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Our next All Age Service is on

Sunday 6th July 2025

11am at St John's Church

This month’s theme is:-

"The Lord’s Prayer part 2: Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven"

- 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.

If you fancy a quick coffee and chat after dropping the kids off or just meeting with friends or neighbours for a catch-up then our new Coffee morning is for you!

Café Refresh will be open every Wednesday morning during term time at St John's Church.

It starts at 8.45am and finishes by 10.30am, but come and go as you want.

There is fresh made coffee and tea with plenty of biscuits and soft drinks for everyone to enjoy.

 £1 per coffee or tea and 50p for juice 

We have a card machine available for those who wish to pay for drinks by card.

There is a small children's area with toys to amuse the younger ones , but young and old are very welcome to join us.

We look forward to welcoming you to Café Refresh.

Please join us for our next Sunday evening worship service at St John’s Church, Forest Glade , SS16 6RX

Sunday 6th July, 6.15 for 6.30pm start 

Space to

• worship
• pray
• listen to God
• share words of encouragement and scripture
• receive and offer prayer ministry.

Our theme for this session is " I am the Lord who heals you"

An opportunity for you to encounter Jesus, and to receive prayer & anointing for healing (for yourself or someone else) in the power of the Holy Spirit.

“Heal me, O Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise.”     Jeremiah 17:14

"Help yourself" refreshments will be available during the service and we aim to finish by 8pm.

This summer, why not make some time to rest , be restored and be renewed in Gods wonderful presence.

If you would like more information about the Encounter Service please contact Jill Hurley on 07906 352639.

In 2025 , Beautiful Believers will be hosting our relaxing monthly meditation evenings.

Our next meditation evening is on Friday 11th July 

  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.

Please join us at St John's Church for our Church Family BBQ and Alpha Celebration.

The BBQ will take place on Sunday 20th July at 1pm  (after the 11am service at St John's)

Free BBQ Food will be provided (Donations welcome)

Contact Eddy Lee for further info or if you have any special dietary requirements.

Everyone is welcome.

Community Walk

We are blessed in Langdon Hills to have so much beautiful nature on our doorstep. God’s wonder is truly all around us. Please join us for a lovely walk through the woods to Langdon Nature Discovery Centre every 4th Saturday of the month (weather permitting). Meeting outside St John’s Church at 9.30am, the gentle stroll gives us the opportunity to chat and admire the changing seasons as we wander down to the Sensory Garden and then stop for refreshments at the Discovery Centre, which is a perfect opportunity to connect with the local community.

If you would prefer to meet us at the Langdon Nature Discovery Centre for coffee, we will be there at approx 10am. The Post code for the centre is SS16 6EB.

The next Community Walk is scheduled for -

Saturday 26th July 2025 

Everyone is welcome.

Good non slip walking shoes and warm clothing is recommended for the Autumn and Winter walks.

Please get in touch here for more information.

St John's Church Gardens

Church volunteers have now taking over looking after the gardens at St John's Church. If you would like to join a small team of friendly helpers please get in touch here.

Why not pop in to St Mary's , our beautiful historic Church at the top of Langdon Hills on a Saturday morning from 26th July to 30th August inclusive

Refreshments will be available between 10am-12noon on 6 consecutive Saturdays

Serving Tea, Coffee, biscuits, cold drinks and cakes (donations welcome)

Walkers and dog walkers are very welcome.

There will also be a display of pictures and posters depicting the history of Langdon Hills and Basildon.

We look forward to seeing you.

Our St Mary's service continues to be broadcast online.

When you follow the link you will be taken to a youtube page. You do NOT need to have or create a youtube account to view the video. To watch go to the videos section and click on the video you want.  Previous services will also be there.

You can find the service in the video section by following this Link

If you would like an order of service follow this Link

Hebrews 13v16:

And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

In these troubling times which is causing anxiety for many, it’s time to reach-out and support one another.

We want to encourage people to join a new WhatsApp group ‘Reaching-Out’ to provide a simple way to connect folks so that they can ask for support, ministry, advice or give your time to support others.  You just need to give us your name and mobile details.

We also are encouraging folks to subscribe on our website so you can receive information directly on what’s happening in our church.

Don’t feel you are alone – our church wants to help.

Please hand your details to one of our church wardens or email comms@langdonhills.net or text 07470 127533