Rev. Mark Smeed has been appointed to serve the Hadleigh Churches as part of the Benfleet, Thundersley, Hadleigh Team Ministry. He has now been licensed to serve as the Associate Minister for the Hadleigh Churches and will start taking services in St. James the Less on 26th October. We welcome Mark and his family to Hadleigh and look forward to sharing worship and ministry with them.
Contacts:
Claire Littlejohn (Newsletter): 01268 757557 [email protected]
Revd Mark Smeed: 01268 211009 [email protected]
St James the Less is a stunningly beautiful grade one listed building and offers a comfortable, warm and well-lit environment for Christian worship. The Saxon and Norman architecture is complemented by a range of contemporary features which include baby-changing facilities, easy access for those with disabilities, a hearing loop system, a modern meeting room and a new carpeted worship area.
"The parish of Hadleigh: St James the Less is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Chelmsford’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services."
