At St Margaret’s, we take seriously the need to encourage the young at the start of their Christian journey. We offer a range of activities and education to suit all age groups.
Welcoming Children & Young People –
All children and young people are welcome at our church, whether at services, social events or informally during Open Church.
We have a special service for families at 5.30pm on the first Sunday of each month. After that, we share pizza and play games together in the hall or outdoors if the weather is fine. There is an additional games and social session for 13+year olds on the third Sunday evening of each month, in the hall.
At other services, children can bring their own quiet toys to play with. There are games, books and toys in the lobby for anyone who would like to borrow them.
If anyone would like to help with services, or find out about other groups linked to our church, please ask Lorrina, Michael or the people at the door. St. Margaret’s looks forward to meeting You!
Additional services for the younger members of our congregation. Click HERE for full details
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St Margareteers (Sunday School)
St Margareteers – On the third Sunday of the month there will be a teaching session in the hall commencing at 10:00 for those aged 4 – 10 with songs, bible stories, crafts and prayers. Meet in the foyer at the back of church. Following a blessing from the Priest we adjourn to Room 2, returning at the Offertory for the rest of the service. ALL WELCOME….do come !
You are welcomed to come along and see us in action any Sunday during term time – just enter the main church and make yourself known to one of our sidesmen. For further information email
Last Sunday Supper Mass – Our Young Peoples’ Mass at 17:30 …….
Our Young Peoples’ Mass at 17:30. This will last 45 minutes with music and will be followed by pasta/pizza in the vicarage until 20:00. It is especially for those whose life makes Sunday morning difficult because of sport etc. It will continue on the last Sunday of every month – book ahead.
Contact Noah Cockett (email noahcockett@gmail.com) or Fr. David (07768 687605 or email vicar@saintmargaretsleigh.org) for further details.
Communion Questions from Children – A video of Father David answering questions raised by children about Holy Communion …..
A 30 minute video of Father David answering in his own inimitable style questions raised by children about Holy Communion. Click on this LINK to see the video
Youth Club – Our Youth Club for the older children is held in the Church Hall on dates during the school Half-Term holidays …….
Our Youth Club for the older children is held in the Church Hall on dates during the school Half-Term holidays. Many activities are offered along with refreshments all of which are fully supervised. In parallel with the fun, we introduce a Christian teaching element during the Youth Club to enable all participants to understand better the Christian Faith and the role of St Margaret’s in its propagation.
Details of our next Youth Club will be available shortly
Holiday Club – the Holiday Club runs for 3 days in August using the Church Halls, the Church and its surrounding areas …….
Now restored to our annual calendar, the Holiday Club runs for 3 days in August using the Church Halls, the Church and its surrounding areas. A fully supervised programme of activities for children from 5 years to 11 years is offered.
Each year, the Holiday Club has a Christian theme running throughout with religious teaching being an integral (but not dominant!) part of the activities.
Below are some photos from the brilliant 2019 Holiday Club.
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Uniform Organisations – Rainbows & Brownies ……..
Rainbows & Brownies
Rainbows meet in the Church Hall on Tuesday from 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Brownies meet in the Church Hall on Mondays from 6:00pm to 7:30pm and on Tuesdays from 5:00pm to 6:30pm
We are now following the Girl Guides New Programme and everything we do each week has to be logged on The Guiding website against each girl so she can gain rewards and badges.
To register with one of our groups, please visit the Girl Guides web page www.girlguiding.org.uk – we are unable to register your child directly.
We do have long waiting lists, especially for the Rainbows; we particularly need LEADERS!! If you are interested in becoming a Leader or helping in any way, please contact Julia Fenton on 07950-909244 or via email
Information about our Beavers/Cubs/Scouts and Sea Scouts will be available shortly
Traditionally, uniformed organisations attend and participate in Mothering Sunday, Harvest Festival, our Carol Service and other major festivals.
Children’s Ministry – working with local children’s organisations ….
An essential element of St Margaret’s ministry is working with our local schools and other children’s organisations – assisting them with their religious education and encouraging them to use St Margaret’s by attending major festivals and for hosting concerts and theatre productions
During the year schools and playschools visit us for Carol Services and Educational events.
St Michael’s – www.stmichaelsschool.com
St. Michael’s School is a popular and forward thinking Prep School where traditional values and progressive teaching and learning methods go hand in hand to provide all children with an excellent start to their education.
To see more details, visit the St Michael’s webpage
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Little Acorns Pre-School – http://www.littleacornsleigh.co.uk/
Little Acorns is a committee run pre-school in Leigh-on-Sea for children aged 2.5 to 4 years. We are registered with the Charities Commission (1026965). We are open Monday to Friday mornings 9.30am to 12.30pm and Monday to Thursday afternoons 1.00pm to 4.00pm term time only. Providing a fun, engaging and rewarding early years experience for all children, come and see for yourself what we have to offer.
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West Leigh Infants – www.westleighinfants.co.uk
West Leigh Juniors – www.westleighjunior.co.uk
Belfairs Academy – www.belfairsacademy.org.uk