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
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
Sunday Services
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.
6.30pm Friday
Youth Group
St Andrew's Hall
90 minute group for all young people of senior school age.
Please contact us for details.
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.
Please note there is no Messy Church on the 10th December as we have the Christingle Service at St Andrew's.
Upcoming Special Services & Events
September
Saturday Sept 7th 10am-12noon
At St Andrew's Church Hall
Autumn Craft Workshop
Craft activities for all ages
Includes a treasure hunt for the younger generation
Refreshments available
Free to all, everybody welcome
Sunday Sept 22nd 3pm
At St Peter's
Pet Service
Bring along your hairy, furry, feathery or scaly friends for a special service.
October
Saturday Oct 5th
Harvest Meal at St Peter's
Sunday Oct 6th
Harvest Festival Services
9.30 am at St Andrew's
11am at St Peter's
Saturday Oct 26th
7.30pm at St Peter's
Quiz Night
November
Sunday Nov 10th
Remembrance Sunday
Saturday Nov 23rd
Christmas Fair at St Peter's
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
Saturday Dec 7th
3pm at St Andrew's
Memorial Service for all those who are bereaved
Sunday Dec 8th
3pm at St Andrew's
Christingle Service
Sunday Dec 22nd
Carol Services at
11am, 3pm and 6pm
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.