Messy Church

In January, February, October, November. Every Third Sunday at for 2 hours
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 16 Nov 2025, 18 Jan 2026, 15 Feb 2026
High Wych Memorial Hall
High Wych Memorial Hall, High Wych Rd, Sawbridgeworth, CM21 0HZ, United Kingdom

This is an all age, family friendly free event focused on having fun and creating time for us to come together and hear the stories of Jesus, plus other bible stories, and growing as a community. No need to book, just turn up!

We will do crafting, singing, listen to a story and then eat some yummy food together, what could be better on a Sunday afternoon.

Please be aware that our sessions in January and February will be held at the High Wych Memorial Hall. From March we will be back in the church and remember, this is a free event so we look forward to welcoming you!

St James The Great

Welcome to St James the Great, High Wych!

Our delightful and unusually small Victorian church was designed by C.E. Pritchett and consecrated in 1861. It has a number of interesting features including a round bell turret with a blue 'Bennet' clock, a richly decorated apse and a two-manual 'Father Willis' organ and is situated next to its C of E primary school, High Wych School, which was built at the same time.

As part of the Benefice of High Wych and Gilston with Eastwick, we have a variety of services and events at all three of our buildings, and within our communities, so check out our 'Services' and Events' page to find out what on next at St James.

We're looking to see you there!

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Get in touch

Revd Alison Jackson

The Rectory,
High Wych Road,
High Wych,
Sawbridgeworth,
Hertfordshire

CM21 0HX
PRIEST IN CHARGE
01279 790145

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What's on

Messy Church

In January, February, October, November. Every Third Sunday at for 2 hours
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 16 Nov 2025, 18 Jan 2026, 15 Feb 2026
High Wych Memorial Hall
High Wych Memorial Hall, High Wych Rd, Sawbridgeworth, CM21 0HZ, United Kingdom

This is an all age, family friendly free event focused on having fun and creating time for us to come together and hear the stories of Jesus, plus other bible stories, and growing as a community. No need to book, just turn up!

We will do crafting, singing, listen to a story and then eat some yummy food together, what could be better on a Sunday afternoon.

Please be aware that our sessions in January and February will be held at the High Wych Memorial Hall. From March we will be back in the church and remember, this is a free event so we look forward to welcoming you!

Safeguarding

The parish of St James, High Wych 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 St.Albans’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.

See our Safeguarding Benefice page for our policy

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St James The Great Charity No. 632078