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Please join us at our Easter Holiday Fair on

Saturday 18th March  from 10am - 3pm

Fun for the whole family with

• Stalls
• Activities
• Retelling of the Easter story
• Easter Egg hunt
• Refreshments

and much more...

We look forward to seeing you there.

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

Our next All Age Service is on

Sunday 1st October 2023

11am at St John's Church

This month’s theme is "Harvest Festival: Food for the body and the soul"

- Interactive

- Fun!

- Suitable for all ages

- Finishing by 12 noon

- Refreshments after the service

We look forward to seeing you.

Harvest Donations

Donations of non-perishable food is very welcome.

These will be given to Hope Community Supermarket which helps those struggling with their food bills.

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!

Sunday 18th December, 11am:

All Age Christmas Service

St John’s Church, Forest Glade

A short service suitable for all ages as we prepare to celebrate Christmas, and featuring ’The Story of the Grumpy Innkeeper’!

Christmas Eve, 24th December: Christingle Services

Always a family favourite, exploring the message of Christmas through the Christingle and raising money for the Children’s Society.

2pm and 4pm at St Mary’s Church, near Miller and Carter

6pm at St John’s Church, Forest Glade

Christmas Day Family Service, 10.30am:

St John’s Church, Forest Glade

A short service including

-  An opportunity for children to bring a present to show everyone.

-  Best Christmas jumper competition - wear yours with pride!

-  The Christmas story retold in a way you’ve never heard before!

We’d love you to join us at any of these services.

For further details please email  stjohnsca@gmail.com or call  07720 089260

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

Saturday the 2nd of December from 10am till 3pm

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

Meet Father Christmas 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 -  MrsJaxLoveland@gmail.com 

Everybody is welcome to enjoy free homemade soup and rolls, refreshments and other treats at our Parish Community Hub.

From Saturday 25th March till Sat 29th April , St John's Church will be open to everyone from 12pm - 3pm where free homemade soup, snacks and refreshments will be served.

Community Hub is a safe place to chat and meet other folks every Saturday.

Why not join us as we gather together to enjoy good food, great hospitality and meet new friends!

For further information, feel free to contact Sally Butler at sallybutler66@icloud.com