Babies, kids and youth

Whatever the age of your children we have something for them on Sundays. Most groups have a good number of children so they are sure to make friends quickly. All group leaders have been cleared by the Disclosure & Barring Service and we have a strict child protection policy which can view on the notice board in the entrance of the Halls.

For any child protection queries or concerns please contact the Child Protection Officer .

Groups for children run at the following services:

• 9:15am
• 11:00am
• 4:00pm

See Kids and Youth for more details of all groups.

There is a comfortable space in the crèche in the Lower Lounge in Church House for nursing mothers. This provides privacy but allows mothers to still feel part of the service via a live audio and video link.

We provide a caring atmosphere where you can leave your baby during the service or feel free to stay with us and feed or care for your child in a relaxed environment.

We meet in the Lower Lounge at 9:15am, 11am and at 4pm.

Scramblers: 18 months - 3 years

We will look after your child for you during the service. We have plenty of toys available and craft activities such as play dough and gluing, for your child to join in with. We read a Bible story to the children each week and tailor a craft activity to the story for them to take home. The children are encouraged to listen to the story but are free to roam and play if it's too much. We offer the children a drink and snack during the session but only do this with prior permission from parents.

We meet in the Parkin Room in the Halls at 9:15am, 11am and at 4pm.

Treasure Seekers: 3-5 years

We follow a course of books entitled "On The Way" which are continued in the next group up (Climbers). The course takes us through the Bible picking out key stories to give your child an overall view by the time they leave Climbers aged 7.

Each week we combine songs, games and craft with a Bible story, a memory verse and an opportunity to say a short prayer. We aim to have fun in our learning and increase the children's understanding of God with the hope that in time they will develop their own personal faith.

At 9:15am we meet in the Lunt Room in the Halls.

At 11am and 4pm this is a joint group with the Scramblers and they meet in the Parkin room in the Halls.

Climbers: Reception, Years 1 and 2

We follow a course of books entitled "On The Way" which was begun in the group below (Treasure Seekers aged 3 - 5). The course takes us through the Bible picking out key stories to give your child an overall view by the time they leave Climbers at the end of year 2.

Each week we combine songs, games and craft with a Bible story, a memory verse and an opportunity to say a short prayer. We aim to have fun in our learning and increase the children's understanding of God with the hope that in time they will develop their own personal faith.

At 9:15am we meet upstairs in the Old Vic.

At 11am this is a joint group with the Explorers meeting in the Nash Room in the Halls. 

At 4pm we meet upstairs in the Old Vic.

Explorers: Years 3 - 6

We learn about Bible stories and characters through games, drama, music, reading and crafts. We meet together as one big group for an introductory activity then split into two groups, years 3-4 and 5-6, to continue our learning and make it relevant to our lives. We have great interactive fun with lots of treats and surprises. We aim to teach the Bible in a fun and practical way, encouraging the children to think for themselves and develop their understanding and faith.

We also have an annual Explorer holiday: Explorers Abroad.

We meet in the Nash Room of the Halls at 9:15am, 11am and at 4pm.

Pathfinders: Years 7 - 9