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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. 

Please join us at our Beautiful Believer's Ladies Christmas Event

Date  - Friday 12th December

Time - 7.30pm

Venue - St John's Church, Forest Glade, SS16 6RX 

Festive fun & friendship with mulled wine, mince pies & Christmas cheer.

The Beautiful Believers coming together & wearing our best Christmas Jumpers!

There will be mulled wine and mince pies available but please feel free to bring other snacks and drinks to enjoy while wrapping your presents, chatting & writing cards to the sound of Christmas music. (No food with nuts due to allergies)

 Please contact - Amy 07712 471451 or Jill 07906 352639 for more info.

This is a free event but donations to our Beautiful Believers hardship fund would be much appreciated.

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 13th 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

Please join us for our Christmas Services as we enter the Advent season and celebrate the Birth of Jesus

St Mary’s Church - High Rd, Near Miller & Carter Restaurant - SS16 6HY

Sunday 7th December  - 9am Advent Carols and Communion

Sunday 21st December - 6:30pm Carols by Candlelight (A Traditional Service of 9 Lessons & Carols)

St John’s Church - SS16 6RX

Sunday 7th December - 11am All Age Advent Service

Christmas Eve – St Mary’s Church - SS16 6HY

2:00pm Christingle * (especially appropriate for those with younger children)

4:00pm Christingle * (most popular, doors closed when full!) 

11:30pm Midnight Communion

Christmas Eve – St John’s Church - SS16 6RX

6:00pm Christingle *

* Our Christingles services are always a family favourite, exploring the message of Christmas through the Christingle and raising money for the Children’s Society. 

Christmas Day – St John’s Church - SS16 6RX

10.30am Christmas Day Family Service  - Bring a present to show everyone plus best Christmas jumper competition - Wear yours with pride!

We look forward to welcoming you

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 28th February 2026 

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.

Please join us for the final St Mary's Live of 2024 at St Mary & All Saints Church, Langdon Hills, SS16 6HY

Saturday November 16th

From 7pm - 9pm  (doors open at 6.30pm)

 "Anne Sherwood  - Turkey and Tinsel"

With the welcome return of vocalist and entertainer Anne Sherwood.

An evening of popular & seasonal melodies, humour and laughter with plenty of opportunities to join in at this pre Christmas celebration.

Give it a try and bring a cushion maybe!

As usual the concert is FREE with optional donations for wine, tea, coffee & soft drinks plus nibbles welcome.

Bring some friends along to experience this wonderful performance and enjoy a wonderful evening of live entertainment in atmospheric St Mary’s.  

For further information please contact Martyn Harrison  - Email mhrson.music20@gmail.com

** There will be lighting provided on the path from the Car Park to the Church **

NB. All Artists listed are professional performers so donations towards professional fees are greatly appreciated.

Come and join us for a fun evening of music , singing , dancing and laughter …

Date  :  Saturday 6th July from 7pm – 9.30pm

Venue   :  St John’s Church, Forest Glade, Langdon Hills SS16 6RX

Free entry but donations welcome

Please bring your own drinks and nibbles (no nuts please due to allergies)

Raffle, Motown Quiz, Karaoke, Soul Train Dancing

Open to all aged 16 and over.

Please register to attend by contacting Nikki Hall - email -  stjohnsca@gmail.com

Churches Together in Basildon 

‘Together changing the spiritual climate of Basildon’

Sunday 15th September,  6.30pm at Trinity Methodist Church, 481 Clay Hill Rd, Basildon SS16 4NN. 

"Hear the Call of the Kingdom"

For more details contact Pastor Mark Barford on 07779 772331 or email: mark.barford@blueyonder.co.uk

Please join us for a relaxed evening of curry and chat!

When  : Wednesday 18th September at 7.30pm

Where : Indian Ruchi , 9 High Street , Billericay , Essex , CM12

4 course meal ( excluding drinks) is £17.95 per person.

Please contact Steve Hurley on 07921-875007 to book your place. 

Everyone is welcome to join us at our Church Family Beach day.

Bring a Picnic and lets have some fun!

Date  - Sunday 30th June

Venue - East Beach, Shoeburyness  SS3 9AD  (click on link for more details of facilities available there)

Time  - From 3pm onwards

For more details please speak to Amy, Sharifa , Tim or Alan on a Sunday at St John's Church or email our Church Administrator, Nikki Hall - stjohnsca@gmail.com