Basildon Deanery

23/10/2026

Our weekly coffee mornings have now moved from Wednesday's to Friday's, 10.00 am to 12 noon. Teas, coffees, and snacks - a great meeting place with good conversation. This event is held in the Church Hall, NOT the Church.

23/10/2026

It’s been a busy week this week for our dedicated wardens and PCC following the discovery of some plaster damage last Sunday.
Our wardens have been busy with builders, UKPN and others working out a plan of action to remediate the damage and manage the risk. To that end, the PCC announce that this Sunday’s service and next week’s midweek ministry will not go ahead. This will give builders and engineers uninterrupted time to focus their efforts on putting things right.

We have a service at our sister church St Mary Magdalene, Great Burstead with Ramsden Crays on Sunday at 9:30. Alternative churches are also running services across the area for those that would like to attend.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and would ask that you watch this page for updates on our return to normal or any possible delays.

22/10/2026

⭐Wow!⭐
We have had such a lot of support from our wonderful community - we have a LOT of thanks to give to you:

💚Oakfield Primary School
💚Wickford Primary School
💚Wickford Church of England School
💚Richard and St Catherine's Church
💚Castledon School
💚Hilltop Infant Scholl
💚Grange Primary School
💚Christine, Louise and John from the town
💚St Andrew's Church
💚Runwell Pre-School (Rev Nick Wright)
💚St Mary's Church
💚St Margaret's Church, Downham
💚Abacus Primary School
💚St Luke's Park Primary School
💚The 4th Wickford Cub Scout Group
💚Shotgate Baptist Church
💚Rettendon Primary School

21/10/2026

The Parish of Pitsea with Nevendon is seeking a new Rector.  This busy parish with two churches hopes to appoint a new Rector who will help our faithful worshipping community to grow both in faith and in number. We do not have an exact image of the ideal candidate, but we know we want you to have p...

21/10/2026

And are you an inspirational and collaborative Leader who can contribute to Christ’s mission in a thriving Essex community?

21/10/2026