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Leigh Road Baptist Church invites households, schools, churches, community groups & businesses to join “Streets of Light 2025”

David Elcock 6 October 2025 No Comments

Sign-up deadline extended to midnight Sunday 19 October – www.streetsoflight.co.uk Households, schools, churches, community groups and businesses across Southend-on-Sea — and beyond — are being invited to take part in…

Congratulations on SAVS Community Award Nomination!

David Elcock 25 September 2025 No Comments

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…

Leigh Road Baptist Church Joins the Waddle as Penguins March into the City

David Elcock 14 July 2025 No Comments

This summer, Southend and Leigh-on-Sea have been taken over by a delightful huddle of penguins, thanks to Waddle-on-Sea—a vibrant public art trail brought to life by Havens Hospices in partnership…

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

David Elcock 19 June 2025 No Comments

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.…

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

David Elcock 8 June 2025 No Comments

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…

Shoebury Gospel Hall Closes & Clearance Open Day

David Elcock 8 June 2025 No Comments

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,…

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

Sarah Chin-a-Loy 9 April 2025 No Comments

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…

Southend Christian Bookshop to Close After 53 Years

David Elcock 8 April 2025 No Comments

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…

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

David Elcock 14 March 2025 No Comments

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…

Volunteering: Southend Street Pastors seek Prayer Co-ordinator

David Elcock 20 February 2025 No Comments

An exciting opportunity has become available at Southend Street Pastors for a Prayer Co-ordinaries. We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Christian to lead our teams of Prayer Pastors…

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