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Are you looking for an exciting Trust Chaplain role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you. We currently have vacancies across MSE NHS Trust at Southend,…
Southend Street Pastors are seeking new leaders to help shape the next season of this vital ministry For many years, Southend Street Pastors have been a calm, compassionate and prayerful…
Southend Foodbank is seeking an experienced and compassionate Foodbank Project Manager to lead the operational, strategic and community-facing work of our charity. As part of the Trussell network and supported…
Southend City Day will return on Saturday 7 March 2026, following the success of its inaugural celebration last year, and churches and Christian organisations across the city are being encouraged…
On Saturday 8 November 2025, from 10:30am to 12:30pm, friends, colleagues and partners from across Southend gathered to give thanks to God for a significant season of faithful voluntary service…
The final Love Southend worship and city prayer morning for the year was held at Southend Christian Fellowship on 11.12.25. During the morning, following a powerful time of worship, we…
Cards and messages of support along with biscuits and sweets have gone from Love Southend to Essex police, paramedics, a GP surgery and pharmacy and have been collected for delivery…
The Isaiah Project is a local charity that aims to help those in the community who are unable to change the circumstances in which they find themselves. It is open…
As Clive Baggallay who leads Love Southend’s City Chaplaincy ministry makes himself available to serve the city with the love of God doors of opportunity open for him. Project Southchurch…
It has been suggested that, in addition to the traditional Love Southend Worship and Prayer for the City mornings on Tuesday and Thursdays, we use Wednesdays, and also afternoons and…
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…
We are delighted to share the news that John Simmons, a member of the Love Southend Servant team, gained the Bronze Award in the recent ‘Citizens of Southend 2025’ award…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
Held at Southend City Baptist Church on 10 June 2025, No Place to Lay My Head? was a collaborative housing conference hosted by the Anglican, Baptist, and Methodist churches and the…
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…
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,…
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…
Do you have a heart for helping others? Are you looking for meaningful part-time work that makes a real impact in people’s lives? If so, we have an exciting opportunity…
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…
We are looking for a part-time Garden Project Leader to join our staff team at Lifestreams. The garden has been created to be a pleasant, safe environment for the local…
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…
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…
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…
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…
We are looking for a part-time Garden Project Leader to join our staff team at Lifestreams. The garden has been created to be a pleasant, safe environment for the local…
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…
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…
Ladies Conference: Quarterly Event at Westcliff Free Church Women from across the community are invited to gather for a time of fellowship, encouragement, and spiritual growth at the Ladies Conference,…
It’s Advent and the time of year of giving when Love Southend seeks to encourage our emergency services with a letter of thanks and a token gift. Over 40 packs…
As you may be aware, these are challenging times for charities, and here at St Vincent’s Centre, Southend, we are working tirelessly to support those in our community who are…
Southend Vineyard Church are seeking to appoint a Storehouse Cook to join our dynamic, caring team to work at our community café and food bank at ‘The Storehouse’, Queensway, Southend…
Southend Vineyard Church are seeking to appoint an Storehouse Admin Support to join our dynamic, caring team to work at our community café and food bank at ‘The Storehouse’, Queensway,…
Southend Vineyard Church are seeking to appoint a male Storehouse Support Worker to join our dynamic, caring team to work at our community café and food bank at ‘The Storehouse’,…
Despite HARP’s request that the churches in Southend discuss if they could host a Winter Night Shelter and the fact that we have the offer of a venue (but no…
As you may be aware, these are challenging times for charities, and here at St Vincent’s Centre, Southend, we are working tirelessly to support those in our community who are…
Southend Vineyard (a vibrant church at the heart of Southend) is looking to recruit a driver for the Storehouse Food Bank and Community Café based on the Queensway Estate in…
The Southend Street Pastors had a stall at the “Southend ’24” event in the city centre on Saturday 14 September. At least ten Street Pastors, Prayer Pastors and Prayer Partners…
Church Community and Outreach Worker Are you passionate about helping people? Are you a team worker with strong leadership skills? Are you good at networking and building partnerships? Here at…
Southend Vineyard provide a community café and foodbank at The Storehouse on the Queensway Estate in Southend which is in the top 3.5% of deprived areas in England. If any…
The brrrrr…. months have started – September to December – some of the busiest months at the food bank each year. So, our thoughts are turning to Harvest Festivals, a…
Position: Storehouse Support Worker Southend Vineyard Church are seeking to appoint a Storehouse Support Worker to join our dynamic, caring team to work at our community café and food bank…
Wesley Methodist Church in Elm Road, Leigh-on-Sea, are in desperate need of more volunteers to help keep their youth club open. Fusion Youth & Kids is run entirely by volunteers,…
Leigh-on-Sea, August 27, 2024 – Leigh Road Baptist Church (LRBC), Marguerite Drive, Leigh-on-Sea recently held a captivating event, Faith in Art: An Evening with the Artists, that drew a diverse…
Leigh-on-Sea, August 27, 2024 – Leigh Road Baptist Church (LRBC), Marguerite Drive, Leigh-on-Sea recently held a captivating event, Faith in Art: An Evening with the Artists, that drew a diverse…
Southend Vineyard (a vibrant church at the heart of Southend) is looking to recruit an Operations Manager to oversee the operational work of the church, and The Bridge, – both…
Southend Vineyard Church are seeking to appoint a Youth Pastor to join our dynamic, caring team to oversee our youth work and continue our work with the community in Southend…
As the Knife Angel Event has now ended, it is good to reflect and acknowledge all that God has done through the Reflective Gazebos, a partnership between Love Southend &…
The Knife Angel’s visit to Southend-on-Sea culminated in a powerful closing ceremony, marked by a Walk of Peace and Remembrance led by John Simmons, Chair of Southend Street Pastors, and…
Farewell to the Knife Angel – Please join, all welcome! Sunday 28 July 2024 6:30pm-9pm • Peace and Remembrance Walk – Royal Square to The Knife Angel • Reflection &…
Because we have been available at the Reflective Area near the Knife Angel on the Sunday afternoons in July, Southend Council have asked us to lead the Walk of Peace…
The Love Southend and Southend Street Pastors Team had an amazing, although wet afternoon on Sunday 7 July at the Knife Angel Monument located in Southend High Street outside the…
Southend Baptist minister Ivan King writes: It has been humbling to see some of the ways in which my book, Bruno & Other Friends, has been welcomed – and by…
Much to my surprise, at a recent meeting of SHAN (Southend Homeless Action Network), HARP asked if the churches could run a Winter Night Shelter (WNS) this winter! This follows…
Southend Street Pastors urgently need Trustees to assist us in becoming a charity in our own right. Please see our website www.southendstreetpastors.org for lots of information about the team and…
Southend Foodbank is part of the Trussell Trust network of foodbanks. The charity began in November 2013 and we have 8 distribution centres across Southend and Rochford. In the last…
There is a volunteering opportunity for a cook at The Storehouse based in Queensway Southend at the Community Cafe and Food Bank. Anyone who has the ability to prepare hot…
Southend Christian Bookshop offers churches and evangelists in Southend the free gift of 50* Father’s Love Letter tracts are a collection of many Bible verses, reminding His children of the…
Southend Vineyard are urgently seeking volunteers to drive the Vauxhall Vivaro collections van for The Storehouse Community Cafe & Foodbank in Queensway, Southend and collect donations from various supermarkets across…
Southend Christian Bookshop are offering a hardback study Bible with a very readable font size at a special price of £23.99 against its normal retail price of £33.50. Visit us…
Love Southend is grateful to Rob and Clare Davis for welcoming us to Leigh-on-Sea Salvation Army for our March worship and city prayer morning this month. It was so good…
We think it is the first time Christians serving in the health and care sectors of our city have come together to be thanked, encouraged and prayed for jointly by…
Kindness Kitchens are run at the St Vincent’s Centre, Southend where we feed 80 – 90 people a night from 6pm – 8:30pm. We are currently looking to fill our…
Southend-on-Sea based Baptist minister Ivan King explains why he has written a book honouring some of the ordinary people who have welcomed him into their world as a pastor –…
This month, leaders from a variety of churches in Southend met together for breakfast. This was to develop the links within the churches, encourage and support one another. It was…
SENDourway, is a new Christian charity set up to support families with a child or young person with any additional needs, diagnosed or not. This could be emotional, physical or…
St John’s Southend are very excited to be recruiting for two key roles on our staff team. Might this be the next step in your calling to worship and serve…
A local charity is holding an in-depth bereavement and loss course for professionals, designed to help them develop the skills and knowledge needed to support and care for people who…
The weekly Thursday Renew Wellbeing drop-in at the Living Room, 191 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea welcomed Darrell Binding, Co-op Member Pioneer for the City of Southend this past Thursday 1 February…
Southend Street Pastors have voluntary opportunities for 2024. We are looking for people who have a great passion for serving our communities and City and, more importantly, serving God in…
Can you help with Christmas donations so that Southend City Baptist Church can share a meal with those experiencing social isolation and or homelessness this advent season? We’re looking for:…
Southend Foodbank has got together with local Leigh-on-Sea folk heroes the Famous Potatoes to record a version of the Twelve Days of Christmas – but with food donations requests as…
The Southend CAP Debt Advice Centre (SCDAC) was established 9 years ago and is made up of 15 Partner Churches across the city of Southend. For those of you unfamiliar…
Southend CAP Debt Advice Centre seek to appoint a part-time Debt Centre Manager to run the debt counselling service in Southend in association with Christians Against Poverty. 20 hours per…
The Remembrance Service on 12 November 2023 at the Southend Cenotaph with the military parade was very well attended, honouring all those who gave their today for our tomorrow. It…
Following the devastating events in Israel and Gaza Love Southend sent messages to 4 Rabbis and 3 Imams in Southend, assuring them of our prayers for those caught up in…
From Monday 30 – Sunday 5 November 2023 – Sign up now! Southend-on-Sea, we have a challenge for you! Will you take part in an exciting event that will light…
July saw the end of all 3 of our trustees’ term of office. We owe a great debt of gratitude to Clive Baggallay, Colin Gabell and Rod Harvey (and previously…
The Southend Churches Community Support (SCCS) Befriending Project Despite the best efforts of Nina Stewart (Manager [for Love Southend] of the SCCS Befriending Project) to secure future funding for the…
Southend Foodbank opened ten years ago this November, and as we reflect on the date, we were wondering if you might hold us all in prayer? Generous Godyou fed your…
As the Herd In The City art trail stomps across Southend-on-Sea for three more weeks, tickets are now on sale for the public to bid their final goodbyes to the…
Earls Hall Baptist Vacancy for Premises and Administration Coordinator We are looking to appoint a Premises and Administration Coordinator in a part-time role. Job advert, job description and application form…
Opportunities at Southend City Baptist Church 57 West & Clarence Road are two member churches of the Baptist Union of Great Britain and have worked independently of each other for…
Leigh Road Baptist Church’s Living Room has recently celebrated the first anniversary of the weekly drop-in wellbeing space called ‘Renew Wellbeing’ on the Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea. ‘Renew Wellbeing at the…
A variety of church leaders from a variety of denominations met for breakfast on Tuesday 18th April. This was a great occasion and opportunity to link churches together. It was…
It was a privilege to hear from Anna Firth, MP at the Love Southend Network Gathering on Sunday 12th March. Anna shared her aspirations for our city, some of the…
Kings Road URC have opened ‘The Pantry Table’ at Kings Road. If you are in need of supplies they are open during office hours (9:30am – 3:30pm) or when the welcome…
Are you interested in supporting families for whom English is an additional language? Or, are you a fluent speaker of languages other than English? Sian Ansell and Lynsey Weston work…
Love Southend wants to say a huge thank you to every church and individual who has given to the Southend Refuge Seeker Fund. Your generosity has touched the lives of…
At various times during the year Love Southend is keen to show our appreciation for our emergency service personnel. A mixture of sweets and biscuits along with Christmas cards a…
Community Outreach Pastor Rochford Methodist Church, Southend & Leigh Circuit (20 hours per week) Rochford Methodist Church is offering an exciting opportunity to someone passionate about people and partnerships. Come…
Occasional Volunteer Driver and Loaders wanted for New Life Wood. New Life Wood is a Christian based registered (charity No.1176061) which is supported by several Southend and Basildon churches. We…
An exciting opportunity to lead a thriving youth club into the next phase of development! As Youth Worker at Wesley Methodist Church you will be responsible for the running of…
During July and August 2022 the Love Southend WhatsApp prayer group took on a challenge to think of an attribute and characteristic of God from A-Z to pray over our…
Very shortly after the tragic and senseless murder of Sir David Amess in October 2022, Love Southend arranged a time of prayer by Zoom for Sir David’s family, friends, colleagues…
Havens Hospices are looking for talented artists to transform their plain elephant sculptures into beautiful masterpieces for their Herd In The City Art Trail. With just under two weeks left…
Following the murder of Sir David Amess last year Love Southend held a time of prayer on Zoom for his family, friends and the, then, Borough. Helen Yousaf was commissioned…
Love Southend has a diligent group of trustees who serve us well under the current chairmanship of Andy Vincett. Thank you, trustees! Andy will be stepping back from trustee responsibilities…
Southend Vineyard are very excited to offer the post of Women’s Outreach Worker, based at our Storehouse ministry. Please send in a CV with a letter of application by Friday…
MAIN PURPOSE of the post: Volunteers help enhance the patient experience, to bring a sense of unconditional love and affirmation to the lives of patients, family members, volunteers and staff…
Southend-on-Sea City Council is working with various partners to end human trafficking and modern slavery. As part of the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the council, Essex Police, Southend…
So here’s the exciting thing – every year YMCA England and Wales holds the national Youth Matters Awards . This year Southend YMCA have reached the Semi-Finals and have been shortlisted in…
Southend CAP Debt Advice Centre, seek to appoint a part-time volunteer Debt Coach to work in conjunction with the Centre Manager, and independently, to provide Debt Help in Southend and…
Southend Vineyard Church currently runs an outreach ministry to women at risk of sexual exploitation, which is called the Promise Project. We are part of an exciting new city wide…
Southend Vineyard is a local church and a Christian charity. We are looking for a driver to pick up and deliver food for our much needed Storehouse food bank ministry.…
Shoeburyness and Thorpe Bay Baptist Church are delighted that an initiative launched by their Parish Nurse Catherine, in collaboration with Shoebury Health Centre, has been shortlisted for a Nursing Times…
The vision and purpose of a Street Pastor How would Jesus feel about Southend as he walked around our city today? There is much to be thankful for in our…
Last week (Tuesday 24th May 2022) the Southend Street Pastors were represented by Avril Richards (SP Prayer Coordinator) and Malcolm Richards (Prayer Partner) at the People, Partnerships and Prevention Conference…
An exciting opportunity to lead a thriving youth club into the next phase of development! As Youth Worker at Wesley Methodist Church you will be responsible for the running of…
St John’s Southend: Manager – Facilities & Finance (Part Time) We’re seeking to appoint a new and enthusiastic member of our staff team. This role will be crucial to release…
As you might have seen, Leigh Folk Festival is returning after a 2-year Covid-19 hiatus, and just in time for its 30th anniversary year, and we need your help. Whether…
Shoebury Gospel Hall We are a small congregation in Shoeburyness, Essex at the eastern edge of Southend-on-Sea. There are only four of us, two couples, who are of an older…
Bar ‘n’ Bus are seeking to appoint a Youth Development Worker to join our dynamic youth work team, extending and growing our work in Rochford. Youth Development Workers pioneer, develop…
John Simmons from the Love Southend Servant Team has been attending the weekly meetings of the Council-led “Ukrainian Community Support Group”. From the last meeting, the main action is to…
The Rich history of Southend Street Pastors Street Pastors were pioneer in the UK in 2003 by Les Isaac. On that first night, 18 volunteers took to the streets of…
The Southend Against Modern Slavery Partnership working in partnership with churches and community organisations towards a slavery-free Southend. The Survivor Care Project connects survivors of modern slavery within the Southend…
The Isaiah Project is a charity formed by Hazel Copping and Southend Christian Fellowship in 2008. Opening doors of opportunity and hope to the vulnerable and disadvantaged in the community,…
Southend Street Pastors are starting a recruitment campaign on Saturday 26th March in the Victoria Shopping Centre in Southend and we would love for you to come and visit our…
A group of 8 Prophetic Intercessors from Transforming Essex (TE) came to Priory Park to pray and bless Southend on Wednesday 23 February. They were met by Ruth Verrinder of…
Westcliff Elim Christian Centre’s nursery, Little Treasures, has a number of exciting opportunities to join our team of Nursery Staff. We are looking for: These jobs are advertised on https://uk.indeed.com…
On Tuesday the 1st March Southend took another significant step in its history. No longer a borough, we now live in the City of Southend-on-Sea! It was a great honour…
Hill Foundation is looking for a warehouse/premises from which we can stock and distribute our weekly donations! Hill Foundation is the Charity arm of Worship Hill Church, Southend. If you…
Job Opportunity Part Time Driver / Loader Do you have a heart for the community? Are you physically fit and do you hold a full UK driving licence? Would you…
As part of a week of activities to mark Southend receiving city status Southend City invited faith leaders and leaders of faith charities to participate in an event to mark…
Southend Churches Community Support currently has a vacancy for an Admin. Assistant who will support the Manager for about 20 hours/week. The deadline for applications is this Saturday 19th February…
The Lifestreams Churches are looking to employ a part-time Community Worker, based at Saint Cedd’s Church, Westcliff, to support our growing outreach and mission. Could you be who we are…
West Leigh Baptist Church (WLBC) in Leigh-on-Sea, is looking for a cleaner for their charity shop, ‘Cornerstone’ on London Road, Leigh-on-Sea (opposite the Elms Pub) for two hours a week.…
During last term a number of children from among our Afghan guests took the huge step of starting school. We are delighted to say funds from the Afghan Friends Support…
Georgina Beadon Ekers and Simone Longley run the South East Essex Mental Health Partnership Forum. They have just put out the following request: “We’re writing today with a special request.…
Love Southend are often asked what happened to the Love Southend Churches Winter Night Shelters that helped provide a place to sleep and an evening meal for Southend-on-Sea’s rough sleepers…
In preparation for the Christ Church Revitalisation Project, we are looking to appoint a Children and Families Leader to help develop, pioneer, and expand the work with children and families…
On a bright but showery morning on Friday 12th November 2021 more than fifty people from across Southend (and Essex) gathered at Twenty One on Southend’s Seafront to sign the…
We have just been made aware of the film “The Most Reluctant Convert” about the life of CS Lewis will be showing THIS coming Sunday afternoon, November 14th. It is…
Rochford Methodist Church, Southend & Leigh Circuit are looking to recruit. Rochford Methodist Church is at an exciting moment in its development and is seeking to expand its ministry and…
Helen Yousaf’s creative gift turning 2 pictures shared during a Love Southend prayer Zoom call into painted pictures is underway. Helen travelled to Southend on Monday 25th October and set…
At at a recent Loving Southend in Prayer zoom call one of the group had an aerial picture of Southend with lights all over the borough, particularly from Sir David’s…
On Saturday 23rd October a flower laying ceremony as a mark of respect for the life and work of Sir David was made by representatives of Southend’s Muslim community and…
The Lifestreams Churches are looking to employ a part-time Coffee House Manager, based at Saint Peter’s Church, Westcliff, to support this growing outreach. Could you be who we are looking…
Donations from individuals, community and faith groups, businesses are all welcome. The charity Love Southend, in partnership with Southend-on-Sea Borough Council and the Faith and Belief Network, have created an…
Park Inn update On Weds 22.09 John (Simmonds) and I attended a meeting of the Faith and Belief Network on behalf of Love Southend where we received an update about…
Southend Vineyard are looking to recruit a Women’s Outreach Worker based at the Storehouse. Working hours: 24-30 hours a week. To support vulnerable women, particularly those at risk of sexual…
Daisy-Chain Playgroup/Pre-school at Southend Christian Fellowship are looking for an Early Years Practitioner/key person. This would be a part time permanent position. Please speak to Clare about starting date. The…
Shoeburyness and Thorpe Bay Baptist Church are looking to recruit a new Finance Administrator, 15-18 hours a week, starting asap. For more information and to download the job description please…
Cornerstone Charity Shop supports the work of West Leigh Baptist Church and we are looking to expand our team of volunteers. We are a friendly and welcoming charity shop which…
Patrols We have restarted our Friday night patrols (High Street and Seafront from 21:30 – 00:30) and are continuing the Saturday patrols (various parks and Hamlet Court Road from 14:00…
“Church on the move!” is often a strapline on a church website somewhere. But now a church has literally moved. King’s Church have a new Sunday venue. They have begun…
Digital Pioneer Minister – Saint Cedd’s Church, Westcliff-on-Sea New and exciting possibilities await the right person with a passion to push the boundaries of creative digital media in a space…
We’re seeking to appoint a 6-month Children’s work maternity cover when our current staff member takes leave later this year. It’s a full-time post (but part time applicants are also…
Southend CAP Debt Advice Centre seek to appoint a Part-time Volunteer Debt Coach. They’ll work in conjunction with the Centre Manager, and independently, to provide debt help in Southend-on-Sea and…
It was a great privilege, given the restrictions on numbers, for members of the Love Southend Servant Team who have been meeting regularly with Ali Griffin for the last four…
Are you looking for a new challenge? We at Shoeburyness and Thorpe Bay Baptist Church are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated person to join our team as a Part-Time…
For the first time since 2019, Southend Foodbank are able to have volunteers in-store at Tesco for a 3-day food drive collection. The Tesco store is the large one on…
The Southend and Leigh Methodist Circuit are looking for a part-time Administrative Assistant to aid the work of the ministers, staff and churches. The Methodist Church ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Southend and…
Daisy-Chain Playgroup/Pre-school at Southend Christian Fellowship are looking for a Senior Early Years Practitioner/key person. This would be a part time permanent position, starting in September 2021. The post is a…
Bar ‘n’ Bus is a Christian charity delivering professional, community-based youth work to engage and support young people. This includes street-based detached youth work, in-school mentoring programmes and targeted group…
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s Faith and Belief Network, SAVS and Southend Museums are organising the first ever virtual Faith and Belief Festival to celebrate the cultural diversity of the Borough. Co-produced…
Leigh Road Baptist Church (LRBC) is expanding its children and families work across the church and local community and is looking for a person (or persons) with enthusiasm, experience and…
A one-stop online shop for local independent businesses in Southend-on-Sea has gone live this month – www.southendonsea.totallylocally.shop Totally Locally Southend-on-Sea is a website dedicated to local independent businesses in the…
When was the last time Southend-on-Sea Borough Council asked for stories of faith to be published on one of their websites? We can’t remember either, but they are right now!…
Alfred, Lord Tennyson wrote these powerful words in 1835, ‘More things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of.’ (Morte D’Arthur) The apostle Paul wrote, centuries before, ‘The prayer…
At Love Southend’s network gathering on February 7 we were privileged to have Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s CEO, Ali Griffin, join us for a return visit. Following a time of worship…
Helen has been a great source of inspiration and help to us in Love Southend. She led our combined churches Christmas celebration in 2019, singing prophetically over a member of…
Valentine’s day is traditionally about couples and can be a bit grim if you are by yourself. Southend Churches Community Support (SSCS) are here to spread the message of self-love…
A really exciting opportunity for a Digital Pioneer has arisen in Southend-on-Sea for the Lifestreams Churches. Please contact Lifestreams on office@lifestreams.org.uk or call 01702 300402 for further details, a job…
Prayer Warriors surrounding Southend Hospital at this unprecendated time was the vision, but how could we fulfil it? Governement restrictions prevented the physical attending of the hospital, so the Love…
This is course is brought to you by both the Methodist church and Love Southend. This course equips us to be Jesus in every aspect of our lives, whether in…
Today, 2 December 2020 is the end of an era in the life of Belle Vue Baptist Church. The Southend Mission Support Workshop finished refurbishing its final tools at the…
A local charity has said it’s committed to bringing the community together in grief and celebration this Christmas despite the Coronavirus restrictions. Every year, Havens Hospices holds its ‘Light up…
Have you ever wondered how Jesus would have dealt with the pandemic lockdown? Would it have altered his ministry of engaging with people in the community? The demise of the…
Press Release – 20th October 2020 We are disappointed, but not surprised, that the recently issued guidance from the Ministry for Housing, Communities, and Local Government (MHCLG) will prevent us…
Love Southend has never employed anyone before, but we are planning to! We are working with the Methodist Circuit to provide chaplaincy services to the town centre. Seafront leisure settings…
Dear Praying Friends, In the easing of lockdown and tentative hope of the passing of this pandemic, I greet you. I hope this month’s prayer diary finds you well! I…
Southend Againts Modern Slavery (SAMS partnership) welcomes the publication of the ‘It still happens here’ report by the think-tank The Centre for Social Justice and the anti-slavery charity Justice and…
Supporters and volunteers, hopefully, you will have noticed at the top of each of the Love Southend web pages there is now a donate button. Could we ask you to…
Good news! We plan to re-open our bookshop on Monday, 15th June. Please note: We will start with reduced opening hours during June: From 10am – 1pm, and 2pm-5pm every…
Dear Praying friends, I hope this Prayer Diary finds you and yours safe and well. I think that one of the hardest things, as well as witnessing the effect on…
Ruth Verrinder, a member of Love Southend’s Servant Team, discovered that Helen Yousaf, worship leader and artist, had created some appreciation cards for NHS and other front-line workers and a…
This is our mantra during these extraordinary times. We have not got the capability to live stream services (we encourage people to tune into others – thank you West Leigh)…
Dear Praying Friends, Who could have thought it? Just a few short weeks ago we were just beginning to face the impact of this global health crisis. The accompanying challenges…
Music Mentoring based out of Thorpe Bay Methodist Church are looking for a Music Mentor for an August/September start. 16 hours a week capable to performance level with ideally guitar…
We would love Southend Christians to consider joining in a nationwide prayer initiative between April and June. Details are available at www.unitedinprayer.co.uk The site also carries prayer resources for individuals,…
We are resolved to continue to meet our mandate of showing God’s love throughout the Borough of Southend. We honour the powerful witness to God’s love that is being expressed…
THE Morrisons Foundation has donated £25,000 to Love Southend, a local charity that supports the local homeless community with meals and emergency accommodation. The donation from the Morrisons Foundation will…
St Michael’s, Westcliff are looking for the right person to help us deliver and fulfil our church 2020 vision: To see St Michael’s full twice on Sundays To make ready…
The Isaiah Project currently have a full time vacancy for a Resident Finance Liaison Officer. Working closely with our residents you will provide them with responsive customer orientated support dealing…
Shoebury Gospel Hall in Wakering Ave, Shoebury will be celebrating its Centenary on 3rd/4th October this year, more details nearer the time. We want to create an exhibition of memories…
The Southend Churches Winter Night Shelters have helped 66 local people off the streets in the first four weeks of operation, with each guest staying at a shelter for between…
The Southend Churches Winter Night Shelters opened on Monday 2nd December but, despite every effort by us (and the Council), there was no church (or any other venue) available to…
St John’s Southend are super excited to launch the website and social media accounts for their church plant arriving in September 2020. St John’s Southend will be designated as a…
The Isaiah Project is about friendship and making compassion real. Initially as a ministry of Southend Christian Fellowship and latterly as a separate charity, we look to create a culture…
Almost 1000 rocks painted with an image of baby Jesus are being hidden around Westcliff over the period of Advent. The congregation from Earls Hall Baptist Church (EHBC), Hobleythick Lane,…
Imagine a world where young Christians share faith and language together, fostering relationships across cultural and geographical boundaries. Hold that thought…It’s happening for real in our beloved Southend. Southend Jesus…
Be Baptised Live Baptised is a free video course filmed in Southend. And it is now online. It was written to help prepare people for believer’s baptism. Each of the…
This Christian social enterprise is making a transforming difference in the lives of our 75 or so current volunteers in Southend and it has done so for many more people…
Following a close competition and subject to references and a clear DBS check, Nina Alleyne has been appointed as the Deputy Co-Ordinator of the Love Southend Churches Winter Night Shelters…
Recycling lumber I Reducing landfill I Restoring lives NEW LIFE WOOD IS RECRUITING Workshop Supervisor (with additional responsibilities) • Do you have a passion for wood and DIY / carpentry…
This is an invitation to come and join us for an amazing experience to visit some of the significant places in the Holy Land. Colin Baldwin of LifeStreams (St Peter’s,…
West Leigh Baptist Church (WLBC), London Road, Leigh-on-Sea are seeking to employ a Bookkeeper for 8 hours a week as a job share. The post holder will work alongside the…
EXTENDED Deadline for Applications to arrive by close of business on SATURDAY 12 OCTOBER 2019. The Southend Churches Winter Night Shelters (SCWNS) are open from November/December to March (for 16…
Southend Christian Fellowship are running their Summer Open Plaza week once again. From 28th July to 4th August they will be hosting all sorts of free events and activities for…
In support of the 75th Anniversary commemorative flyover on the 5th of June, local radio enthusiasts linked together on the airwaves to track the flight and provide live updates. A…
Thorpe Bay Methodist Church are looking for a Kids and Families Worker to start in September 2019. Applicants should be enthusiastic and have a vision for teaching and reaching out…
Southend CAP Debt Advice Centre is an independent charity currently supported by 15 churches of various denominations. Since we started we have seen 68 individuals become debt free and 11…
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has asked the churches in the borough to make their congregations aware of the dire need for new loving foster families. Nationally the number of children taken…
Meg who grew up in Southend, publishes a book with SPCK called Hope Rising 365. Do promote amongst your young people, and those with teenagers. A lot can happen in…
Are you passionate about sharing the good news of Jesus with young people? Do you have energy, enthusiasm and a vision for growing young disciples? Are you a team player…
ArtStreams are looking for local people to submit pieces of their own artwork, poetry, or maybe sculpture to them for their art exhibition. The theme is on forgiveness and grace,…
On Sunday 24th February, KMAC held a Thanksgiving Service to mark 10 years of debt advice in Southend. As the Borough’s first and longest running Christian debt advice service, this…
Southend Vineyard are looking for a Women’s Outreach Worker. If you are interested in this position in Southend-on-Sea please email Samantha Vincett for more details. The closing date for applications…
Last Saturday saw the final session of Southend Healing Rooms (SHR). We had asked God to enable us to end well and had the opportunity to pray for a number…
Love Southend has been undergoing the process of applying for charitable status and this week following our response to a number of detailed questions from the Charity Commissioners our application…
The Local Community Meeting is an opportunity to come and voice local issues to the Police. They are represented by the area Sergeant. The Police provide an update and then…
Hundreds have visited an installation of silhouettes of fallen British soldiers linked to Leigh Road Baptist Church (LRBC). The stories of these serviceman has been on display for visitors from…
Church From Scratch have 8-12 month intern opportunities in Southend to work with CFS – a church with 16 year proven track record working with marginalised communities. You will work…
Are you interested in working with the progressive Southend Christian charity – Shared Space? Are you a keen Christian? Would you be passionate about transforming the lives of a volunteer…
On Sunday 25th February, Oasis Coffee House, 189 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea hosted a Fairtrade event at the start of Fairtrade Fortnight, which attended by a full house. Sarah Brazier from…
Dear Friends Please vote for New Life Wood each time you shop in local Tesco stores from Thursday 1st March to Monday 30th April 2018. New Life Wood is a…
The Southend Churches Winter Night Shelters will shortly be opening for their seventh season! In the late summer of 2011, Southend Council approached the churches in Southend (through Love Southend)…
The Southend-on-Sea Street Pastors have been recognised with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service for 2016. A group from Southend has been honoured with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service,…
Our thanks are extended to the The Lions Club of Leigh-on-Sea for their donation to the work of Leigh Road Baptist Church in the community. The recent donation will go…
SOUTHEND’s festive shopping stopped at noon on Saturday 20th December 2015 as a flashmob on the true meaning of Christmas captivated shoppers. The town centre stood still as the Salvation…
Recently praised in The Independent for his brilliant performance – ‘larger than life and utterly credible’, and by The Arts Desk for being ‘a comic (bass) baritone now in his…
Throughout December up until Christmas Day, Love Southend and our friends at Damaris bring you a daily video thought for the season. Take a couple of minutes every day to…
Southend Churches Winter Night Shelters: 2013 – 14 For the third winter in a row, Church groups and a homeless charity are joining forces with the Council to help rough…
After a warm welcome into an atmosphere of Holy Spirit power and love, Kalbi shared her own heart in prayer. ‘I pray this Conference today will encourage you, motivate you,…
The Council is providing funding for sleeping bags and camp beds while supporting the role of a co-ordinator. Local authorities have a statutory responsibility to provide somewhere out of the…
The morning saw and wonderful All Day Breakfast with Big Screen Action, they were joined by Team GB’s Paralympian Goalball athlete Anna Sharkey, who gave us a great insight into…
In December 2011, Havens Hospices withdrew plans to build a new adult hospice off Belton Way in Leigh. Since then, the charity has worked closely alongside planning officers at Southend,…
Aided by speaker Andy Frost, who took the 234-strong audience through Holy Week, those attending were certainly left with spiritual food for thought as they trudged home afterwards in the…
Following a postponement from 1st May and the heavy rain that followed, it was touch and go as to whether the final took place. A massive thank you goes to…
Following the publication of the Planning Officer’s report on 7th December which recommended grounds for refusal, the Charity has requested more time to work on its Planning Application, alongside Southend…
Over 1000 people were served by the Churches Together in Leigh during the Leigh Lights Parade! In an event organised by youth workers Celia Lunn (Leigh-on-Sea SA Corps), Lucy Brown…
Dr Townsend judged the Accessibility Award category of the Premier Christian Media’s 5th Annual Christian New Media Awards (CNMAs) which recognised websites that delivered an exemplary commitment to accessibility. Presenting…
The work which aims to be completed by the end of 2011 will provide: The children and staff of the pre-school were joined by LRBC Senior Minister, Rev Steven Hembery,…
As elder Michael Wardle commented: “It’s been a long process – years of merger discussions, and then bringing four congregations together to form one new church. Prayerful consideration, planning, selling…
The normal tour of anything good usually avoids using Southend and I thought of ignoring that article of KJB, but when it mentioned Southend, my attention was taken. Shortage of…
But he was astonished when she replied: “I’d love to. Me and my friends have just become Christians and didn’t know what to do next.” They formed a small group,…
The woodland men were no smoothies, but they must have looked like Old Etonians alongside some of the other inhabitants. The stretch of country from Belfairs to Thundersley, was known…
The Easter Countdown Calendar above displays a different thought-provoking video each day during Holy Week (from Sunday 17th April to Sunday 24th April). The videos feature speakers such as Canon…
• Thank you dear Jesus that you willingly washed your disciples feet showing your servant-hood, it is such a beautiful picture and offers us our role in service and humility…
“This fantastic event was organized by Elizabeth Butterworth from Christ Church. About seventy ladies gathered, on a very pleasant, sunny, but cool morning at 9am, for a scrumptious continental breakfast,…
Southend’s Church From Scratch in partnership with Premier Christian Media have developed the The Passion Experience – www.thepassionexperience.org.uk. Amongst others all Southend Churches and organisations are invited to sign up…
• We thank you for this special season of Easter and the risen power displayed in our Saviour Jesus that this gives us hope, for our patients and ourselves, that…
REVIEW OF SASRA EVENT Saturday, 5th March at Coleman Street Chapel, in the town-centre —————— “SASRA is the Soldiers and Airmen Scripture Readers Association, and seeks to present the claims…
In Leigh and Southchurch, huge structures like dinosaur skeletons give a medieval flavour to the areas of London Road and Bournemouth Park Road. The first is at 1150 London Road,…
“When I gave up my faith at 17, it was very hard,” explains Dan, 31, of London Road, Westcliff. “My life was pretty much built around it, my friends were…
“Attended by a police officer at the beginning of the evening, at District Commander Dave Colwell’s request, about 50+ Christians (plus children) representing at least five different congregations, gathered to…
While you are here, why not take a moment to watch this additional video presented by Nick Pollard, that looks at who the Christmas celebrations all revolve around. Our friends…
The first involved passing a resolution supporting Fairtrade as an organisation, evidenced by the introduction of Fairtrade vending machines in the Civic Centre and Fairtrade branded tea and coffee in…
The story ends as the new Christian talks about this new life that they have begun. They finish and hand over the mic. The congregation applaud and we celebrate. Our…
The Christian Golf Society is excited to announce the winners of it’s National Christian Golf Cup. With one local Baptist Church representing Essex through Ben Wylie & John Lambern of…
OVER THE three days, they saw a number of people becoming Christians and people giving testimony to being healed. They spoke with many, many people and have lots to follow-up.…
The front page wrap-around features on the Leigh & Westcliff Times (Issue 694, March 23, 2010) and is part of a campaign by participating Churches of Leigh & Westcliff this…
Andy Warner, a Minister at LRBC said, “We are really excited to bring Golddigger to our town. Their energy, music, dance and a high impact stage show will be a…
In the early stages, both sides struggled to put many flowing moves together, as they got used to new players, new tactics and the very muddy conditions. Gradually though, the…
This year, the regular crew of actors and actresses, musicians, dancers, hosts, techies and stage-hands will turn their attention to Jack and his magic beans, so come expecting a few…
Research done this year reveals that 85 per cent of people agree with the statement that “Christmas should be called Christmas because we are still a Christian country.” But research…
The Bible Society’s RUSH tour will be hosted this by Love Southend Youth at The Plaza Centre, 600 Southchurch Road, Southend SS1 2PT. Tickets at £4 are selling fast and…
The setting was lovely, and the atmosphere so welcoming, as hosts greeted us with a smile, and showed us through to foyer where coffee and tea were served, and Christian…
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DR. ALAN Kerry is a local GP and leader of worship at West Leigh Baptist Church. Alan organised the inaugral Festival; how did it go? “West Leigh Baptist Church’s first…
So LRBC, Marguerite Drive and Pall Mall in Leigh-on-Sea joined in and had fun with good food, live music from Dan Gracie of Lazarus Rose , Fairtrade Goodies & Stall…
Winning captain Russell King, 34 said: “The two trophies are fantastic, it’s the icing on the cake.” With the SCFL Cup in its first year, Westcliff Baptist FC are the…
Dan Crook, founder of the league, said, “When we found that we could buy match-ball-quality Fairtrade balls for only a small percentage more than regular balls, we changed our preference.…
The shoes will be handed to women, who have spent an evening dancing in stillettos, as they leave Southend nightclubs. There will be 11 street pastors handing out the green…
There are hundreds of special events and services taking place all over the borough and at your local Christian Church this Christmas. To help readers find out where and when…
INSIDE ALL 152 buses in Southend (both Arriva and First Bus) is presently an evangelistic poster, courtesy of some of the local churches. It looks a bit like the images…
Leigh Road Baptist Church (LRBC), Marguerite Drive, Leigh-on-Sea welcomes Rhema Theatre Company with their touring show ‘The Miracle Mysteries’ this coming Sunday 30th November at 3pm. The show which has…
KALBI MASSEY of Westcliff Baptist Church (and our former Prayer Co-ordinator) has been ‘basking in His glory’… “I am so delighted to share with you of a very successful Love…
…from January 1st 2009 to replace David Ince, who moves on, at the end of December to take up wider responsibilities with Ascension Trust, who co-ordinate Street Pastors nationally. Street…
It was Molesey Community Church who started the 18 hole team aggregate Stableford final in the best form, with Mickey Simmonds (14 handicap) contributing heavily to his team’s scoring over…
“With much regret the time has come for Moorcroft Hall, Moorcroft Avenue, Daws Heath (just outside Southend) to be sold. “The trustees of Moorcroft Hall Christian Assembly are unanimously agreed…
We are delighted to welcome Evangelist Rev Marilyn Harry as our guest speaker this year and know she will bring God’s word to us in a powerful way. Marilyn expects…
The evening features acoustic worship and a time for testimonies; stories of people’s encounters with God, and how he turned their lives around. It takes place on the first Sunday…
This has now become a firm date in many golf enthusiasts diary as LRBC members and their guests together enjoyed a great day of golf over the local course. In…
They helped convert a disused part of the field, clearing away foliage, filling an old pond, putting in benches and moving a shed. On a recent Friday, after nine days…
The exhibition was open to the public over the weekend and also featured work by Belfairs High School’s photography pupils in the church’s Coffee House, and an exhibition by Seevic…
The youngsters spent hours moulding scaly lizards out of clay with the help of Richard Baxter, of the pottery studio and gallery in Old Leigh. They then made pots covered…
THE AUTHORS, Ruth Adams and Jan Harney, are passionate about meeting non-Christians where they are – and their book gives masses of ideas on how to do so. Based around…
Other information about this event: We will pray for the Street Pastor Team before they go out for the night. We would be delighted if you were able to be…
The unexpected visitors – identified by church member and keen birdwatcher Jeff Elliott – brought delight to those left in the church and the children couldn’t believe what they were…
Following on from the success of the first event held last year the competition is being organised by the Christian Golf Society. The Essex Golf Cup will be one of…
Over 200 people gathered a sang songs, offered up prayers and witnessed a reenactment of the Crucifixion with volunteers from local churches. David Elcock, 32, of Leigh Road Baptist Church,…
This event was organized to celebrate Easter Day, the day that Christians believe Jesus Christ, God’s Son defeated death and rose from the dead to bring new hope to all…
However plans to have a 6ft cracking Easter egg as part of the set for the evening scrambled when the gentleman making the Egg didn’t get time. With less than…
The Passion follows the entrance into Jerusalem and arrest, trial, crucifixion and subsequent resurrection of Christ more than 2,000 years ago. Inspired by both the Gospels and other historical sources,…
Roger says: “I am organising a pilgrimage to the Isle of Iona, off the Scottish coast, famed as the home of St. Columba. “It was the birth place of Christianity,…
“Many of you will be familiar with the work of HARP (Homeless Action Resource Project) in Southend. For those of you who don’t, please check out http://www.harpsouthend.co.uk “HARP do great…
FIRED UP! ‘In The Image Of The Divine’ on Saturday, 8th March, will focus on how important every human being is, to God…that we were created in His Image…that He…
The idea for the group came about after 39 year old Alan gave up work to look after his eldest son, Joshua, and found himself excluded from the usual avenues…
The Love Southend Hope 08 Prayer Week commences on the 12th January 2008 and finishes with a celebration on the 19th January 2008 at Southend Christian Fellowship, Plaza Centre, Southchurch…
Alex, was about to embark on his first Alpha session – run by Leigh Road Baptist Church – which had been designed to offer people an introduction to what Christianity…
Christmas is a great time of the year. Carols, candles, giving and receiving gifts and children’s nativity plays combine to provide a wonderful atmosphere which helps everyone enjoy the Christmas…
Fired Up! A Song of Praise Saturday, 17th November, 2007 at St. Saviours’ Church, corner of Chadwick Road and King’s Road, Westcliff-on-Sea 7.30-9.30pm Refreshments available – free admission however an…
…which is why we’re extremely interested in a new, local initiative. Over to Dr. Alan Kerry, of West Leigh Baptist Church:- ——————- Dear Friend, The Worship Exchange You are cordially…
The society has been launched by James Butcher, Martin Eady, Neil Salter & David Elcock under the auspices of Southend-based Christian charity Avanti Ministries. “We have done this with the…
Come winter or summer, Southend’s weekend partyland and clubland benefits from the reassuring presence of some good samaritans. It was acceptable in the ‘80s to rate Southend’s nightlife as the…
Radiate Saturday Night Live is a monthly Christian Youth Event now into its nineth season. Radiate takes place at Thundersley Congregational Church, just over the boarder in Thundersley. Check out…
Author and speaker Jeff Lucas travels internationally in a ministry of Bible teaching which carries a specific vision to encourage and equip the church. Jeff understands the dynamics of local…
This film is the second in a series of films detailing the work of Love Southend Love Southend is an initiative set up by an interdenominational group of church leaders…
WHAT IS less well known, is that there are people who live there, who care about their community and want to play their part in making improvements. Back in August…
THERE’S A lot of myths, misconceptions and prejudice, when it comes to the subject of Healing…specifically healing conducted in the name of Jesus. SO OFTEN there’s a lot of hype,…
We want your films/videos Has your church/organisation/youth group based in the Borough of Southend produced a video of your work of showing your activites or events? Then we would love…
Under a church-wide organisation entitled Love Southend, Christians were again taking their message out of the churches and into the community. For four days the teams were running free fun…
BLENHEIM PRIMARY School have benefitted from the work of LOVE SOUTHEND volunteers before… BRIEF RESUME: in March, May and July 2006, LOVE SOUTHEND Youth, along with adults from churches such…
You may know about the Football League of Churches (Saturday morning football competition for children from 6 to 16, playing for churches in the Southend area) and then again you…
TERRY WAITE’S autobiography was a, ahem, much-awaited Christmas present in 1993. It was one which I devoured, from cover to cover. It’s Kafka-esque style and tone described the life of…
Author and speaker Jeff Lucastravels internationally in a ministry of Bible teaching which carries a specific vision to encourage and equip the church. Jeff understands the dynamics of local church…
In the latter-two categories, we’re not looking to tread on anyone’s toes…nor to take over anything…we’re just pleased to get involved with things that are bringing fellow Christians closer together…
Of course, sprouts aren’t the only lonely ones at Christmas. Maybe you’re on your own, with no family or friends nearby – and you’re not looking forward to a season…
Maybe you were one of those people that came along? Maybe it raised some questions with you? Maybe it answered some? Maybe you responded to Jesus that very night and…
COLIN BALDWIN believes that he has a calling…to head ‘east’. Born in Ilford – ‘old Essex’, before it was subsumed into London – Colin’s life caused him to move in…
…and they could, perhaps, fall into three categories: events and activities organised by Love Southend; those that have been organised by individuals or churches, who are keen for the event/activity…
FAIRHAVENS’ HOSPICE was one of those charities which had always been around…or so I’d thought. I suppose I’d realised that it was a fairly big, local charity, but to be…
Essential 100 is for you… Essential 100 is one hundred carefully chosen Bible readings from both Old and New Testaments. Over 20 weeks from 1 May, you will cover the…
The pullout features in the Southend & Castle Point yellow Advertiser (week beginning 03/04) and is part of a campaign by the Churches Publicity Forum this Easter. Invite cards have…
This was the LOVE SOUTHEND Beach Bash in July 2005, and Irishman Shane Lynch was taking questions from the crowd, as part of the roadshow that afternoon: the Bash was…
AS CHRISTIANS we’re supposed to be always looking for an opportunity to tell others about Jesus. In reality, there are occasional opportunities for outreach at church, but often they don’t…
MONTHS OF planning, training and praying have paid off. The Pastors have been an undoubted success in the months which have followed, and have become the most high-profile ‘arm’ of…
Special thanks to all who assisted with refereeing matches: Jon Pickford, Jon Stanton, Jon Gurel, Mark Anderson, Dave Roberts, Alex Todd, Ian Noakes, Gareth Roberts-Smith. Thanks also to Ian &…
MANY OF you have read TAMING THE TIGER, the autobiography of Tony Anthony. Now subject to Hollywood negotiations for a multi-million pound movie blockbuster to be based on the book,…
A final round-up of the week’s events, plus news of the BEACH BASH success, will be on the site, shortly! More details to come shortly, but the Leigh team made…
After Sunday night’s ‘commisioning’ of the Delegates – some 150 young people from local churches – at Southend Christian Fellowship, every day this week will see them going to different…
Anyone, but particularly commuters and those in London at the time, are welcome to talk to someone, or request prayer for loved ones. Please ring 01702 333372. If you get…
“IT IS the most dynamic and life changing thing we’ve done in our entire marriage…”, was the feedback that was given by a schoolteacher, married for seven years, after attending…
You can listen right now through your browser so long as you have the Flash player installed (which you almost certainly should have). If you haven’t, click here to get…
Friday 17th June 2005 7.30pm to 10pm Leigh Road Baptist Church Marguerite Drive Leigh-on-Sea SS9 1NN Ask yourself Do I want to be fired up about the POWER of the…
Love Southend guest speaker Dr Tony Campolo states: “Our goal is to help build the Kingdom of God by combining evangelism and social justice in the name of Jesus.” he…
A whole week (for starters) awaits you that will change your life and those of our town. We’re gonna slap our town and neighbourhoods with a whole lot of love…
THE SMILING faces, the Street Pastors’ jackets, all looked familiar as they made their way from Saks, past the front entrance of The Last Post. They appeared to be greeting…
FIRED UP is an evening for the whole church in the whole Borough of Southend – you’re invited to join George Verwer, local church leaders and local worship musicians for…
THE FATHER’S LOVE LETTER was intended to be an integral part of LOVE SOUTHEND right from the start. In this specially-extended article, we look at how it came about. It…
This Easter, think about our real saviour. God’s son, Jesus Christ, was born to die. Beaten and stripped, He was pinned to a cross to take the blame and punishment…
TWO coaches of Southenders travelled to Downing Street on Valentines Day, to protest at the low Whitehall grant for Southend which could mean the closure of seven Southend libraries, a…
Please understand that the Father’s Love Letter is a FREE gift to you, with no strings attached. We require absolutely nothing from you in return – we’re just grateful that…
…not least the experiences gained by some at the Soul In The City initiative in London in 2004, the inspiration and example of Manchester: The Message and even something a…
WALK THE WALK features YFriday and Pete Gilbert – and dares you to meet the real Jesus…but before then: A Call To Prayer is a two-session daytime event at the…
…and with apologies to the Greenbelt Festival, it was also a case of on A Wing And A Prayer, as we went into the week with some unexpected but welcome…
We’ve all witnessed religious-types preaching on street corners, at some stage: not that there’s anything wrong with that. But now, one prominent aspect of Love Southend is due to be…
The ‘lovesouthend’ logo will be available to use soon, along with other resources that can be accessed via our Partners Zone. We’re aware that some of you are keen to…
A momentous year will commence with prayer meetings on either side of town, over five evenings (and one whole day) in the first week of January, where local Christians can…
Many thanks to the 150 people from over 40 churches who came to share the vision of Love Southend with us all at the County Hotel breakfast last month –…
A leaders breakfast was held at Essex County Hotel, Aviation Way, Southend. Christians representing churches from across the Southend Borough came together to discern weather LOVE SOUTHEND is God’s heart…
It’s an opportunity for Churches and Christians to register their support and interest in getting involved in improving our Borough through LOVE SOUTHEND. The site specifically designed by local company…
The prayers were that love southend will show God’s Love to the borough of southend in practical ways, through projects which improve the town and by communicating that God loves…
Southend Vineyard Church are seeking to appoint a worker to oversee the effective and efficient running of ‘The Bridge Hub’ and working with the community around Warrior Square to help…
