Events at St James' Church Stanstead Abbotts

Forthcoming events at St James'

As well as being open to visitors at weekends during the summer months, St James also hosts a variety of services during the year as well as events such as poetry readings, art exhibitions and musical events. Forthcoming events at the church are listed below...

St James' hosts five key church services during the year.

As the dates for the services pass, they are removed from the website.

Please see rest of page below for other events at the Church and at Stanstead bury. Please note, this page is constantly being updated with details of new events so please do come back to learn more about our future plans.

Forthcoming Church Services and Dates

Rogation Sunday

Sunday 10th May 2026 - 11:00 am

(Followed by our walk around the parish boundaries)

Benefice Communion Service

Sunday 31st May, 2026 - 11:00am

Patronal Festival/Evensong

Saturday 25th July, 2026 - 11:00am

Harvest Festival

Sunday 4th October, 2026 - 11:00 am

(Followed by our Harvest Festival Lunch, see below)

Advent Carols Service

Sunday 29th November, 2026 - 4:00pm

Full listing of events and services by month:

Rogation Sunday
Sunday 10th May
11:00 am at St. James' Church
Our annual Rogation service - followed by our walk around the parish boundaries

Benefice Communion Service
Sunday 31st May
11:00 am at St. James' Church

Patronal Festival and Evensong
Saturday 25th July
11:00 am at St. James' Church

Harvest Festival Service
Sunday 4th October
11:00 am at St. James' Church
Our annual Harvest Festival service - followed by our special Harvest Festival Lunch (see below)

Harvest Festival Lunch at Stanstead Bury

Harvest Festival Lunch
Sunday 4th October
12:30 pm The Haybarn, Stanstead Bury
A celebration of our rural community - a fabulous lunch amongst friends, with all local produce freshly prepared for your enjoyment.

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Advent Carols Service
Sunday 29th November
4:00 pm at St. James' Church
Join us for an extra special candlelit service for one of the highlights of our year.

Forthcoming events at St James'

Full listing of events and services by month:

Rogation Sunday Sunday 10th May 11:00 am at St. James' Church Our annual Rogation service - followed by our walk around the parish boundaries

Benefice Communion Service Sunday 31st May 11:00 am at St. James' Church

Patronal Festival and Evensong Saturday 25th July 11:00 am at St. James' Church

Harvest Festival Service Sunday 4th October 11:00 am at St. James' Church Our annual Harvest Festival service - followed by our special Harvest Festival Lunch (see below)