Churches in Southend-on-Sea

122 years service to Southend-on-Sea. The Church was officially formed on May seventh 1882 by 45 members including Pastor John G. Wilson and 4 deacons. They worshipped in the Public Hall, Alexandra Street, the site of which later housed several entertainment venues - The Empire Theatre the Rivoli Picture

St Johns was the 1st Parish Church of the town of Southend-on-Sea. It played - and still plays - an important role in the life of the town. Famous local dignitaries who worshipped here include James Heygate, major landowner of early Southend and pillar of the old Local Board; James Brightwell, the town's

In May 1910 a few friends came together at 36 Wakering Avenue to cheer a ill friend. Later, in August, the Reverend J Taberner of Belle Vue Baptist Church came to that house (owned by Mr and Mrs R Williams) to administer the Lord's Supper, and the church was established with just seven founding members.