Stephen Metcalfe, local Member of Parliament for South Basildon and East Thurrock recently attended the dedication of the new Bread of Life Church in Rushley, Basildon following its transfer from the Burnt Mills Hall Trust.
The hall which had fallen out of use some time ago will now be the permanent home for the Bread of Life Church and will throw its doors open again to the wider community.
During the service, Stephen Metcalfe was invited to address the congregation and spoke on a number of issues, including the importance of community and morality in politics and public life.
Speaking after the event, Stephen said: “This was a very special occasion for the local community and the church. As Member of Parliament, I believe it is vital to support peoples’ efforts to better their communities as the Bread of Life Church is doing in Basildon.”
“I thoroughly enjoyed meeting Pastor Tapiwamunashe Nduna, and all of the churchgoers today. Their dedication to charity and community is to be highly commended, and it makes me even more proud to be MP for the area”.
“I wish them well for the future and hope that their outreach plans for the area bring Church and community closer together.”
