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. 

• Palm Cross Making Workshop

  Calling all budding makers of palm crosses!

  We need some willing fingers to help turn this year's palm leaves into palm crosses ready for Palm Sunday. We will be meeting on Tuesday 24th March at 2pm in the Annexe, if you are able to help please come along. No prior experience necessary. 

• Farewell to the Reverend Nigel Spoor

  As you are aware, Nigel is retiring from our Benefice. His last service in both churches will be on Sunday 19th April.

  You are all invited to a social evening at Holy Trinity, Prestwood on Friday 17th April from 7.00 to 9.00 pm, so we can say goodbye to Nigel and Irene.

  Nigel has requested that we do not have a collection, but we shall have a card for you all to sign.

  There will be a sign-up sheet nearer the time, to help us with catering.

• Lent Appeal 2026

  This Lent, we aim to raise awareness and support two focused, achievable targets at a local and international level.

  • Local: Bucks Mind which delivers mental health services in Buckinghamshire and East Berkshire to tackle stigma, barriers and isolation so that everyone can access mental health support when they need it.
  • International: Siyabulela Pre-school, South Africa, a small pre-school in a township west of Cape Town. It serves children from the local Township, as well as the Informal Settlement.

  More information on both charities can be found in our Lent Appeal booklet.

   

  We are aiming to raise a target figure of £3,500. All funds raised will be split equally between the two projects we are supporting. Any amount raised above and beyond this target will simply allow our two supported projects to go further.

  You can donate by either:

  1. Scanning the QR code.
  2. Donating online at htprestwood.org.uk/lentappeal2026
  3. A cheque made payable to HTP and marked "Lent Appeal 2026" on the reverse. Please hand to a member of the clergy, one of the church wardens, the Church Treasurer or the Church Office.

• Renewal of the Electoral Roll 2026 | HTP

  It is time to review the Electoral Roll for Holy Trinity, Prestwood. Being on the roll allows a person to attend the Annual Parochial Meeting on Sunday 26th April 2026 and to take part in the proceedings. If you are not on the current roll and would like to join, printed blank forms may be obtained by emailing the Church Office, secretary@htprestwood.org.uk, or leaving a phone message on 01494 863805. Alternatively, an electronic copy is available here: Form-1-Application-for-enrolment-church-electoral-roll.pdf which can also be emailed to the Church Office. If you are currently on the roll there is nothing you need do.

  All forms need to be returned by Thursday 2nd April 2026 for you to be included on the new roll. Forms must be posted to the Church Office at the following address: 134 Wycombe Road, Prestwood, Great Missenden, HP16 0HJ. 

• 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. 
    • If you would like an ‘in-person’ session you are invited to join our friends at St Peter and St Paul, Great Missenden. These take place on a Sunday, 4.30-5.00pm.

      • Week 1. 22 February | Sharing in Prayer

      • Week 2. 1 March | Sharing the Scriptures

      • Week 3. 8 March | Sharing Communion

      • Week 4. 15 March | Sharing in Service

      • Week 5. 22 March | Sharing the Good News

  • 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) 

• 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.

• Planning an event? We can provide the venue.

  If you are arranging an event and are interested in using the Church Hall, Church, Cottage or Marquee then please get in touch! You can contact Lesley at marketing@htprestwood.org.uk for more information. 

• Sponsor the Flowers and Music

  Many people would like to sponsor the church flowers or music on a particular Sunday in memory of a loved one. If you would like to sponsor flowers or music then please speak to the Rector, a church warden or contact Amy in the office to make the arrangements. Suggested sponsorship is £30 for flowers or music for £50, but other donations are also welcome.