Family and Children's Work
Family and Children's Work at St Matthew's Church
Children are very important because they are special to God. Jesus said
“Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom
of heaven. And whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name
welcomes me.”
Matthew 18:4-6.
One Sunday of each month (see calendar) we have a children-centred
service at 10 am called “All Age Worship”. This service is child-focused and people of all
ages to participate through singing, drama, craft, leading prayers and helping.
On the other three Sundays each month during the 10 am service we
offer Children's Church for children of primary school age. Children's
church meets in St Matthew's Centre and is led by a team of CRB
checked leaders. There your child will learn what the bible teaches
about God, Jesus and living the Christian faith in a safe
and caring environment. Learning is done interactively
through games, crafts, quizzes, drama and role play. Children aged 11+
are welcome to join Children's Church or stay in with the congregation. |
For families with
children up to the age of 5 we provide a supervised Creche during the 10 am
service. Creche leaders
are CRB checked.
On Wednesdays between 9.30-11.30 am the St Matthew's Carers and Toddlers Group
meets in the St Matthew's Centre. Here parents, childminders, carers and
grandparents find a warm welcome and a chance to relax with a cup
of coffee whilst children are busy doing crafts, playing, listening to
stories or singing.
Messy Church began in November
2010. See the calendar for the next Messy Church event.
We held a Holiday Club in 2011 which we are hoping to run annually.
If you would like email updates about events at St Matthews for
families and children please contact Liz Burley, St Matthew's Family and
Children's Worker.
We look forward to welcoming you and your family at St Matthew's very soon. |
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