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Welcome to the website for the Church of England Parish of South Shoebury.

For over 900 years, people have worshipped in our churches and
they have always been part of life in Shoebury  
 
There are two churches in our parish:
St Andrew's in Church Road (SS3 9EU) and
St Peter's in Hinguar Street (SS3 9AN).

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What's On

Sunday Services

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8am at St Andrew's Church

Holy Communion (BCP)

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9:30am Sunday service at St Andrew's Church:

1st Sunday of the month - Family Service

2nd & 3rd Sunday of the month - Morning Prayer

4th Sunday of the month - Holy Communion

5th Sunday of the month - Morning Prayer

 

11am Sunday service programme at St Peter's Church:

1st Sunday of the month - Family Service

2nd Sunday of the month - Holy Communion

3rd Sunday of the month - Morning Prayer

4th Sunday of the month - Holy Communion

5th Sunday of the month - Morning Prayer

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Daily Prayer in Church

9.00am on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursday & Fridays at

St Andrew's Church

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9.00am on Saturdays at St Peter's Church

The services last approx. 20 minutes. 

Please note, daily prayer does not run on Bank Holidays. 

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Weekly Services & Groups

2.00pm Monday

Bible Study Group

Please contact Rev Louise on 01702 292778 for details of the venue

 

9am - 11am Tuesday
Pram Service - Tea, Toast & Toddlers
St Peter's Church 

Includes a short service of songs and Bible story for pre-school children.  This happens as part of our Toast & Toddlers morning (9.00am - 11.00am).


2.00pm Tuesdays at Two

St Andrew's Church Hall

A friendly group meeting for tea, coffee & company.

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3.30pm Tuesday

Church Fun Club

St Andrew's Church Hall

The group is open to all primary school aged children.  This includes preparation for receiving communion for those in year 3 and above who wish to do this.  Children are accompanied by their parents and the group lasts for an hour.

Please contact us if you would like to attend.  

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Youth Group

The Tuesday evening group meets fortnightly in term time 5pm - 6.15pm in St Andrew's Church Hall. This group is for all young people in years 7 and upwards. Using craft , discussion and games we will explore our faith and learn together. Contact Louise for more information (01702 292778)

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10.00am Wednesday
Holy Communion Service (BCP)
St Andrew's Church

A 40 minute service from the Book of Common Prayer.

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1.00pm Thursdays
Be Still Service

St Andrew's Church

A 20 minute service designed to fit into your lunch break.  A time for reflection, quiet and music to refresh you.

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Monthly Services & Groups 

2.30pm Thursday Afternoon Service 
First Thursday of the month

St Peters's Church

30 minutes of singing familiar hymns, Bible readings, prayers and shared reflection, followed by refreshments.

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3.30pm Messy Church
2nd Sunday of the Month 

St Peter's Church

Craft, Bible story and singing for the whole family.

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Upcoming Special Services & Events

 

​DECEMBER

Saturday December 6th 10.30am Carol Singing at the Resident's Association Christmas Fair 

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Saturday December 6th The Resident's Association Christmas Fair 10.30am

 

Sunday December 7th Collection of gifts for those in need. Nativity Services at 9.30am and 11am

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Sunday December 14th Memorial Service at St Andrew's. For all those who are bereaved. The hall will be open from 1pm for refreshments followed by a service in the church at 3pm

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Friday December 19th 7.30pm Celebration of Carols. Members of the Southend Boys and Girls Choirs will sing at St Andrew's. Followed by complementary refreshments. Tickets available from both churches or from Louise (01702 292778).

​Sunday December 21st Carol Services in both churches:

11am at St Peter's; 3.30pm Christingle and family carols at St Andrew's;

6pm Carols by Candlelight at              St Andrew's.

Wednesday December 24th

4pm Crib Service at St Peter's 

11.30pm Midnight Communion at       St Andrew's

Thursday December 25th

8am Holy Communion at St Andrew's

9.30am Short Family Service at            St Andrew's

10.30am Family Communion at St Peter's

 

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St Andrew's Church, Church Road,
Shoeburyness, SS3 9EU
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St Peter's Church, Hinguar Street,
Shoeburyness, SS3 9AN
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Safeguarding

We are committed to Safeguarding Children, Young People, Victims of Domestic Abuse and Vulnerable Adults.  The PCC has adopted the Church of England's polices and best practice on safeguarding which may be found here

https://www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding

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To speak to our Child Protection & Safeguarding Officer - Sandra Baines - Telephone 01702 294043

 

South Shoebury Parish Safeguarding information may be found here.

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