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Community Coffee Morning Event – Friday 15th May

Please join us a special Community Coffee Morning to support the work of the charity Christian Aid

Date  :     Friday 15th May 2025

Where :  St John's Church , Forest Glade, Langdon Hills,SS16 6RX 

Time   :   9.30am to 11.30am

Enjoy home made cakes , tea , coffee and friendly conversation.

We look forward to seeing you all.

 

Good Friday – 3pm at St Mary’s – An Hour at the Cross

Join us for “An Hour at the Cross"

An opportunity to spend time reflecting on Good Friday, with music, readings, prayers and meditations.

Everyone is welcome

 

Beautiful Believers – Ladies Dinner & Drinks – Thursday 30th July from 7pm

Please join us at our next Beautiful Believers ladies event

Date : Thursday 30th July

Time : 7pm onwards

Place : The Noak Bridge  , 45 Wash Road, Laindon , Basildon, SS15 4BS

Order your food when you get there or you are welcome to just join us for a drink. 

For further details please contact either Amy 07712 471461 or Jill 07906 352639

 

 

Beautiful Believers – Monthly Meditation Evenings – Tuesday 27th October

In 2026 , Beautiful Believers will be hosting our relaxing monthly meditation evenings at St John's Church, Forest Glade, SS16 6RX.

Our next meditation evening is on Tuesday 27th October.

Arrive 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start

The evening is relaxed and informal , consisting of a 30 minute Christian guided meditation in the main hall with tea and coffee served afterwards for a friendly chat in the coffee bar.

Please bring anything that will help with your comfort during the meditation like a pillow, blanket, floor mat etc..

For more information please contact  Amy 07712 471451 or Jill 07906 352639

These are free events but donations are welcome towards the Beautiful Believers hardship fund.

Why not join our WhatsApp group by contacting Amy or Jill or follow us on Facebook "Beautiful Believers Langdon Hills" to find out about future events.

We look forward to meeting you.

Future dates for your diary :-

  • Friday 20th November

 

 

All Age Service – Sunday 1st November

Our next All Age Service is on

Sunday 1st November  

11am at St John's Church

This month’s theme is:-

 "All Saints Day"

- Interactive

- Fun!

- Suitable for all ages

- Finishing by 12 noon

- Every 1st Sunday of the month

- Refreshments after the service

We look forward to seeing you.

 

Memorial Service – Sunday 1st November at 3pm

St Mary’s Church

High Road, Langdon Hills, SS16 6HY

Sunday 1st November

3 pm

All are very welcome to this special opportunity to remember loved ones who have passed away, and to light a candle in their memory.

Cards are available at the welcome desks of both St Mary's and St John's for the names of anyone you would like remembered at this service.

Refreshments will be served after the service.

Men United – Big Breakfast – 1st Saturday of the month

Join us for our monthly Men United Big Breakfast , which takes place on the first Saturday of the month.

Venue  : The Harvester , Festival Leisure Park, Basildon SS14 3TJ

Time    : 9am 

Select your own breakfast and hot drinks from the Breakfast menu. The cost is around £12-£14 per person

Come along and join our friendly group as we chat over some saturated fat!

For more info and to book a place, please contact Steve Hurley on 07921 - 875007

Meet & Greet – Our new Vicar Naomi and her family – Saturday 14th November

🌿 Welcome Afternoon 🌿

Please join us for a relaxed afternoon of food, friendship and fellowship as we warmly welcome our new Vicar, Naomi, and her family to the Parish.

📅 Saturday 14th November
🕓 4:00pm – 7:00pm
📍 St John’s Church, Forest Glade

Come along to:

  • 💬 Meet and chat with Naomi and her family and give them a warm welcome to the Parish
  • 🍽️ Bring along a favourite dish to share
  • ❤️ Enjoy a relaxed time of fellowship together

Young, old and everyone in between - all are warmly welcome!

We look forward to seeing you there and sharing a lovely afternoon together.

 

 

 

St John’s Church Christmas Fair – Saturday 28th November

Come and join us at St John's Church Christmas Fair on

Saturday the 28th November from 10am till 2pm

Fun for all the family! There will be stalls, free activities , refreshments, a raffle and more!

Meet Santa and listen to the Nativity Story being retold!

It will be a really special day and we look forward to welcoming you.

For more information please contact -  mrsjaxloveland@gmail.com 

We are raising funds for St John's Church and Pre-school & St Mary's Church so your support is really appreciated.

Youth@StJohn’s – Christmas Social on 7th December

All young people secondary school age and above are welcome to join us at St John's Church, Forest Glade, SS16 6RX

Date  -  Sunday 7th December

Event - Christmas Social

Time  -  From 6.30pm - 8.30pm

What happens ?

There will be sports & games (table tennis, table football, volleyball etc), maybe a Christmas movie, music and quiz plus space for lots of social chat while we enjoy food together.

The food may be chicken pieces, pizza's or hot dogs etc so please do let us know of any food allergies so we can cater for them.

We would love you to join us for our Christmas social. Everyone is friendly and it's a great chance to meet new people, have fun and chat together.

Please contact Nikki Hall - stjohnsca@gmail.com or text 07720 089260 for more info or you can just pop along.