Situated between the Palace Hotel and the Royals Shopping Centre, on Pier Hill. Just minutes from the Sea Front. (See Map for further details)

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Weddings, Baptisms and the calling of Banns can be arranged on Saturday mornings by calling at the Parish Office inside St John’s Church. Or follow the Email link below:

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What's Been Happening in the Parish

 

Follow this link to find out what we have been up to:

Parish Activities

Check out the new photos of this years trip to Walsingham

and the

recent renovation work on the graveyard at St Johns and Palace Hotel

 
 
 
 

In the Heart of your Community, in the frantic rush of the Town Centre you will find us.  A place of Peace and Calm.  Why not drop in and experience our tranquillity


Our Mission is Simple

We are here to serve you, worship God and Love the Community in

Jesus Christ.

Join us in worship, our services are easy to follow and understand.  Whether you worship with us regularly, are staying in Southend on holiday or on business or looking at faith for the first time, you will find something that will guide you through your week.

Here at St John's you will find relevant teaching, spiritual help with a touch of modern day realism.  We are non judgemental and welcome you all.

My Thoughts!

In mid Summer, if we are lucky, our thoughts turn to holidays.

In Southend, thousands of day trippers pour into the Town every day during the Summer months. This year we have a brand spanking new Hotel in the Park Inn Palace Hotel. Perhaps many more people will be staying.

Whatever our situation its important to give time to ourselves. Many people are harassed at work- we work the longest hours in Europe. Many people are harassed at home. God does not intend it to be this way. He created the world and then rested. Therefore it is vital that we find some space for ourselves to find peace.

May the Peace of the Lord be with you!

Canon Steve

DO YOU SHOP ON-LINE?

Help us raise funds for the ongoing work at St. John the Baptist Church without even trying!                                         

 All you have to do is:                       Go to www.easyfundraising.org.uk                                                              

 Click on “register as a User”            Click on “selecting charity” and type:      “The Calm Place”                       

Click on Search and the box will be filled in with the whole title.               

Complete your personal details.         Click on “Accept and Register”                                                                    

You then get the Welcome Page        You are now ready to shop.                                                                             

Choose your category from the menu on the left hand side of the page       

To get a list of retailers or service providers.                                                 

Please choose our charity to support and tell your friends and family!         

Thank you  for your support 
 

Our worship has a down to earth approach to it. It is simplistic with a hidden beauty.

 

 

 

 

We approach our faith and worship in a practical yet spiritual way.

We are the Southend Lifeboat Church.  Stephen our Parish Priest is proud to be the RNLI Chaplain.

After visiting us we hope you will take something personal away with you that is 'concrete', for you to use in your day to day lives.

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Follow the link to:

Annual Services

to see photos of our recent St George's day Parade Service

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The refurbishment continues in our Graveyard follow the Parish Activities link to see more.