Children & Young People

There is plenty on for children & young people at Christ Church run by our team of fully CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) checked leaders.

Sundays

There is a fully staffed Creche for 0-2yrs throughout the morning service. All other children & young people start at 10:30am service in the church with the adults, then go out to their groups after the children's talk (except for the monthly all age services). The following groups meet for the rest of the service in the church hall behind the church. Newcomers are always welcome:

Age/School Year

Group

0 - 2 Years

Crèche

3 - Reception Year

Scramblers

Year 1 - Year 2

Climbers

Year 3 - Year 4

Explorers

Year 5 - Year 6

Trailblazers

Year 7 - Year 9

Pathfinders

Year 10 - Age 18

CYFA
This group meets at 8.15pm after the evening service. Further details are available from Richard Hagan on 01202 733940.

Midweek

Explorers also meet on alternate Friday evenings for EXPLAC which includes games, fun and social activities. They meet in the church hall from 6.30-7.45pm. Further details are available from Sophie Zephirin on 07818 247095. The first meetings of the Autumn term are:

Meetings away from church finish at 8pm. If very wet meetings will be at the church hall.

CYFA and Pathfinders meet every Friday evening in school term time for a social, from 8-9.30pm. Contact Richard Hagan (01202 733940) for more details.

Aims & Principles in Children's and Youth Work

Our aim is to see our young members come to trust Jesus as Saviour and Lord, and be built up in Him for a lifetime of faithful service. In setting about this aim, we have four key principles. These principles can be viewed by clicking on the link below:

Consent Forms

Sometimes it's necessary for a parent or guardian to complete a consent form, before their child can take part in any activities that the Church has planned. These forms can be downloaded directly from this website, by clicking on the links below:

 

Younger children

Younger children attend special groups after Sunday's children's talk.

Keeping kids entertained!

There are a wide range of activities.