Christ Church has formally become part of the Inclusive Church Network: Inclusive Church is a network of churches, groups and individuals uniting together around a shared vision: “We believe in inclusive Church – a church which celebrates and affirms every person and does not discriminate. We will continue to challenge the church where it continues […]

And so the final day of our church Advent Calendar! A nativity scene of course (courtesy of Traidcraft), which also featured in the Rayleigh Posadas. MERRY CHRISTMAS! A montage of the whole calendar will appear soon!

Another stellar window from one of our younger members!

Another angel for the 4th Sunday in Advent (all the Sundays have been angels)

THE HOLLY and the IVY Our connection with holly and ivy goes back before the carol we sing at Christmas, which was written in the1700’s, to our pagan/celtic origins before Christianity arrived on our shores. Not only is it used as greenery to decorate our houses but is a good source of nectar and food […]

The Rayleigh Ecumenical service of 9 Lessons and Carols is available to view from 6pm on Saturday 19th December.  This is a collaboration between various churches in Rayleigh and features a children’s slot by our very own Children’s Worker Sandy, and the Minister reading one of the readings. And our Music Group provides the going […]

Amazing how Dexter, the minister’s dog gets everywhere!!

Merry Christmas from one of our younger members

Angels for the 3rd Sunday of Advent

On our descent after a wild weather walk (scary at times) over Whernside, one of Yorkshire’s three peaks, the weather started to clear and looking northwards a glow appeared until this magical light lit the landscape. It was such a joyful sight after the storm cloud we had been in, it was the crowning glory […]

Today is Christmas Jumper Day! Sandy is wearing a Christmas Jumper to raise money for Save the Children. Please support her if you can.

Our Christmas Appeal has raised £2,838 so far, shared equally between Hopeworx and Home-Start. This is amazing, especially in these challenging times when most people have not been able to go to the church building. There is still time to donate if you would like to – please contact the Church Treasurer.

From one of our younger members!

Illumination Street Week, is declared a ‘National Calendar Campaign’ to help combat those shorter days and cloudy skies.  This is a celebration to help build relationships and create memories with neighbours and communities to cherish for years to come.  From Christmas wreaths on your front door to flamboyant bold ideas, we are calling for the […]

An angel for Sunday, Advent II

International Soil Day! Bit random, I know, but we are an Eco-Church!

Today is another ‘international’ day! And the Christmas trees are up at the church – hurrah!

Today’s Advent window.

Welcome to our church Advent Calendar. Each day we will post a calendar ‘window’ created by a church member, and put a picture in the church windows. Some of the days in December are ‘international’ days. Today is one of them – World Aids Day, so today’s window reflects that.1st

From Tuesday 1 December look here each day for the new Advent Calendar day. And in the church windows and front door. Some of the days in December are ‘international’ days and these will be reflected in the calendar. The rest is just ‘fun’ traditional Advent Calendar style. All created by members of the church.

Christ Church has been mentioned in the Dec/Jan issue of Reform the national magazine of the URC (again!). Extra points if you can find it! No prize, just a nice warm glow of satisfaction!

Join us live via our Facebook page at 10.45am this Sunday for the Remembrance Sunday Service including the two minute silence and the Last Post.

This wonderful photo was taken last night by Roger Farrow who lives near Christ Church.

Because 2020 has been such a strange and awful year for people and many more people will have slipped from just coping to really struggling, we have an extra appeal to help local people with food and gifts at Christmas. Please send donations (BACS or cheques) to the Treasurer, marked ‘Christmas Appeal’ If you prefer […]