Children & Youth Work

We believe that children and young people are NOT the church of tomorrow - they ARE part of the church of today!

We want our children and young people to grow in their knowledge of God, to have fun whilst they are doing that, and in a safe environment - yet able to face the challenge of Jesus Christ as they grow into His disciples. 

This page is sub-divided into age groups that might help you locate the information you need about the group(s) available for you  and your child.

In 2006 we have been very excited about our new 'Yoof' Cabin!  Built because we have run out of space on Sunday mornings this well equipped, warm and decorated Cabin is the new focus for our Youth activities.   It demonstrates how serious we are about investing in our children and young people.

0-3 Years

Sunday Childrens Work - Creche

We recognise that our pastoral care starts with the very youngest members of

our church family.  We offer a creche facility that enables the youngest children

to play in a safe environment on the fringe of the worship space - far enough

but not too far from parental care if needed!

Mid-week Children's Work - Noah's Ark

Our parent/carer and toddler groups are very successful and widely

supported.  Currently running on a Wednesday morning (10.00-11.30am),

Wednesday afternoon (1.30-3.00pm) and Thursday morning (10.00-11.30am)

these groups provide a safe environment for children to play and for

parents/carers to chat together.  Story-time provides low-key Christian input,

with action songs and lots of fun.

3-7 Years

Sunday Childrens Work - Junior Praise (Infants)

Junior Praise is a lively mix of games, activities, Bible teaching, craft-work,

drama, singing, puppets, etc.  Children of Infant School age form one of the

core groups to our Sunday morning children's work.

We do not currently offer Mid-week Children's Work for this age group.

7-11 Years

Sunday Childrens Work - Junior Praise (Juniors)

Junior Praise is a lively mix of games, activities, Bible teaching, craft-work,

drama, singing, puppets, etc.  Children of Junior School age form one of the

core groups to our Sunday morning children's work.

11-16 Years

Sunday Youth Work - Junior Praise (Seniors)

Junior Praise is a lively mix of games, activities, Bible teaching, craft-work,

drama, singing, puppets, etc.  Children of Secondary School age form one of

the core groups to our Sunday morning children's work.

Child Protection

We take our work with children and young people very seriously - recognising from our core values that People matter to God and to us.  All our leaders have been checked by the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB), and we have appointed a Deacon with oversight for Children's Work and a Responsible Person (Shirley Simpson). 

Leaders from the the children & young peoples work completed some training in Child Protection in September 2008.  This was part of the termly Youth Leaders Forum, which offers support, information, and time for planning so that our children and young people's work can grow in a co-ordinated and accountable way.