Church from Scratch

People tell us we’re playful, different, welcoming, inclusive, collaborative, LGBTQ+ loving, church. We meet in homes, having moved beyond church services.

[Concrete Culture @ConcreteSX]

We believe the brightest future for Southend’s iconic Kursaal must be shaped by the people of the town. We want everyone to answer two simple questions to help the #KursaalComeback. Submit your ideas here: https://t.co/34gRjzn3m5

[Concrete Culture @ConcreteSX]

What is Southend missing? What would you like to see the town’s iconic Kursaal become? We are asking these two simple questions, to help shape its future, led by the people. Submit your ideas here: https://t.co/DMMMYBidLf #KursaalComeback

[Your Southend @YourSouthend]

⚠️ Major incident declared for Essex due to the pressure that coronavirus is putting on health services.

The number of Covid patients receiving treatment in Essex has now exceeded the peak of the first wave.

Patient levels are expected to increase further in the coming days.

[Church from Scratch @cfsnews]

We are raising money for refugees who have recently arrived in the UK. Like Mary and Joseph, many of them had to risk their lives on dangerous journeys across seas, deserts and hostile countries. Please go to https://t.co/el5EbhO7hF to donate.

[Church from Scratch @cfsnews]

Christmas from Scratch - Episode 10 - Refugee
"We're in danger, and we need to risk the journey."

Jessica De Carvalho appearing as Mary
Josh Duckmanton appearing as Joseph
Rachel Dingle - Writer and Director

Full credits and catch up at https://t.co/el5EbhO7hF

[Church from Scratch @cfsnews]

*WARNING - FLASHING IMAGES*
Christmas from Scratch - Episode 9 - Herod
"A new threat to our country, and our leadership"

Peter Dominey appearing as Herod
Rachel Dingle - Writer and Director

Full video, credits and catch up at https://t.co/el5EbhO7hF

[Church from Scratch @cfsnews]

Gift Haul!
You’ve never watch a nativity like this. https://t.co/BPn7JEsxaV

[Peter Dominey @peterdominey]

@CFSnews is giving away free Christmas colouring pages to download and use in your church setting however you wish.
Obvs the pic is a completed example! 5 designs. A4 PDF.
https://t.co/ol8j3MutNV
@baptistuniongb @EBAteam

[Church from Scratch @cfsnews]

we are giving away free Christmas Colouring Pages to download and use in your church setting however you wish. #mindfulness #colouring #Christmas2020
Obvs the pic is a completed example! 5 designs. A4 PDF. Please help yourself.
https://t.co/RA4acXBt6e

[Church from Scratch @cfsnews]

Christmas from Scratch - Episode 7 - Wise Teenagers
"Just follow that fat off star, old man"

Nick Gilbert appearing as The Wise Teenager
Rachel Dingle - Writer and Director

Full video, credits and catch up at https://t.co/el5EbhO7hF

[Church from Scratch @cfsnews]

Christmas from Scratch - Episode 6 - The Shepherds
"Nothing's gonna be the same again"

Rachel Dingle - Writer and Director
Full video, credits and catch up at https://t.co/el5EbhO7hF

[Church from Scratch @cfsnews]

@revkatebottley thought you would like this!! we've made a nativity series set in modern day southend on sea! all written by an amazing young woman in our church and performed by church members and friends :)

[Church from Scratch @cfsnews]

Christmas from Scratch - Mary - Episode 1 of 10. Imagine if Jesus were born in 2020. Mary is an ordinary teenager. Joseph a normal guy. The Christmas story, stripped of tinsel and myth.
Full video, credits and catch up at https://t.co/el5EbhO7hF

[Church from Scratch @cfsnews]

Christmas from Scratch- Episode 5 - The Birth

"It took me less time to birth the son of God then it did for Joe to put up this tent!"

Jessica De Carvalho appearing as Mary
Rachel Dingle - Writer and Director

Full video, credits and catch up at https://t.co/el5EbhO7hF

[Church from Scratch @cfsnews]

Christmas from Scratch- Episode 4 - Gabriel
"I'm not sure about this you know, they seem so... normal."

Jazz Zekai appearing as Angel Gabriel
Rachel Dingle - Writer and Director

Full video and catch up at https://t.co/el5EbhO7hF

[Church from Scratch @cfsnews]

Christmas from Scratch - Episode 3 - Joe
"What if I really screw it up?"

Josh Duckmanton appearing as Joe
Rachel Dingle - Writer and Director
Full video, credits and catch up at https://t.co/el5EbhO7hF

[Church from Scratch @cfsnews]

@CommsGuyMatt thank you Matt!

[Church from Scratch @cfsnews]

Christmas from Scratch - Episode 2 of 10 - Elizabeth
Imagine if Jesus were born in 2020. Mary is an ordinary teenager. Joseph a normal guy.
The Christmas story, stripped of tinsel and myth.
Full video, credits and catch up at https://t.co/el5EbhO7hF

[Church from Scratch @cfsnews]

Free resource to help your crowd find calm in #lockdown.
Love Through Lockdown - our free 24pg colouring book of Bible quotes & doodles to download.
https://t.co/IL0HhXZV3L
@baptistuniongb @BaptistTimes @EBA_baptist @swbaptists @YorksBaptists @London_Baptist @PremierRadio

[Church from Scratch @cfsnews]

Grace tells her story of coming out as a gay Christian in #southend #southendpride #church #faith https://t.co/PtcLAPGToz