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Leigh Road Baptist Church invites households, schools, churches, community groups & businesses to join “Streets of Light 2025”
Sign-up deadline extended to midnight Sunday 19 October – www.streetsoflight.co.uk Households, schools, churches, community groups and businesses across Southend-on-Sea — and beyond — are being invited to take part in Streets of Light 2025, a creative community project spreading messages … Continue reading
A Parade of Penguins Lands at Leigh Road Baptist Church for Waddle-on-Sea
This summer, Leigh Road Baptist Church (LRBC) is home to a vibrant gathering of penguins as part of Waddle-on-Sea—a joyful public art trail created by Havens Hospices in partnership with Wild in Art. Running until Wednesday 3rd September, Waddle-on-Sea features … Continue reading
Starvation Lunch Fundraiser for Tek Ura Raises Over £300
After our Sunday morning gathering on Sunday 2 March, the Leigh Road Baptist Church family came together for a simple but powerful act of generosity—our Starvation Lunch in support of Tek Ura. The idea was simple: instead of a full … Continue reading
Two Artists Exhibition Brings Art and Community Together at the Living Room
What a fantastic weekend we had at Two Artists! Hosted at the Living Room, this special exhibition featured the incredible artwork of Ruth Rotherham and Teresa Barbary. The event was a wonderful celebration of creativity, community, and connection, with many … Continue reading
A Joyful Celebration of Community and Creation: LRBC Christmas Eco Fayre
Leigh Road Baptist Church’s Christmas Eco Fayre 2024 was a resounding success, bringing together the community to celebrate the festive season in an environmentally conscious way. The event, filled with creativity and generosity, raised an impressive £2,600. Of this total, … Continue reading
Streets of Light 2024: Shining a Message of Light, Love & Hope Across Leigh-on-Sea and Beyond
This autumn, Leigh-on-Sea joined hundreds of locations across the UK and Germany in celebrating the power of light and love to bring hope and warmth to our communities. The Streets of Light initiative, held from October 26 to November 3, … Continue reading
Harvest 2024: Celebrating God’s Goodness at Leigh Road Baptist Church
Harvest time is a wonderful season to reflect on the blessings in our lives, and at Leigh Road Baptist Church, we gathered to do just that—celebrating the goodness of God together. This year’s Harvest service was filled with gratitude, community … Continue reading
Barnabas Midweek gathering at Leigh Road Baptist Church Raises £150 for MacMillan Cancer Support
Recently, the Barnabas Midweek devotional group of Leigh Road Baptist Church hosted a Coffee Morning and cake sale to support Macmillan Cancer Support, successfully raising £150. The event saw a wonderful turnout, with attendees enjoying a quiz, an array of … Continue reading
Leigh Road Baptist Church Pre-School Celebrates 50 Years of God’s Provision and Blessings
The blowing out of the 50th Anniversary candles Leigh Road Baptist Church (LRBC) is joyfully celebrating a significant milestone—the 50th anniversary of its Pre-school, a ministry that has impacted generations of local children and families. As we reflect on this … Continue reading
How can the church pray for you?
Leigh Road Baptist Church has been praying for Leigh-on-Sea, its people and the wider world for over 130 years, and it is our absolute joy to continue to do so. We believe wholeheartedly in the power of prayer, simply put, … Continue reading