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).
What's On
Sunday Services
8am at St Andrew's Church
Holy Communion (BCP)
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
Daily Prayer in Church
9.00am on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursday & Fridays at
St Andrew's Church
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.
Weekly Services & Groups
2.00pm Monday
Bible Study Group
St Andrew's Hall - Back Room
10.30am Tuesday
Pram Service - Tea, Toast & Toddlers
St Peter's Church
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.
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.
10.00am Wednesday
Holy Communion Service (BCP)
St Andrew's Church
A 40 minute service from the Book of Common Prayer.
1:15pm Friday
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.
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.
3.30pm Messy Church
2nd Sunday of the Month
St Peter's Church
Craft, Bible story and singing for the whole family.
Note Sunday 8th December a special Messy Christmas at St Peter's
Upcoming Special Services & Events
December
Sunday Dec 1st
Gift Day for the Homeless-
bring gifts to church.
Sunday Dec1st
4pm at St Peter's
Confirmation Service with the Bishop of Bradwell
Sunday Dec 8th
Messy Christmas at St Peter's
Saturday Dec 14th
Christmas Craft Afternoon Followed by Carols in the Churchyard
At St Andrew's Church Hall
3.30pm Craft Afternoon - a selection of festive craft activities for all ages.
5.30pm Community Carol singing in the churchyard with hot mince pies and beverages
Sunday December 15th
Memorial Service
3pm at St Andrew's
Candle lighting in church and refreshments in the hall 1-3pm
Sunday Dec 22nd
Carol Services at
11am : Family Carols at St Peter's
3pm : Family Carols (with Christingle) at St Andrew's
6pm: Carols by Candlelight at St Andrew's
Tuesday Dec 24th
Crib Service
4pm at St Peter's
Midnight Communion
11.30pm at St Andrew's
Wednesday Dec 25th
Holy Communion
8am at St Andrew's
Family Service
9.30am at St Andrew's
Family Communion
10.30 at St Peter's
St Andrew's Church, Church Road,
Shoeburyness, SS3 9EU
St Peter's Church, Hinguar Street,
Shoeburyness, SS3 9AN
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
South Shoebury Parish Safeguarding information may be found here.