Author Archive Steve Hurley

Please join us as we host a BIG BRUNCH event in aid of the charity Mind 

SATURDAY 30th March 

11am at St John's Church 

On the menu - Delicious pancakes, juice and hot drinks

Suggested donation of £5 per person ( children eat for free)  plus there will be a raffle on the day.

To book your place , please contact Sally Butler on 07860 235966

NexGen, a free kids club for 7 to 11 year olds has now started at St John’s!

The club will run from 6pm - 8pm on the last Saturday of each month, next club is on Saturday 28th September.

Club evenings will involve structured activities, games, crafts and more for the kids to enjoy, have fun and make new friends.

There will be a tuck shop for the children, and tea and coffee for parents if they choose to stay while the club is running.

If you would like more information or would like to register your child, please feel free to talk to Kate or Keith on Sundays or contact Church Administrator Nikki.

Registration forms and a sign up list are also available at both churches on Sundays.

You can also email Kate and Keith directly – nexgenkidsclub@gmail.com

Join us for a fun day out at our Summer Fair

Date : Saturday 8th July

From  : 10am -3pm

Lots of stalls , activities , food and more...

Help us to raise funds for the Parish and our Pre-school

We look forward to seeing you

Please join us for our first Quiz Night of 2023 

Date  - Saturday 13th May

Time  - Arrive at 7pm for a 7.30pm start

Place  - St Johns Church , Forest Glade , SS16 6RX

Entry is £5 per person ( Max 8 per table)

Bring your own drinks and nibbles

Games & Raffle on the night

Please book your place in advance by contacting  Nikki  - email - stjohnsca@gmail.com 

Men United is a new men's group formed to allow our men to get to know one another and have some blokey time!

There will be various events organised throughout the year.

Join us for a BIG BREAKFAST at the Toby Carvery, Basildon

Saturday 4th March at 8.30AM

The cost per person for Full English with Tea & Coffee is £10.

For further details on the Big Breakfast and to book your place please contact

Steve Hurley  - 07921-875007

What is Alpha?

Alpha is a series of 10 interactive sessions that freely explore the Christian Faith.

Our Alpha course will be starting on

Thursday 26th January 2023

Starts 7.15pm (for 7.30pm start) to 9.30pm at St John’s Church, Forest Glade.

For  more info and to book a place please contact our Church Administrator Nikki.

Phone: 07720 089260 or Email: stjohnsca@gmail.com

There will be a meal followed by a short talk , and then opportunity for group discussions.

All are welcome, why not bring a friend!

We will be running a Mind The Gap session on

Thursday 12th January 2023

Starts 7.15pm (for 7.30pm start) to 9.30pm  at St John’s Church, Forest Glade.

For info and to book a place please contact our Church Administrator Nikki.

Phone: 07720 089260 or Email: stjohnsca@gmail.com

There will be a meal followed by a short talk , and then opportunity for group discussions.

Reverend Jeremy Noles will be talking on:  IS THERE MORE TO LIFE THAN THIS? 

All are welcome, why not bring a friend!

Please join us for carol singing and refreshments on our Community Christmas Carol Walk.

We will be meeting at St John's at 10am on Saturday 14th of December, then taking a gentle walk down to the Langdon Nature Discovery Visitor Centre where we will be singing a selection of traditional and well-loved Carols.

If you are driving to the Visitor Centre we should be there at around 10.30am.  Centre SAT NAV code is SS16 6EB