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
April
Annual Parochial Church Meeting
7th April at 11.30am
St Andrew's Church
Quiz Night
27th April at 7.30pm
St Peter's Church
May
Plant & Bric-a-Brac Sale
May 18th 9.30am-11.30am
St Andrew's Church Hall
Healing Service
May 19th at 6pm
St Andrew's Church
Family Communion Service
21st May at 6.00pm
At St Andrew's Church
June
Summer Fair
June 15th at 2pm-4pm
At St Andrew's Church Hall
Memorial Service
June 30th at 3pm
At St Andrew's Churchyard
July
Church Tours & Open Day
July 6th
At St Andrew's Church
First Holy Communions
July 7th at 9.30am
at St Andrew's Church
Joint Deanery Service
July 7th at 3.30pm
At St Saviour's, Westcliff
Open Garden & Refreshments
July 21st from 1pm
Details to follow
Quiz Night
July 27th at 7.30pm
At St Peter's Church Hall