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Shaping the future of Love Southend

Shaping the future of Love Southend

Following the vision and consultation morning we held in March, the Servant Team of Love Southend met with a group of Christian leaders from across the city at the end of September. Robert and Clare Davis, the church leaders at Leigh Salvation Army, welcomed and hosted us. Sensitively led by Lewis Saville, worship leader at St. John’s, we worshipped together, listened for anything God was saying as we waited on him, and prayed together.

We went on to affirm the areas of Love Southend ministry that continue to have life, momentum and a sense of God’s favour and blessing.

We had honest and insightful discussions about how to make elements of Love Southend’s ministry more effective than they have been. Specifically we focused on the way Love Southend could better: foster relationships of trust and honour across the city; celebrate and serve local churches and city-wide Christian ministries; and participate in advancing God’s kingdom into every sphere of Southend city life.

It was an encouraging start to a work that is still definitely one in progress! We are very grateful to all those who have volunteered to be part of discerning God’s heart for Love Southend as we seek to play our part in God’s exciting plans for his church and the city!

If you would like to know more please be in touch with any member of the Servant Team via info@lovesouthend.org

The Love Southend Servant Team and Christian Leaders from the city of Southend
Congratulations on SAVS Community Award Nomination!

Congratulations on SAVS Community Award Nomination!

We are delighted to share that Ruth Verrinder, member of Love Southend’s Servant Team, has been selected to be a finalist in SAVS’ Southend Volunteer Awards 2025 in the Connected Communities category. Ruth’s nomination was initiated by a previous District Commander of Police who experienced Ruth’s commitment to support and serve those carrying responsibility in… Continue Reading

Jobs: Exciting Ministry Opportunities at St Andrew’s Church, Westcliff

Jobs: Exciting Ministry Opportunities at St Andrew’s Church, Westcliff

We’re thrilled to announce two new pioneering roles as part of the St Andrew’s Revitalisation Project: Worship Pastor (Part-Time) and Children, Youth and Families’ Pastor (Full-Time). These are fantastic opportunities to be part of a growing team, stepping into a fresh season of mission and ministry. For more details and to apply follow this link:… Continue Reading

Shoebury Gospel Hall Closes & Clearance Open Day

Shoebury Gospel Hall Closes & Clearance Open Day

Dear Friends, Please excuse this less than personal contact re Shoebury GH. As you will imagine, we have a considerable number of people and organisations to contact. At the outset, we want to thank you for your support in person and prayer for the church over many years, the Lord has blest the work, many… Continue Reading

Nowhere to Lay My Head? | ‘Towards a Christian response to housing in Southend’

Nowhere to Lay My Head? | ‘Towards a Christian response to housing in Southend’

Held at Southend City Baptist Church, No Place to Lay My Head? was a collaborative housing conference hosted by the Anglican, Baptist, and Methodist churches and the Love Southend network. Bringing together voices from across Southend, the evening aimed to inform, engage, and inspire a Christian response to the urgent housing challenges facing the region.… Continue Reading

Love Southend Vision and Consultation Morning: A Hopeful Step Forward for Our City

Love Southend Vision and Consultation Morning: A Hopeful Step Forward for Our City

On Saturday 22 March 2025, people from across Southend gathered together for the Love Southend Vision and Consultation morning—an uplifting and encouraging time of connection, conversation and collective visioning. It was a morning marked by honest reflection, inspiring worship and a deep sense of unity among the body of Christ in our city. The event brought… Continue Reading

Southend Christian Bookshop to Close After 53 Years

Southend Christian Bookshop to Close After 53 Years

After 53 years of serving the Christian community in Southend and Essex, we believe that the Lord is calling time on Southend Christian Bookshop. We are looking back with grateful hearts, rejoicing in the faithfulness of our Father God. Without His everlasting arms beneath us, we would have finished long ago. Tom Tyer opened the… Continue Reading

Jobs: Operations Manager Vacancy

Jobs: Operations Manager Vacancy

We are looking for a full-time Operations Manager to join our team at Lifestreams, based at Saint Peter’s, Westcliff. They will be responsible for general running of the operational and administrative activities of the Lifestreams Churches. Closing Date: 6th April 2025 Interviews: w/c 14th April 2025 For job description and application details please visit our… Continue Reading

Volunteering: Southend CAP Debt Advice Centre Seek Two Debt Coaches (Southend & Rayleigh)

Volunteering: Southend CAP Debt Advice Centre Seek Two Debt Coaches (Southend & Rayleigh)

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Southend CAP Debt Advice Centre are looking for two part-time Volunteer Debt Coaches—one for Rayleigh and one for Southend—to join our team and help bring hope and financial freedom to those struggling with debt. As a Debt Coach, you will work alongside the Centre… Continue Reading