All events Calendar Lent & Easter

Holy Communion

Monthly. Every Second, Third, 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, 3rd and 4th Sunday at 11am. Refreshments served both before (from10:30am) and after the service.

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.

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.

Lent Meetings [afternoon]

Every Tuesday at for 1 hour
Baptist church
Baptist church, Falbro Crescent, Hadleigh, SS7 2SE

An inter-Church weekly meeting, every Thursday and Tuesday in Lent from February 26th, for a time of Bible study and prayer. The meetings are held at the Baptist church on the corner of Beresford Gardens and Falbro Crescent (SS7 2SE) and refreshments are available before the meetings, which start at 7:30pm on Thursdays and repeated at 1:30pm the following Tuesday. This year we shall be studying the book of Lamentations All are welcome.

Holy Communion

Every Wednesday at for 45 mins
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.

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]

View attachment

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]

View attachment

ALPHA Course

Every Wednesday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Hadleigh: St James the Less
High Street Hadleigh Southend, SS7 2PA, United Kingdom

Alpha is a relaxed, friendly course where anyone can explore the Christian faith and ask life’s big questions. Each session includes time to connect, a short video, and open conversation in small groups — with no pressure and no obligation.

Lent Meetings [evening]

Every Thursday at for 1 hour
Baptist church
Baptist church, Falbro Crescent, Hadleigh, SS7 2SE

An inter-Church weekly meeting, every Thursday and Tuesday in Lent from February 26th, for a time of Bible study and prayer. The meetings are held at the Baptist church on the corner of Beresford Gardens and Falbro Crescent (SS7 2SE) and refreshments are available before the meetings, which start at 7:30pm on Thursdays and repeated at 1:30pm the following Tuesday. This year we shall be studying the book of Lamentations All are welcome.

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 March we welcome "Darren & John" to entertain us. 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 last 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.

More info

Mothering Sunday service

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

A service when we give thanks for all mothers. Refreshments served both before [10:30am] and after the service.

PALM SUNDAY Joint Service

for 1 hour
St Barnabas
St Barnabas, corner of Church road and Woodfield Road, Hadleigh, SS7 2EJ

No service in St. James this morning but we are invited to St Barnabas for a joint service of Holy Communion. Please NOTE the earlier start time [and that the clocks go forward on 28th March].

NO SERVICE at ST. JAMES

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

There is a joint service of HC at St. Barnabas this morning but note the earlier start time of 10:30 AND that the clocks went forward an hour last night

Holy Communion on Maundy Thursday

for 3 hours
Hadleigh: St James the Less
High Street Hadleigh Southend, SS7 2PA, United Kingdom

A Holy Communion service to remember the Last Supper that Jesus shared with his friends, when he took bread and wine, blessed them, and gave them to his disciples. He urged them to continue to do this after his death in remembrance of him — and Christians have done so ever since whenever we gather for Holy Communion.

After the service there will be an optional two-hour time of quiet reflection, inspired by the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed on the night before the cross. This will be a gentle, prayerful space to sit, reflect, and be with God — you are welcome to come and go as you please. The hope is to offer a simple place of stillness in the busyness of Holy Week.

Walk of Witness: Christians Together on Good Friday

for 1 hour, 30 mins
Hadleigh Methodist Church
Hadleigh Methodist Church, Chapel Lane Hadleigh, SS7 2PQ

Ecumenical service followed by walk of witness, with refreshments afterwards.

Good Friday devotion

for 3 hours
Hadleigh: St James the Less
High Street Hadleigh Southend, SS7 2PA, United Kingdom

Join us this Good Friday for at the Cross — you’re welcome to come at any time between 12 noon and 3pm on Friday 3rd April.

The devotion will include silence, Bible readings, hymns, and guided reflections, arranged in six 30-minute blocks. You can stay for a full hour, or simply come and go as you please during the afternoon.

Easter Sunrise service

for 1 hour
Hadleigh Castle
Hadleigh Castle, At the end of Castle Lane, Hadleigh, SS7 2AP

As the sun rises over Hadleigh Castle, we gather in the early morning to celebrate the greater dawn of Easter: the light of Christ rising in the world.

Hadleigh Christians meet together for a brief, ecumenical Sunrise Service at Hadleigh Castle at 6:10am on Sunday 5th April, with churches from across Hadleigh, and music led by the Salvation Army. In the gentle light of morning, we will renew our baptism vows together, reminding ourselves that Christ’s light is not only around us, but also within us — kindled in our hearts, and sent out to be shared.

All are warmly welcome.

Easter Eucharist [BCP]

for 45 mins
Hadleigh: St James the Less
High Street Hadleigh Southend, SS7 2PA, United Kingdom

A said service using the Book of Common Prayer.

Easter Day Eucharist

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

All are welcome to come and join the joyful celebration of Jesus' resurrection from the dead - in defeating death Jesus ,gave us all the hope of salvation and our own resurrection to eternal life in heaven. Refreshments are served both before [from 10:30am] and after the service.

Holy Communion

Monthly. Every First Sunday at for 45 mins
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 5 Apr 2026
Hadleigh: St James the Less
High Street Hadleigh Southend, SS7 2PA, United Kingdom

Said service using Book of Common Prayer.

Morning Worship

Monthly. Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 5 Apr 2026
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 time of informal fellowship.

Evensong

Monthly. Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 5 Apr 2026
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.