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St Bartholomew's East Ham

Bishop Guli’s Lent and Holy Week Pilgrimage 2026

31 March 2026

This year, Bishop Guli is walking the Barking Area Art Trail for her Lent and Holy Week Pilgrimage.

Open-air service

Growing together in Boreham: two congregations come together in faith and friendship to serve the local community

30 March 2026

Since 2024, St Andrew’s, Boreham, has shared its services, on the second Sunday of each month, with the Pentecostal Congregation - Word Alive Chapel, Boreham.

iSingPOP

Pupils at Chrishall Primary School Shine on Stage with iSingPOP

26 March 2026

Pupils at Chrishall Primary School enjoyed a visit from the iSingPOP team in December 2025.

The Revd Philip Wright, Chaplain of West Ham United Football Club

Chaplaincy at West Ham United Football Club

23 March 2026

The Revd Philip Wright writes about his ministry as Chaplain at West Ham United Football Club.

BBC Essex

The Porch Pantry at St Peter & St Paul, West Mersea, provides support for the local community

19 March 2026

Emma Cornwell was nominated at the BBC Essex Make a Difference Awards for her commitment to The Porch Pantry at St Peter & St Paul, West Mersea, a food Pantry which supports local families.

The choirs of St Edward the Confessor, Romford and Chelmsford Cathedral

A Combined Choir event brings together choirs from St Edward’s Romford and Chelmsford Cathedral

6 March 2026

A combined choirs event brings together the choirs from St Edward's the Confessor, Romford and Chelmsford Cathedral.