The problem of Putin

by Rob Newham on 24th February 2022

Thoughts on Brexit by a Christian

by Mike Reith on 3rd September 2019

I’m not sure this 'BIG week' as Parliament returns from its summer break will be all that big! We’ve had many mini dramas week after week until now when decisive moments haven't been that decisive. However since everyone’s saying it is THE week, here’s how I’d like to be humble in it… Politicians are trying to do their best. It is so easy to choose a side and rubbish the other [...]

Youth Group

by Mike Reith on 5th February 2017

Children at Becontree 2020 

Christianity made easy

by Mike Reith on 31st May 2015

Have just blogged about this on this page - have a look!

Gathering momentum...

by Mike Reith on 14th May 2015

Since we started Becontree Church has been getting involved in different things. Toddler Group... There's a great Toddler group on a Tuesday morning at the Dawson Centre (where we also meet on Sundays).... from 9:30 to 11:00, and from 11:30 to 1:00 pm. LEO... is an expanding club for children in the Dawson Centre from school Years 4 to 7 which meets on Fridays from 6:00 to 7:30pm (term [...]

Future developments

by Mike Reith on 14th May 2015

Significant things last! Way back in 1930, Captain Dawson, a Christian man, wanted people on a new estate in Dagenham to hear about Jesus Christ. He built a hall and made a good start, but died before it opened! The hall (now called The Dawson Christian Centre) was given over to London City Mission (better known as LCM) who have made it a centre of Christian compassion to the [...]