What's on at St Peter & St Paul
Here you will find a calendar and additional notices about services, group meetings and other church events. Events and special services are always being added and regular patterns may change from time to time – please check back for the latest information. Most services and events take place in the church – those that are in other locations are denoted in red.
Calendar for April 2026
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Mar 30, 2026(3 events) Mar 30, 2026 – A service of Holy Communion for Monday in Holy Week – The traditional service of Compline derives its name from a Latin word meaning ‘completion’ (completorium). It is a service of quietness and reflection, and we have Compline services on Monday and Tuesday of Holy Week. |
Mar 31, 2026(3 events) Mar 31, 2026 – A simple service of morning prayer in the church – The traditional service of Compline derives its name from a Latin word meaning ‘completion’ (completorium). It is a service of quietness and reflection, and we have Compline services on Monday and Tuesday of Holy Week. |
Apr 1, 2026(3 events) Apr 1, 2026 – – |
Apr 2, 2026(4 events) Apr 2, 2026 – A service of Morning Prayer for Maundy Thursday – A service of Holy Communion to makrk Maundy Thursday, with foot washing followed by a silent watch in the church – The Altar of Repose is by tradition a place where the bread and wine that remains after our Maundy Thursday service is left for the evening, accompanied by candles and flowers. It commemorates the story of the Garden of Gethsemane, and the watch involves prayers, readings, songs and silence. |
Apr 3, 2026(3 events) Apr 3, 2026 – An Easter Egg Hunt for families with pre/primary aged children at the Catholic Church on West Street – Three hours of readings and prayers to mark the time of the Crucifixion. You are free to join and to leave at any point. |
Apr 4, 2026(3 events) Apr 4, 2026 – Morning prayer for Holy Saturday – 
Join us to make our Easter Garden in the church porch - and make a small one to take home |
Apr 5, 2026(3 events) Apr 5, 2026 – We begin Easter Sunday with an early morning service followed by breakfast – |
Apr 6, 2026(1 event) – 
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Apr 7, 2026(1 event) – A simple service of morning prayer in the church |
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Apr 9, 2026
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Apr 10, 2026(1 event) – 
Join us in the Church Hall for a cuppa and a chat, fun activities and reminiscences – everyone is welcome |
Apr 11, 2026
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Apr 12, 2026(2 events) – An informal service of worship with a band – A traditional said service of Holy Communion |
Apr 13, 2026(1 event) –
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Apr 14, 2026(1 event) – A simple service of morning prayer in the church |
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Apr 16, 2026(2 events) – 
Church Mice is a church baby and toddler group that meets on a Thursday morning at the back of church. – 
We are a diverse and sociable group who enjoy one another’s company, lots of chat, laughs and numerous cups of tea. Alongside all the interaction we are busy making items in knitting, crochet and cross stitch. |
Apr 17, 2026
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Apr 18, 2026
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Apr 19, 2026(2 events) – A formal service of Holu Communion – |
Apr 20, 2026(1 event) –
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Apr 21, 2026(1 event) – A simple service of morning prayer in the church |
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Apr 23, 2026(1 event) –
Church Mice is a church baby and toddler group that meets on a Thursday morning at the back of church. |
Apr 24, 2026
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Apr 25, 2026
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Apr 26, 2026(2 events) – An informal service of Holy Communion – A traditional service of Evensong using the Book of Common Prayer (BCP) |
Apr 27, 2026(1 event) –
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Apr 28, 2026(1 event) – A simple service of morning prayer in the church |
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Apr 30, 2026(1 event) –
Church Mice is a church baby and toddler group that meets on a Thursday morning at the back of church. |
May 1, 2026(1 event) –
Join us in the Church Hall for a cuppa and a chat, fun activities and reminiscences – everyone is welcome |
May 2, 2026
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May 3, 2026(2 events) – – |
Services and Events
Holy Week and Easter
We have a range of services all the way through Holy Week and Easter – you can find all the details here
Olney Cherry Fair
Our annual Cherry Fair takes place at the end of June. This year it’s on Sunday 28th June, and preparations are already underway!
Regular Groups
Church in the Pub
On Monday 23rd February we’re launching “Church in the Pub” – a chance to ask questions and talk about the Christian faith in an evening session at The Bull between 7:30pm and 8:30pm, led by Fr. Ben
Memory Club
Dates for our Memory Club meetings in the first half of 2026 have now been published. Join us for a cuppa and a chat, fun activities and reminiscences – everyone is welcome!
Exploring Faith
Our “Exploring Faith” group will running a weekly course for Lent. Dates for our meetings are now available – everyone welcome!
Knitty Stitchers
Knitty Stitchers meet in the Church on 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month from 1pm – 3pm.
Bellringers
Our bells are rund at Sunday servcies and special events. The bellringers meet to practice on Mondays between 7:30pm and 9:00pm in the church
Church Mice
Church Mice is a group for babies and young children with their parents or carers. The group meets in the church on Thursday mornings between 10am and 11am during term time