regular events
Links Club
Mondays 10 am, Location: The Main Church
A group where retired people and those over 60 can informally meet for friendship and companionship. Come and share your talents, enthusiasms and experiences with others.
The Lounge
Tuesdays 10.00 am, Location: Call the Church Office for the latest information 01702 478698
Discussion and prayer group for women
Dad's Group
Tuesday 10.30 am to 12.30pm school term time
A variety of 'Dads' come along and meet us at Oasis The Coffee House. From full time househusbands, some who work from home, shift workers and Granddad's and carers.
Find out more about Dad's Group
Womens Fellowship
Tuesdays 2.15 - 3.15 pm Location: Congregational Church, Pall Mall until November
Firstly a devotional meeting but for any ladies of any age who want to come and share friendship, a chance to chat and make friends over a cup of tea. Attendance range from 30-50 not all from Leigh Road.
Find out more about Womens Fellowship
Hour of Prayer
Wednesdays 9.00 - 10.00 am, Location: Contact church office
Bright Sparks Toddler Group
Wednesday Morning from 10.30am-noon
Wednesday Afternoon from 1.30pm-3.00pm
Bright Sparks is a toddler group, meeting once a week with facilities for children to play safely and parents/carers to relax with each other and chat over a cup of tea or coffee.
Find out more about Bright Sparks
Prayer at LRBC
Wednesday evenings 8.00 - 9.00pm once a month in the main church
Badminton (16+)
Currently not taking place during BUILD. Wednesdays: 7.00 - 10.00 pm term time only, Location: LRBC main hall
Find out more about Badminton Club
Coffee Club
Thursdays 10.30 am, Location: Congregational Church, Pall Mall until November
Find out more about Coffee Club
Energize
Thursdays 6.30 - 7.45 pm Location: The Stables
Games, activities and Bible teaching for children and young people.
Quiet Space for Prayer
Fridays 9.30 - 10.30 am, Location: Contact church office
Pre-School
Daily during term time, Location: The Stables (temporary home)
Find out more about Pre-School
Tennis
Saturdays: in winter from 9.30am; in summer from 2.30pm
Social tennis for members of the Leigh Road Baptist Church Tennis Club. Creche available.
Find out more about the Tennis Club
Football matches and practice
Saturday mornings
Find out more about football with LRBC FC
Space 14:18 year olds
Wednesdays 7.30pm till 9.30pm
Come together and actually have something to do! Our aim is to visit and empty all the known biscuit barrels of Southend and then the world!
this month
Build Opening Celebrations
We are looking forward to celebrating the opening of the new buildings and the following events are
being arranged:
Sunday 19th February
The morning service will include a ribbon cutting ceremony and this will be the first opportunity for members and friends to experience the new premises.
Friday 24th February
The formal opening thanksgiving service will take place at 7.30pm followed by light refreshments. The Guest speaker will be Rev Jonathan Edwards (General Secretary of the Baptist Union) and we have invited various guests to join us. Please note that this is a ticketed event. To register your interest for tickets (maximum of two per household) please phone or email the church office or complete the list in the church vestibule by Wednesday 1st February.
Saturday 25th February
The new premises will be open to the public 10am - 4pm. There will be various displays around the site of the ongoing activities of LRBC and we are delighted that the Theatre Train will be making regular presentations during the day. Light refreshments will be available
Sunday 26th February
10.30am The all age guest service to celebrate the opening will include some of the items incorporated in the Friday service, including the LRBC choir.
3.00pm-5.00pm the premises will be open to the public with light refreshments available.
Alpha Course
Tuesday 28th Feb to 8th May 2012, 7.15 - 9.15 pm
Come and find out more about the important things in life at the next Alpha Course at Oasis Coffee House, Leigh on Sea.
For more information send us an email or phone 01702 478698