Category Archives: Press release
Celebrating a Joyful New Chapter: The Induction of Rev. Ian Smith as Senior Minister of Leigh Road Baptist Church
Sunday 23 November 2025 will long be remembered as a day of thanksgiving, celebration and renewed commitment at Leigh Road Baptist Church (LRBC), as our church family gathered with guests from near and far for the induction of Rev. Ian … Continue reading
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
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
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
Old Leigh Regatta Welcomes Thousands with Help from LRBC Volunteers
The much-anticipated return of the Old Leigh Regatta saw over 10,000 people gather for a weekend of fun, excitement, and community spirit. After a five-year hiatus, this beloved event made its comeback, featuring a variety of activities that brought joy … Continue reading
An evening with the Artists | ‘Faith in Art’ | Open Summer Exhibition
An evening with the Artists Faith in Art: An Evening with the Artists On the evening of Tuesday 27 August, Leigh Road Baptist Church hosted an unforgettable event, Faith in Art: An Evening with the Artists. The exhibition, which is … Continue reading
Watch General Election Hustings | Southend West and Leigh Constituency
Left to Right: Rev Steve Tinning, Chair, Conservative Party | Anna Firth. Labour Party | David Burton-Sampson. Green Party | Tilly Hogrebe. Reform UK | Peter Little. Robert David John Francis | Independent. Liberal Democrats | Stephen Cummins. Lara Michelle Hurley | … Continue reading
Time to Talk Day visits Renew Wellbeing at the Living Room, Leigh-on-Sea
The weekly Thursday Renew Wellbeing drop-in at the Living Room, 191 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea welcomed Darrell Binding, Co-op Member Pioneer for the City of Southend this past Thursday 1 February to mark the UK wide Time to Talk Day. Time … Continue reading