The season of Epiphany
Early in his ministry, Jesus was invited to teach in a synagogue in Galilee. Whilst there he was handed a scroll on which was written the Book of Isaiah, chapter 61 which talks about the work of the coming Messiah who will 'bring good news to the poor', 'release to the captives', 'freedom to the oppressed', and more besides. This long-promised Messiah will turn the unjust order of this world upside-down and lead God's people - his people - to liberation.
Rolling up the scroll, Jesus says, ‘Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.’ In short, he is that longed-for Messiah of whom Isaiah wrote. He is Saviour, the Christ, who has come to free us - God's people - from all that oppresses. This Sunday's Gospel reading reminds us that Jesus' coming has immense political as well as spiritual implications.
Every blessing, Fr Myles, Rector
Safeguarding at Saint Clement's
We are committed to ensuring Saint Clement's is a safe place for all. The Parochial Church Council of the Parish of Saint Clement's has adopted the House of Bishops' Promoting a Safer Church Safeguarding Policy Statement. Please click here for our parish Safeguarding Procedures.
Our Parish Safeguarding Representative is Gillian Alden, stclementspsr@outlook.com, do contact them with any enquiries. Click here for our safeguarding contacts.
Saint Clement's is part of the Diocese of Chelmsford. For further information about Safeguarding in the Diocese of Chelmsford click here. For information about the Diocesan Safeguarding Team and Safeguarding contacts in the Diocese of Chelmsford click here.
If you believe someone is in immediate risk of danger or harm call 999 and ask for the police.
Saint Clement
Patron Saint of Leigh-on-Sea, Bishop of Rome, Apostolic Father, Martyr, Patron Saint of Sailors, pray for us all. Click here for the Saint Clement prayer.
Bells of Saint Clement's
Bells practice is on Thursday evening, from 7.30pm, new ringers are always welcome.
Services
Regular Mass times are listed at the foot of this page.
Live-Stream from Saint Clement's
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Weekly News
Please click here for the newsletter, and here for the scripture readings for this Third Sunday of Epiphany.
Click here for our prayer calendar, and pray for the parish, that God’s will be done, and that He would bring the people of this parish into a relationship of love with Him.
Saint Clement's Churchyard
In these colder months we continue to support the wildlife in our Churchyard, which is there for us all. This beautiful garden blooms each summer due to countless hours of skilled gardening by our Church Grounds team who put in much thought, time, skill and effort to nurture the grounds. When they are in bloom PLEASE DO NOT PICK THE CHURCHYARD FLOWERS.
Donating to HARP:
HARP protects the vulnerable in our society. You can take donations to Bradbury Day Centre, 103-107 York Road, Southend-o-S SS1 2DL, Mon-Fri 9am-4pm. Can also bring items for HARP and Foodbank to St Clement's and other local churches.
What's needed: Gloves, Socks, Scarves and Jumpers. Also Bottled Water, Drinks Cartons, Squash, Coffee, Tea Bags, Sugar, Baked Beans, Spaghetti, Tinned Tomatoes, Pot / Packet Noodles, Tinned Ravioli, Macaroni Cheese, Tinned Meat, ie curry, stew, Long-life Milk, Jam and Dog Food. Also: Fray Bentos Pies, Curry Sauce, Rice Pudding, Custard, Biscuits, Soup. Toiletries too: soap bars, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo. All donations very gratefully received. Thank you!!
Face2Face Arts Chaplaincy
We are delighted to have been Venue 25 for the 2024 Art Trail, displaying the beautiful works of Violette Dooley. Art Trail 2025 will be posted as soon as we have details.
Parish Magazine for January 2025
The Saint Clement's January magazine is available in church. Filled with thought-provoking articles, and interesting insights into parish life. For an email copy please request via saintclementsleigh@outlook.com.
Fundraising
Registered Charity number: 1130512
Please see our Fundraising section for updates.
Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us, and we want to communicate with church members in a way which has their consent, and is in line with UK law on data protection. A contact details form can be downloaded here for you to complete and return so that we may contact you in the way you choose and in line with GDPR regulations.
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We extend a special welcome to those who are over 60 but not grown up yet, and to teenagers who are growing up too fast. We welcome keep-fit mums, football dads, starving artists, tree-huggers, latte-sippers, vegetarians, junk-food eaters. We welcome those who are in recovery or still addicted. We welcome you if you’re having problems or you’re down in the dumps or if you don’t like ‘organised religion.’ We’ve been there too!
If you blew all your money on the horses, you’re welcome here. We offer a welcome to those who think the earth is flat, work too hard, don’t work, can’t spell, or because grandma is in town and wanted to go to church.
We welcome those who are inked, pierced or both. We offer a special welcome to those who could use a prayer right now, had religion shoved down your throat as a kid or got lost on the London Road and wound up here by mistake. We welcome tourists, seekers and doubters, bleeding hearts ... and you!
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