All events Calendar

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 November we shall welcome Mains'l Haul Shanty Crew to entertain us. You are welcome to come and go as you please. Also, in November our usual sales tables will have Christmas in mind, so please do bring along a little money if you can to support the Friends of Hadleigh Church fundraising.

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Holy Communion [BCP]

Monthly. Every First, Third 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.

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. When there is a 5th Sunday in the month we hold a service jointly with St. Barnabas Church at 10:30am , the service being held alternately in either church.

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.

Holy Communion

Every Wednesday at for 45 mins
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 30 Dec 2026
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 (Nov. 2026). 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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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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Joint service of Holy Communion with St.Barnabas at the earlier time of 10:30am.

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

We welcome our friends from St. Barnabas Church to come and worship with us and join us in refreshments after the service.

Morning Worship

Monthly. Every First 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 time of informal fellowship.

Blue Christmas

for 1 hour, 15 mins
Hadleigh: St James the Less
High Street Hadleigh Southend, SS7 2PA, United Kingdom

Christmas can be painful if you have lost someone, or if life feels heavy just now. Blue Christmas is a quiet service with gentle music, a short reflection and space to remember. You are welcome to light a candle and have a loved one's name written on a star for our Christmas tree. There are no carols, and you are welcome simply to come and sit. If you would like to talk afterwards, a member of the clergy will be glad to.

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STRENGTH and BALANCE

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

A 45-minute class at St James led by Tabitha Miles, to build strength, balance and mobility. It begins seated, with chair-based warm-ups and stretches, then moves on to standing exercises, light weights, resistance bands and walking exercises, finishing with cool-down stretches. Everything can be done with or without weights, and it suits anyone of any age or ability - whether you find moving about harder than you used to, or simply want to keep fit. All are welcome, church-goer or not.

Friends' Christmas Concert with Gaudeamus

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

Join the Friends of Hadleigh Church for an afternoon of Christmas music with Gaudeamus, in the setting of our Norman church. It is a lovely way to start the countdown to Christmas, with friends old and new. Everyone is welcome.

Messy Church (at St. Barnabas)

Monthly. Every Second Monday at for 2 hours
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.

Carol Service

for 1 hour, 15 mins
Hadleigh: St James the Less
High Street Hadleigh Southend, SS7 2PA, United Kingdom

Come and sing the carols you love and hear the Christmas story told in readings, from God's first promises to the birth of Jesus. It is a relaxed afternoon service for the whole family, and a good way to begin Christmas week. Everyone is welcome, whether you come every week or haven't been to church in years.

Christingle

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

Christingle is a happy, short service for children and families. Every child receives a Christingle (an orange with a candle, a red ribbon and sweets), which tells the story of Jesus, the Light of the World. Children are welcome to be themselves, noise and all. The church was full last year, so do come early.

Midnight Communion

for 1 hour, 15 mins
Hadleigh: St James the Less
High Street Hadleigh Southend, SS7 2PA, United Kingdom

Celebrate the birth of Jesus at our late-night service of Holy Communion, with carols, ending just after midnight as Christmas Day begins. Gluten-free and non-alcoholic options are available. Anyone who would rather not receive Communion is welcome to come forward for a blessing.

Christmas Day BCP Service

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

Begin Christmas Day with a short, quiet service of Holy Communion (BCP), lasting about 45 minutes. It starts by being honest about how we arrive, as we are and in need of mercy, and carries us through to thanksgiving for the gift of Christ. It's a still moment before the busyness of the day. Gluten-free and non-alcoholic options are available.

Evensong

Monthly. Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 6 Dec 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.