The Fishermen's Chapel takes its foundation from the first visit of John Wesley to Leigh in 1748 (You can read more about the history of the Chapel here). The current building sits just beside the railway line in Old Leigh, across the railway tracks behind The Crooked Billet pub.
The congregation continues to meet for worship, with different styles of service happening throughout any one month - details are below. In addition we meet for coffee every Wednesday. The church is a vital part of the life of Old Leigh and the congregation enjoys welcoming the Sea Scouts to church parade when we can. See our Vision page for more about how we, as a church, are seeking to contribute to our local community.
Our minister is Rev Heather Simmons. The Chapel is part of the Southend and Leigh Methodist Circuit.
Service times
You'd be very welcome to join us at any of our services. Our current service pattern:
1st Sunday of the month: 9.30am Communion service
2nd Sunday of the month: 7.30pm Gospel Vespers, with the Fishermen's Chapel Gospel Choir
3rd Sunday of the month: 7.30pm Anchored - our informal cafe-style worship
4th Sunday of the month: 7.30 pm Mindfulness and Meditation
