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Guides

Every Wednesday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
St Michael's Hall
St Michael's Hall, Dawes Heath Road, SS7 2UW

Guides - there is space for new girls, aged 10 - 14, to join our Guide unit. Please look at the attached report to see all the exciting things we do throughout the year.
Contact: [email protected]

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Morning Worship

Monthly. Every First, Third Sunday at for 1 hour
Hadleigh: St James the Less
High Street Hadleigh Southend, SS7 2PA, United Kingdom

A service of Common Worship with hymns and a sermon. Refreshments served before [from 10:30am] and after the service - please do join us for this short time of informal fellowship.

Nine Lessons and Carols

for 1 hour
Hadleigh: St James the Less
High Street Hadleigh Southend, SS7 2PA, United Kingdom

Come along and enjoy this traditional Christmas service of Bible readings and carols, assisted this year by the Christmas Singers.

Kettle's On

Every Tuesday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
St Barnabas church
St Barnabas church, corner of Church Road and Woodfield Road, Hadleigh, Essex, SS7 2EJ

Hosted by St. Barnabas Church, inviting you to go along for tea, coffee and a chat.

Christingle and Crib Service

for 1 hour
Hadleigh: St James the Less
High Street Hadleigh Southend, SS7 2PA, United Kingdom

Come and find out about the meaning and symbolism of the Christingle and have your own one to enjoy, while focussing on the nativity scene at the heart of the service.

Brownies, for girls aged 7 - 10.

Every Wednesday at for 1 hour, 15 mins
St Michael's Hall
St Michael's Hall, Dawes Heath Road, SS7 2UW

There is space for new Brownies at the moment (Aug. 2025). Read the attached report to see what kind of activities take place throughout the year and if any girl is interested in joining, please register with girl guiding online or contact them at :
[email protected]

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Midnight Holy Communion

for 1 hour
Hadleigh: St James the Less
High Street Hadleigh Southend, SS7 2PA, United Kingdom

Holy Communion to usher in Christmas Day.

Christmas Morning Service

for 1 hour
St Barnabas, corner of Church Rd/Woodfield Rd, Hadleigh
St Barnabas, corner of Church Rd/Woodfield Rd, Hadleigh, SS7 2EJ

Celebrating Christmas with a service of Holy Communion at ST BARNABAS church at 9:30am

Holy Communion

Monthly. Every Second, Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour
Hadleigh: St James the Less
High Street Hadleigh Southend, SS7 2PA, United Kingdom

A contemporary service of Holy Communion every 2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday at 11am. Refreshments served both before (from10:30am) and after the service.

Holy Communion

Monthly. Every First Sunday at for 45 mins
Hadleigh: St James the Less
High Street Hadleigh Southend, SS7 2PA, United Kingdom

Said service using Book of Common Prayer, led by Rev. Pete Hillman or Archdeacon Sue.

Evensong

Monthly. Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
Hadleigh: St James the Less
High Street Hadleigh Southend, SS7 2PA, United Kingdom

The 1662 BCP sung service of Evensong (hymns, psalm and canticles) and a sermon.

Holy Communion

Every Wednesday at for 45 mins
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 24 Dec 2025, 31 Dec 2025
Hadleigh: St James the Less
High Street Hadleigh Southend, SS7 2PA, United Kingdom

Modern service with hymns and a sermon. Please join us for refreshments after the service.
PLEASE NOTE that as from November 2025, the Wednesday Holy Communion service will resume being a weekly event and we look forward to welcoming regular attendees and newcomers alike as Rev Mark takes up his ministry among us.

Beat and Beans

Monthly. Every Second Saturday at for 2 hours
Hadleigh: St James the Less
High Street Hadleigh Southend, SS7 2PA, United Kingdom

FREE event - live music, a variety of refreshments and space to chat. In December we welcome back Hadleigh Voices and look forward to their selection of carols and Christmas music. You are welcome to come and go as you please.
Just in case you've not heard, very sadly Graham, our brilliant organiser of Beat'n'Beans, passed away in May. We are keen to ensure that Graham’s legacy lives on, by continuing with music events on the second Saturday of every month and if you know of any other local music groups who would like to come along and support this community event, please do ask them to get in touch.

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Messy Church (at St. Barnabas)

Monthly. Every Second Monday at for 2 hours, 30 mins
St Barnabas church
St Barnabas church, corner of Church Road/Woodfield Road, Hadleigh, SS7 2EJ.

Messy Church is a way of being Church for families and others. It is Christ-centred, for all ages, based on creativity, hospitality and celebration. There are activities to get involved in, a Bible story and a meal to enjoy together. Everything is free to partake in, though donations are always welcome. There will be no meeting in August.