What’s on for Families during Lent
For families with young children it might be useful to know which services are family friendly. It goes without saying that everyone is welcome at all of our services and we have a family area at the back of church to support families who come. However, the following might be more suitable for families with young children.
Toddler Service:
When: Thursdays 10.15am on 26th Feb, 5th March, 12th March, 19th March & 26th March.
Lasts for: 45 minutes
What is it?@ This is an informal service for preschool aged children and their parents / grandparents and nannies. We meet in the Church, start with a cup of tea, hear a Bible story, make a craft, pray and enjoy time together and with God. All welcome.
All Age Eucharist:
When: 9.30am on 1st March & 15th March (Mothering Sunday ~ with prayers and readings by our Brownies and singing led by a Junior Choir. Each person receives the gift of a posey (prepared by our Mothers Union))
Lasts for: about an hour
What is it?: This is a Eucharist service where the whole church family worships together in Church. It includes an all age talk, and a more accessible liturgy where every is encouraged to take part. It is followed by Coffee in the Church Hall.
Junior and Mini Church:
When: 9.25am on 8th and 22nd March
Lasts for: 30 minutes in the Church Hall before joining everyone else in Church
What is it?: on Sundays during term-time (and when there isn’t an All Age service) we run a Junior and Mini Church in the Church Hall. They start about 9.25am and offer an age-appropriate way to explore the readings set for the day. Everyone is welcome, but children need to register if not been before.
Good Friday Messy Church:
When: 10am on Good Friday (3rd April)
Lasts for: about 90 minutes but come and go when you need to.
What is it?: We meet in the Church Hall and start with some crafts on Holy Week and Easter, hear an interactive story (and some contemporary songs) and finish with something to eat. All welcome. Especially good to help your young person learn about Holy Week and Easter in an informal way.