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Holy Communion

Monthly. Every First, Third Sunday at for 1 hour, 15 mins
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 21 Dec 2025
St John's, Grays North
Victoria Avenue Grays Essex, RM16 2RP, United Kingdom

A Common Worship service of Holy Communion. Children and families are always welcome to our services, and we're always looking for grown-ups to join our singers! Prayer Ministry is available after Holy Communion services.

Coffee, Cake and Chat

Every Thursday at for 2 hours
North Stifford Village Hall
High Road, North Stifford, RM16 5UG, United Kingdom

Hosted by North Stifford Village Hall and supported by our Parish churches, do come along for Tea or coffee, cake and chat. With bingo on the last Thursday of each month. Donations for the Parish or various local charities which we support.

Kangaroo Club

Every Friday at for 1 hour, 45 mins
St John's Church Hall
Victoria Avenue, Grays, RM16 2RP, United Kingdom

Fridays in term-time - fun, crafts and play equipment for 0-5s with their carers. Please contact us to enquire about signing up.

Fridays during school term-time.

Morning Worship

Monthly. Every Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour
St John's, Grays North
Victoria Avenue Grays Essex, RM16 2RP, United Kingdom

A Common Worship service of morning prayer. Children and families are always welcome to our services.

Craft Group

Monthly. Every Second, Fourth Wednesday at for 2 hours
St John's, Grays North
Victoria Avenue Grays Essex, RM16 2RP, United Kingdom

Meet to do crafts and enjoy company

St John's Coffee Morning

Friday 17 October 2025, Friday 31 October 2025, Friday 14 November 2025, Friday 28 November 2025, Friday 12 December 2025 at for 2 hours
St John's, Grays North
Victoria Avenue Grays Essex, RM16 2RP, United Kingdom

Tea, Coffee, Cake and Conversation!

Please contact us to find out about future dates

Christmas Bazaar

for 2 hours
St John's, Grays North
Victoria Avenue Grays Essex, RM16 2RP, United Kingdom

Festive food, crafts, Raffle, Bric-a-brac, Cake stall, tombola, games and handmade gifts. You can even visit Santa!

Funds raised will be going towards our Driveway and parking project.

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Advent Christingle

for 1 hour, 15 mins
St John's, Grays North
Victoria Avenue Grays Essex, RM16 2RP, United Kingdom

A Christingle service for all ages at the end of November. Make your own Christingle! (Collection taken for The Children's Society)

Men's Club

Monthly. Every First Friday at for 2 hours
St John's Church Hall
Victoria Avenue, Grays, RM16 2RP, United Kingdom

A chance for men to enjoy tea, coffee and food together, and play cards, table-tennis and pool in a relaxed setting.

Family Service

Monthly. Every Second Sunday at for 1 hour
St John's, Grays North
Victoria Avenue Grays Essex, RM16 2RP, United Kingdom

A family service with children in mind. A Bible story, craft activity and songs!

Traditional Carol Service

for 1 hour
St John's, Grays North
Victoria Avenue Grays Essex, RM16 2RP, United Kingdom

A service of traditional carols led by our singers, and a cycle of Christmas readings. All are welcome - followed by mince pies!

Book of Common Prayer (BCP) Holy Communion

for 1 hour
St John's, Grays North
Victoria Avenue Grays Essex, RM16 2RP, United Kingdom

A quiet, reflective service in traditional language.

9 Lessons and Carols

for 1 hour, 30 mins
St Mary's, North Stifford
High Road, North Stifford GRAYS, RM16 5UE, United Kingdom

The classic, traditional carol service format. Candles and old favourite carols to welcome in the Christmas season. Followed by mulled wine and mince pies!

Nativity Service

for 1 hour
St John's, Grays North
Victoria Avenue Grays Essex, RM16 2RP, United Kingdom

Young ones comes dressed as shepherds or angels and take part! A service for families exploring the Christmas story.

Christmas Eve Christingle Service

for 1 hour
St Cedd's, Stifford Clays
Crammavill Street, Stifford Clays GRAYS, RM16 2AP, United Kingdom

A Christingle Service on Christmas Eve. Come make Christingles and sing carols with us to welcome in Christmas! (A collection is taken for the work of the Children's Society)

Christmas Day Holy Communion Service

for 1 hour
St John's, Grays North
Victoria Avenue Grays Essex, RM16 2RP, United Kingdom

O Come let us adore Him! A service on Christmas Day with carols and a celebration of Holy Communion, to which all are welcome.