Mission is the heart of our church, and of our lives as Christians.

The word ‘mission’ itself comes from a word meaning ‘to be sent’. As Christians we believe we are sent out to show God’s love to the world through who we are and what we do.

At St Leonard’s we try to do this through a number of projects where we reach out or go out to the community of Lexden and beyond to address the need around us. Some examples of our mission work include a bereavement group, lunches for the isolated (Friendship Lunch), a long and close relationship with the Colchester CMA Debt Centre which helps those struggling with money, a brick club, and much more! 

If you’d like to join us for a Friendship Lunch or find out any more about any of these things please email admin@stleonardslexden.org.uk

Lexden Bereavement Support Group

Have You been Bereaved?
Losing a loved one can leave you feeling adrift; talking and meeting with others in a similar situation may help.

Lexden Bereavement Support Group offers the opportunity to chat over a cup of tea. The group is informal and relaxed, and led by trained volunteers.

It is open to people of all faiths or none and all backgrounds, and is usually run on Thursday afternoons fortnightly.

If you would like to attend – or to find out more – please telephone Margaret on 01206 547803 or email bereavement (at) stleonardslexden.org.uk, replacing the (at) with @