Holy Communion on Maundy Thursday

Occurring
for 3 hours
Venue
Hadleigh: St James the Less
Address
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.

Hadleigh: St James the Less

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.

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Rev Mark Smeed

Associate Minister
01268 211009
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Holy Communion on Maundy Thursday

Occurring
for 3 hours
Venue
Hadleigh: St James the Less
Address
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.

Safeguarding

"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."