Category Archives: Press release
One City, One Heart: Building Unity Across Southend
It was encouraging to see Leigh Road Baptist Church’s Community Worker, David Elcock, joining leaders and representatives from across the city at the latest Hands Together Summit, “One City, One Heart,” held on Wednesday 6 May 2026. Hosted by Southend … Continue reading
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
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