It’s All Holy
Peter Dominey2020-09-18T10:14:47+01:00It'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.
Southend Pride Jesus
Peter Dominey2020-07-13T22:14:21+01:00Happy 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 [...]
In the silence we remember those lost to addiction in Southend
Peter Dominey2020-07-13T16:58:21+01:00We 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 [...]
Full of pics, stories, figures and goodness – CFS Annual Report 2019
Peter Dominey2020-02-12T12:29:07+00:00Here'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 >>>
7-9 February: CFS Weekend Away
Peter Dominey2019-12-19T15:52:03+00:00We 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 [...]
25 December: Christmas Prayers and Readings
Peter Dominey2019-12-19T15:48:48+00:00A 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.
23 December: CFS Christmas Celebration with Shared Space
Peter Dominey2019-12-19T15:34:49+00:00Church 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: CFS Summer Camp on Mersea Island
Peter Dominey2019-05-01T10:42:13+01:0018-20 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 [...]
22 & 24 June: Open House – your chance to experience CFS
Peter Dominey2019-06-06T16:51:32+01:00Ever 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 & [...]
CFS 2018 Year in Review
Peter Dominey2019-03-20T13:01:55+00:002018 was another big year at Church from Scratch. It would be quicker to list what stayed the same than what changed! We changed a heap of things, all to set us up for the #thenextchapter. And all so we get deeper into being a church that is built on community and not events [...]