Updates. 

• Christian Unity Prayer Breakfast | Saturday, 14th February | 8.30-10.30am

  All are welcome to join us at Great Missenden Baptist Church on Saturday 14th February for a Prayer Breakfast around the theme of Christian Unity. Drop in anytime between 8.30 and 10.30am. There will be prayer resources and the opportunity to meet with our Christian siblings in the area. 

• Lent Resources

  We have a variety of resources available as you journey through Lent. 

  • Draw Near is the official Church of England booklet for Lent 2026. Booklets will be available in church from February 1st. 
    • Adults - This booklet invites you to develop a rhythm of life that will help you grow as a disciple of Christ. Each week explores an activity central to Christian discipleship: worship, prayer, Scripture, Communion, service to others and sharing the Good News. Each day offers a Bible reading, image, short reflection, prayer and a practical response to help you draw near to God this Lent and beyond. 
    • Families & Children - This booklet encourages a habit of generosity with the help of 40acts. It invites you to give things away, give time, give encouragement, and discover the joy of walking in generosity. Each day there is an act of generosity, a Bible verse, reflection and prayer ideal for families to do together. 
  • Come & See | Diocese of Oxford
    • This year's Come & See offering is Discovering Jesus through the Eucharist. You are invited to explore the profound meal at the heart of Christian life - whether new to Christianity or have been coming to church for years. 
    • Emails - Sign up to daily emails. You will receive a short email each day to reflect on, and a weekly video from Bishop Steven exploring the six themes in more detail. The themes are:
      • The Servant (who welcomes us)
      • The Lamb of God (who takes away the sin of the world)
      • The Bread of Life (who feeds us)
      • The Vine (who offers rest and life)
      • The Son of God (who draws us into the worship of Heaven)
      • The Apostle (who sends us) 
    • In Person - we will not be offering anything in person this year, but hope to join with our friends at St Peter & St Paul Great Missenden for their course. Details to follow. 

• Ash Wednesday Services | Wednesday, 18th February

  This year Ash Wednesday is on 18th February. We will have 2 services, Eucharist at 10.30am and a Meditative Service at 6.30pm, both at Holy Trinity.

  Both services will have imposition of ashes. 

• Pancake Party | Tuesday, 17th February | 5pm-7.30pm | HTP

  Join us for our annual Pancake Party!! Tuesday 17th February, 5pm-7.30pm. 

  A selection of sweet and savoury pancakes (with gluten-free and lactose-free options available).

  Let us take the hassle out of Pancake Day! Meal Deal options are available, along with our famous Unlimited Lemon & Sugar!! How many can you manage??

  All are welcome!

• The Big Lighthouse Quiz | Saturday 7th February 2026 | 7pm

  All are invited to take part in The Big Lighthouse Quiz, Saturday 7th February 2026, 7pm at Oldham Hall, Great Missenden. 

  Each year Lighthouse Missenden holds events and activities to help fundraise for Lighthouse Week, 27th-31st July 2026. Tickets for the quiz are £12 each, and they welcome teams of up to 10 people. The price includes a hot/cold buffet and there will be a licensed bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase. 

  Tickets are available from https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/great-missenden/oldham-hall/the-big-lighthouse-quiz/2026-02-07/19:30/t-vxvkplq or by emailing raiff@lighthousemissenden.org.uk to reserve your place and pay cash on the night. 

• An announcement from the Reverend Nigel Spoor

  As many of you will know I have been considering retirement for the last couple of years. After much prayerful consideration over Christmas and New Year I have decided that, as I will be 75 this year, the time has come to set a date. My last Sunday in the Benefice will be Sunday 19th April 2026. This means that I will be with you through Lent, Holy Week and Easter and will give me and Irene the opportunity to search for our retirement home. This year will be a big year of change, but that isn't something to fear but is a great opportunity for the Benefice.

  May God bless you all. 

  Nigel

• Monthly Social Groups | HTP

  There are two different groups that meet monthly as a social gathering. Men’s Breakfast, meeting on the first Saturday of the month, and the Ladies’ Friday Brunch Club, meeting on the last Friday of the month. 

  Men’s Breakfast gathers in the Hall at 8.30am for a full cooked breakfast and an array of interesting speakers.

  The Ladies’ Friday Brunch Club meets at the Hildreth’s Café at 10.30am for a natter. 

  If you would be interested in joining either of these groups, please let the clergy or wardens know and they can pass your details on to the relevant organisers. 

• Craft & Praise | Love | Saturday, 7th February | 3pm-5pm | HTP

  Our next Craft & Praise is Saturday 7th February, 3pm-5pm. We'll be celebrating God's love for us! There will be 6 awesome craft activities, cake and refresments, and ending in informal worship. Donations taken on the day. For more information and to book a place, email Frances on families@htprestwood.org.uk. 

• Volunteers Needed

  We are in need of some volunteers to help at three of our weekly clubs. The more volunteers we have - the less often you are likely to need to do it. 

  This includes:

  Sparks Club | Mondays, 11.45am - 12.45pm | Prestwood Infant School 

  Light Club | Thursdays, 12.15pm - 1.15pm | Prestwood Junior School

  Toy Library | Thursdays, 9.30am - 1pm | The Annexe

  If you would like to help with any of these then please speak to Frances. 

• Support our work with Acts 435

  We work in the community with Acts 435. Acts 435 is a giving website that allows people to give money directly to others, and 100% of what is donated via Acts 435 goes directly to those in need. When so many people need so much help giving to charities and good causes can sometimes feel overwhelming and hard. Acts 435 puts people who want to help in touch with people who are in need, through a network of churches and local charities. Acts 435 enables virtual, online giving for specific needs.

  If you would like to be notified by email when a local Acts 435 is made by us, please let one of the clergy know.

• Eco Church Bronze Award for Holy Trinity

  After a thorough audit and the submission of our paperwork to the A Rocha Eco Church Awards Scheme Holy Trinity, Prestwood has been awarded the Bronze Eco Church Award. This scheme is our church's primary means of addressing the climate crisis through the PCC's Climate Strategy. We are now working on achieving the next-level Silver Award.

  Help us respond faithfully to the climate and nature crises! Join us in reaching the Silver Award!

  • Community and Global Engagement—Transforming local and global communities and ecosystems
  • Buildings—Finding energy efficient and innovative ways to manage our places of worship
  • Land—Nurturing spaces for people and nature
  • Lifestyle—Living joyfully and sustainably as followers of Christ
  • Worship and Teaching—Embedding creation care in worship, prayer and learning

• Join our Kiva Team

  

  More than 1.7 billion people around the world are unbanked and can’t access the financial services they need. Kiva is an international nonprofit, founded in 2005 in San Francisco, with a mission to expand financial access to help underserved communities thrive. They do this by crowdfunding loans and unlocking capital for the underserved, improving the quality and cost of financial services, and addressing the underlying barriers to financial access around the world. Through Kiva's work, students can pay for tuition, women can start businesses, farmers are able to invest in equipment and families can afford needed emergency care.

  We have had a team on Kiva for about ten years. In that time we have:

  • Loaned over $20,000.00
  • Made 875 different loans

  Currently there are 15 team members. You can be one of them! By lending as little as $25 on Kiva, you can be part of the solution and make a real difference in someone’s life. 100% of every dollar you lend on Kiva goes to funding loans.

  Follow the link on the website or scan the QR code and you too can Join our team today!

• HTP in the News

  Great to see the work of Holy Trinity, Prestwood featured on the BBC News website, alongside our village schools and council services. Our amazing Family Suport Worker, Fran McLean spearheads our fantastic team of volunteers who do so much work in the community, just some of which is referenced here.

  Cost of living: The hidden poverty in England's least deprived area - BBC News 

• Your invitation to Light a Candle and Make a Prayer Request in Church

  Did you know you can light a candle and make a prayer request in Holy Trinity, Prestwood? The church is open all day for everyone. You are invited to walk in and up to the altar area, light your candle and write your prayer--or just sit and spend time with God.