St Dunstan's Church, Monks Risborough

Welcome to St Dunstan’s

We invite you to be part of the life and worship of our church and hope you will discover for yourself the happiness and friendship of this community which means so much to us here.

St. Dunstan’s (and the tiny chapel at St. Peter’s Owlswick) is open for everyone of all faiths and none.

If you are a newcomer to Monks Risborough, new to this church, or just a visitor, please accept this as a personal welcome to you.

This parish is committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of the children and people of all ages in our church community. The parish Safeguarding Policy, further information and contact details can be found here.

The bells will ring from approx. 10.30am to 11am (instead of 9.30am to 10am)

The bells will ring from approx. 5.30pm to 6pm (instead of 7.30pm to 9pm)

The bells will ring from approx. 6.30pm to 7pm (instead of 7.30pm to 9pm)

The bells will ring from approx. 10.30am to 11am (instead of 9.30am to 10am)

Due to some special services in May and June, there will be some alterations to the above schedule:

The bells will be rung prior to the 10.00 am service on Sundays, and for bell-ringing practice on Thursday evenings between 7.00 and 9.00 pm.

Revised Covid News

In response to on-going concerns surrounding Covid-19, we continue to strive to offer worship that is joyful and life-giving, whilst also taking precautions to keep everyone safe.

SingingWe have reintroduced sung music to our 10.00 am Sunday services, and all services of Evensong.

Spacing in St Dunstan’sThe pews in St Dunstan’s to the east of the crossing are free of restrictions. The pews at the west end of the church are kept as an area for those who wish to remain socially distanced. Please ask a sidesperson if you require assistance.

Masks and VentilationThe wearing of masks is a personal choice; we warmly encourage their use, as this is a good way of keeping people safe. Likewise, we will look to maintain good ventilation in the church wherever possible.

Services with smaller congregationsWe have many services where is a smaller congregation and no singing: every Wednesday at 10.00 am, first Sunday of the month at 8.00 am, and the second Sunday at Owlswick at 9.00 am