Vicar: Rev’d Caroline Beckett

All Saints with St James Brightlingsea

We do as much as possible free for the community, because we like to live generously. But we need to keep the lights on, so if you can afford to please give so those that cannot afford it can continue to receive the help and support they need from us.
We do as much as possible free for the community, because we like to live generously. But we need to keep the lights on, so if you can afford to please give so those that cannot afford it can continue to receive the help and support they need from us.

“Cast all your anxiety on Him because he cares for you.”

– The Bible, 1 Peter 5 v 7

Talk to God now, from your heart, in your own words. God understands. 

We aim to be a warm, welcoming and accepting Christian community, seeking to make Christ known in our community.

This is a parish with two churches – the historic mother church of All Saints’ (The Mariners’ Church, dating from the 12th century) on the edge of town – and the early 19th Century St James’ Church in the town centre.

As well as having regular services, our church of St. James’ is open for private prayer on every weekday and seeks, through various social activities and teaching programmes, to help all who are searching to discover more about Christian faith and the life of the church.

Our mother church, All Saints’, although no longer the central place of worship, is an integral and essential part of our life together. We continue to enhance its role within the affections of the community and worship there regularly.

Brightlingsea has a rich mixture of civic activities, a wide range of voluntary clubs and organisations.
In the wider community the town has a strong civic tradition in which the church is a welcome partner. The two churches play significant roles in the life of the community.

We are open:

St James’ Church is open daily from 8:30am until 3:00pm. Please note these times may vary due to special services as well as hire for private events.

Find us

  • St James’ Church, High Street, Brightlingsea CO7 0AE
  • All Saints’ Church, Church Road, Brightlingsea CO7 0RZ
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