Churches Together regular events

The CTB annual service in January

Jane Robb

People of member churches meet for a united service in January during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The 2020 service, at St Mary Magdalen Church, was led by Revival Church.

Andy Robb brought a message of 'Unity of the Spirit' and suggested that Christians' starting point is unity with the Holy Spirit—and then our connection with other believers.
Listen to Andy's message here.

Jane Robb led prayers of commitment to God, to each other and to the town. The service concluded with prayers in groups.

CTB arranges Sunday evening united services in alternate months throughout the year.

World Day of Prayer

Pauline Randall & Father Dan Mason at the 2021 service

The Women's World Day of Prayer started over 130 years ago in North America as an international ecumenical Christian laywomen’s initiative. Now, known more simply as the 'World Day of Prayer', it is celebrated in 170 countries on the first Friday of March every year.

It encourages women to be aware of other countries and cultures, and demonstrates that prayer and action are inseparable. This year's focus was upon the South Pacific island nation of Vanuatu.

The 2021 Billericay service at The Most Holy Redeemer Church was introduced by Father Dan Mason and led by Pauline Randall of Emmanuel Church, supported by women of other town churches. The service was streamed live and you can view it here.
Pauline thanks people of Billericay for their generous financial support for the work of WDP.

CTB at Rotary Club Soapbox Derby

Sun Corner at the Soapbox Derby

The Soapbox Derby is a Billericay Rotary Club Mayflower community and charity fund raising event on the Early May Bank Holiday. In 2018 Churches Together occupied its own marquee.

The weather was very hot and families from Billericay and beyond came along in vast numbers—about 10,000 people in all. Volunteers from local churches were there as helpers, assisted by our street pastors.

Children made soapbox vehicles from cardboard, had their face painted, and joined in a huge range of games—all for free because God's love is free to all. Older folk wrote personal prayers on heart-shaped cards, then added them to our prayer tree.

All in all it was a fabulous day.

Carol singing at the Christmas market

Choirs from the churches combine to sing carols at St Mary Magdalen Church during the Christmas market in the High Street. Tea, coffee and mince pies are offered to members of the public who enter the church to listen to the music.

The Christmas market is arranged by Billericay Mayflower Rotary Club and the 2017 event was held on Sunday 3rd December from 11.00am to 5.00pm.

Hear carol singing at the 2012 Christmas market

This page was last updated on 27th June 2023