Here's a little video we made to express our delight and love as we inducted Natalie Hughes as a minister of CFS. Nat you bring love, passion for Jesus, tenderness, rivers of emotional intelligence and a deep desire to bless people across Southend. Nat is studying at Spurgeons College alongside being a minister with [...]
It's All Holy - A story of mess, God, gardening and lockdown by our new minister, Natalie Hughes. Welcome Nat, it's great to be inspired by you as you train with us.
Happy Southend Pride Here's a colouring page of "Pride Jesus" to download - in desperate need of some rainbow hues. It was drawn by the amazing Samantha Lacey of Samantha Lacey Visual Arts - we love having her as part of our affirming church. You can see her awesome work here: www.samanthalaceyvisualarts.co.uk [...]
We remember and honour those lost to addiction in Southend. We have lost several from our community and Southend has lost many more. Here is a complete version of the video meditation from the online vigils we held jointly with our friends from Aspirations Program - Breaking the chains of addiction. And we stand [...]
Here's the annual report full of pics, stories, figures and goodness to show what your generosity made possible last year. Thank you to all our supporters who give so generously. SEE THE REPORT >>>
We really hope you can come on the weekend! It’s going to be a really fun, full of friendship, adventure. Individuals, families, couples and kids welcome! We’ll be cooking and eating well together! THE WEEKEND IS CALLED: FREEDOM How can we be free from things, free to do God's good things, and ready to [...]
A Meaning filled Christmas 11am Christmas Day at 34 Cranley Road, Westcliff Forty-five minutes gathered together to celebrate, read and pray as we mark the single most important event in human history. All welcome. Will be a small group of us. Finishing with a minced pie and coffee.
Church from Scratch join with Shared Space to celebrate Christmas! 6-8pm, Monday 23 December 2019. Main Hall of Clarence Road Baptist Church. We'll eat dinner together, make Christingle Oranges, sing Christmas carols, and of course, no party is complete without dancing! It's going to be great fun! We would love to see you there. all [...]
18-20 July, 2019 CFS Summer Camping weekend to Ivy Farm, Mersea Island, Essex. Join us for a weekend of camping, friendship, exploring faith, BBQs, creativity, bush craft, sport, music, adventure and loads of fun! And there will be... Fire... Camp Fire... Big Camp Fires... Really Big Camp Fires... #bringmarshmallows This is Church from Scratch’s summer camp. We [...]
Ever wondered what Church from Scratch is all about? 'Open House' is your chance to hear all about this unique church in our town. We'll start with food and have time for stories and conversation. Join us for brunch on Saturday 22nd June at 10am at 34 Cranley Road, Westcliff. SS0 8AL Share food & [...]
