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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

Everybody is welcome to enjoy FREE warm snacks , refreshments and other treats at our Community Hub.

This will take place at St John's Church, Forest Glade  (Postcode SS16 6RX)

Every Saturday from 27th January - 1pm to 3pm  

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

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

For further information, please contact Sally Butler at sallybutler66@icloud.com

Please do join us to celebrate Christmas. We have many services taking place at both St Mary's & St John's.

St Mary's ( Nr Miller and Carter)

Sunday 27th November at 6PM - Advent Carol Service by Candlelight

Sunday 18th December at 6:30PM - 9 Lessons and Carols

Christmas Eve - Christingle Services at 2PM & 4PM (also online), Midnight Communion at 11:30PM

St John's ( Forest Glade)

Sunday 18th December at 11AM - All Age Christmas Service

Christmas Eve - Christingle Service at 6PM **NEW**

Christmas Day - Family Service at 10:30AM

Wishing you and your families a very Happy Christmas and New Year

Memorial Service St Mary’s Sunday 6th November at 3pm

An opportunity to remember loved ones.  Fill in a request card on arrival to have the name read out during the service.  If you are unable to be at the service, Memorial name cards for you to complete are available at both St Mary’s and St John’s together with an envelope for their collection.

MEMORIAL SERVICE 2022