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 May we welcome Lynda Jiggens and Friends to entertain us. You are welcome to come and go as you please.
There will also be a Spring Plant stall outside the church doors [weather permitting] - do stop by and see if we can tempt you to buy a plant or two to brighten up your garden.

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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.

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.

Lunchtime Bible Course

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

This is a great way to grow in confidence in reading scripture. There is a choice of afternoon or evening meeting and over 8 sessions the course helps us to explore the big story of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation, making sense of how it all fits together and what it means for us today. Whether you are quite new to the Bible or have been reading it for years, it is a helpful and accessible course with teaching, discussion and space for reflection. Everyone is welcome.

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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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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7.30pm The Bible Course

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

This is a great way to grow in confidence in reading scripture. There is a choice of afternoon or evening meeting and over 8 sessions the course helps us to explore the big story of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation, making sense of how it all fits together and what it means for us today. Whether you are quite new to the Bible or have been reading it for years, it is a helpful and accessible course with teaching, discussion and space for reflection. Everyone is welcome.

Ascension Day Holy Communion

for 45 mins
St Barnabas church
St Barnabas church, corner of Church Road and Woodfield Road, Hadleigh, Essex, SS7 2EJ

We commemorate Jesus Christ's ascension into heaven by joining with our friends at St. Barnabas Church in a contemporary service of Holy Communion.

Holy Communion

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.

Quiz Night

for 1 hour
St. Michael's Church Hall
St. Michael's Church Hall, junction of Bramble Road and St. Michael's Road Daws Heath, Benfleet, SS7 2UW

Our Guides and Brownies are holding a fundraising Quiz Night in St. Michael's Church Hall, Daws Heath on Saturday 30th May, 7pm for 7:15 pm start. Tickets are £5 per person with a maximum of 8 to a table. Bring your own drinks and nibbles.
Please contact Helen Gladwin on 07941 285870 if you are interested in going along, having a good evening and supporting our uniformed organizations.

Joint service of Holy Communion

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

On the last Sunday in May we shall be welcoming our friends from St. Barnabas to come and worship with us. Please note the earlier start time - service begins at 10:30

St James' Annual Meetings

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

Our annual meetings will be held after the Sunday morning service on May 31st. Anybody living in the parish may attend and vote for Churchwardens at the short Annual Parish Meeting; anyone interested to hear what has been going on throughout the year at St. James may attend the Annual Parish Church Meeting which follows, but only those on our electoral roll may vote.

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.

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.