We have started 2 new groups for young people in year 7 and above. We hope this will enable the maximum number of young people can attend either, or both groups. Fridays at St Peter’s 7-8.30pm: Sept 26th, Oct 10th, Nov 14th and Dec 12th Tuesdays at St Andrew’s Hall 5pm -6.15pm: Oct 14th, Nov 4th, Nov 18th, Dec 2nd Contact Louise for more information (01702 292778)
PILGRIM GROUP We have been using Pilgrim booklets for many years to help teach the Christian faith. These include prayers, Bible readings, teaching content and discussion. We find them very helpful and user friendly. Each booklet lasts for 6 sessions. We have found that this works well on Zoom and plan to start a new 6-week session soon. We will be learning about the Beatitudes. We will meet on the following evenings from 8-9.30pm: Sept 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th (October dates to be confirmed) There is no charge but the booklets cost about £5 each so, if possible, we appreciate a contribution for that. Please let Louise know if you would like to attend.
Southend Foodbank Update for February 2026The foodbank provides emergency food & practical support to people in their hardest moments. How can WE help?1. Thank you to everyone who places items in the Foodbank collection boxes at both St Andrew’s and St Peter’s. In addition, you can make food donations at Shoeburyness & Thorpe Bay Baptist Church in Thorpedene Gardens every Thursday 12.30pm - 2.30pm. There is also a box for food donations just past the tills as ASDA. Please don’t give perishable goods, such as fresh fruit and veg. 2. Each week the team publishes a list of the most urgent needs - although some items often appear week after week. Here’s a list of what the Foodbank is currently running low on:· Tinned sweetcorn· Tinned tomatoes· Instant mashed potato· Pasta sauce· Tinned mince and onions3. For anyone with a smartphone, there is an app called “Bank the Food”. Once downloaded, add Southend Foodbank where prompted and they will update you weekly on the latest urgent needs (but there is no pressure at all to give). 4. Sadly, the Foodbank is having to close four of its church-based Distribution Centres from the end of January 2026 in order to live within available funds. However, the need for the Foodbank’s work is as heavy as ever. So, let’s keep supporting it with our donations. Christians from Shoebury churches (including ours!) generously serve as Foodbank volunteers. Let’s keep all those involved in our prayers.
