All events Calendar Advent & Christmas

Here you can find details of our Services and Events. Some groups only take place in term-time, so be sure to check if you're unsure if a group is running. Sunday 21 December - Joint Eucharist @ St Philip’s 11.00 am, Christingle and nativity @ St Philip’s at 2.30 pm Wednesday 24 December at 11.30 pm - Midnight Eucharist service @ St Philip’s Wednesday 31 December - opportunities to join other Churches celebrating New Year 10.30pm - 12 midnight: - Memorial Community Church - Barking Road (ecumenical) - St Luke’s, Canning Town - Emmanuel, Forest Gate - St Mark’s, Beckton Thursday 8 January- 3-5pm school club restarts @ St Marys

Join in Instant Nativity & Christingle

for 2 hours
Plaistow: St Philip & St James
Whitwell Road/Foster Road Plaistow, E13 8BP, United Kingdom

ALL WELCOME- come in simple costume or borrow something - Come and join the chaos and fun as together we tell the Christmas story in our own unique way!

All welcome, bring friends and family - help act out the story, sing carols, receive a Christingle (and find out what it means) AND enjoy refreshments together at the end.

At St Philip & St James Church, Whitwell Rd, Plaistow, E13 8BP

2.30 pm Doors Open for a 3 pm Start

Refreshments at 4 pm

Phone: text or WhatsApp Rev. Emma on 0792723539

Eucharist

Every Sunday at for 1 hour
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 21 Dec 2025
Plaistow: St Mary
May Road Plaistow, E13 9BQ, United Kingdom

A chance to share in the Eucharist (communion) and spend time together worshipping through singing, prayer and exploring the bible. The service is clearly structured, and we have service booklets and notice sheets so you know what is going on, and there’s always someone to point things out. The service takes about an hour and is followed by refreshments and a time to chat and get to know one another. ALL are welcome

Evening Prayer

Every Thursday at for 30 mins
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 25 Dec 2025
Plaistow: St Mary
May Road Plaistow, E13 9BQ, United Kingdom

Thursdays at 5.30pm

Morning Prayer

Every Thursday at for 30 mins
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 25 Dec 2025, 1 Jan 2026
Plaistow: St Mary
May Road Plaistow, E13 9BQ, United Kingdom

Followed by drop in.

Community Drop in

Every Thursday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 25 Dec 2025, 1 Jan 2026
Plaistow: St Mary
May Road Plaistow, E13 9BQ, United Kingdom

Building and Celebrating Community in Plaistow

Refreshments, games, crafts, support.

All ages, all welcome.

Every Thursday from 4th September 2025

Midday Prayer

Every Thursday at for 30 mins
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 25 Dec 2025, 1 Jan 2026
Plaistow: St Mary
May Road Plaistow, E13 9BQ, United Kingdom

Thursdays 12-12.30pm

After School Club

Every Thursday at for 2 hours
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 25 Dec 2025, 1 Jan 2026
Plaistow: St Mary
May Road Plaistow, E13 9BQ, United Kingdom

Snacks, games, Community, Craft, Space to chill. Open to all aged 8-16, Thursdays 3-5 pm, in term-time.