Saint Mary's
The Parish Church of Prittlewell

  Financial and spiritual aid is offered through these and other groups:  
  The Mothers' Union
The MU is involved in policy relating to
women's issues,  parenting and social
justice.  It co-operates in many projects
in the UK and around the world.		   The Women's Fellowship
Women's Fellowship meets monthly to listen to talks on a variety of subjects and to enjoy each other's company.		  
  Pastoral Care Group
Visits the sick and house-bound, at their
request, to take communion to them and,
or, to maintain contact with the church.		   Spiritual Growth Group
The Spiritual Growth Committee arranges events both to help the congregation deepen their faith and to encourage people into church life.		  
  Rainbows and Brownies
The uniformed Guide Association offers
young people a varied programme of
activities which encourage development
of life skills.		   Scouts and Cub Scouts
The uniformed Scout Association offers young people a varied programme of  activities which encourage development of life skills.
  
  We raise money by:  
  Regular giving and covenants
Private donations and bequests
Weekly 'nearly new' table sales
Coffee mornings		       Music concerts
Social events
The summer fete
The Christmas fayre
 		 
  Saint Mary's also gives financial and spiritual support to:
  'Fair Havens'
An 8-bedded hospice in Southend caring for  people either in the hospice or in the community.

Church Mission Society
A voluntary society working with the Anglican church worldwide. It was founded in 1799 to send Christians to Africa and the East to share the teachings of Jesus.		 Homeless Action Resources Project
No drink or drugs allowed, but a shower, a meal and shelter for the night are provided for the homeless in the area.

The Children's Society
Founded in 1881. Over 100 projects in England & Wales, reaching out to nearly 40,000 children every year helping to find solutions to the very serious problems they face.		  
  More information on the above can be found by clicking on the appropriate link on the 'Links' page  

 

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