Richard Holden, MP for Basildon and Billericay, joined members of Ramsden Bellhouse Baptist Church to commemorate the church's 100th anniversary. The event brought together the congregation and guests to reflect on a century of worship, service and community involvement. Mr Holden said the anniversary highlighted the strength of faith across the constituency, noting that several churches in the area have recently reached similar milestones. Mr Holden said: “It shows the strength of faith and community we have locally that our churches are reaching these milestones. "A huge well done to everyone at the church for all their efforts over the past century."