The Parish Church of St Leonard, Lexden

A VERY WARM WELCOME TO ST LEONARD'S

St Leonard’s is an open and welcoming Church of England parish church that has a place for everyone.  We strive to offer inspiring and accessible worship, which is centred on the Eucharist.

If you’d like to keep up with our latest news and events – please check our facebook page HERE, which has more detail and news than this site.

We take particular joy in serving children and young people through our Junior Church, Baby & Toddler Group (facebook page HERE), Messy Church, Brick Club and Youth Club. We also welcome and care for people through our regular breakfasts, friendship lunches, pastoral groups, and much more. And, of course, it’s our privilege to assist with funerals, baptisms and weddings. To find out about any of these things or for any other queries get in contact through our website www.stleonardslexde.org.uk 

We hope to see you at St Leonard’s very soon!

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Get in touch

Find out who's who at www.stleonardslexden.org.uk /contacts/people/

St Leonard's Church,
Lexden Road,
Colchester

CO3 4BL
Parish Office
(01206) 575565
The Rev'd Matt Simpkins, Priest in Charge
(01206) 577392

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What's on

The Easter Vigil and Blessing of the New Fire

for 1 hour, 30 mins
The Parish Church of St Leonard, Lexden
Lexden Road Colchester Essex, CO3 4BL, United Kingdom

A beautiful service of readings and symbols of new life.
Incense will be used at this service.
PLEASE NOTE: This service begins at 7.30pm on HOLY SATURDAY

News

Live streaming of our 9.45am Sunday Eucharist

Live streaming of our Services

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Safeguarding

Our parish of Lexden: St Leonard is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Chelmsford’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact our PSO, whose details can be find by clicking the button below, or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor on 01245 29 44 44. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

Safeguarding at St Leonard's Lexden.

The Parish Church of St Leonard, Lexden Charity No. 1128302