For Children & Youth
Children and young people
We love having lots of children and young people at St Peter's.
We believe that children are a gift from God, are loved by Jesus, and are the future of the church, so we are deeply committed to providing the very best care, fun, and appropriate Bible input to even the youngest members of our family. We also want to support parents in their crucial role as the primary disciplers of their children.
We have fantastic facilities, and a committed team of full-time and volunteer staff who run groups for all ages.
Sundays
Sundays are at the heart of our church life and we love having lots of children and young people with us each week.
Our morning services at 9am and 11am have a full range of groups for 0-18s during school terms, helping them make friends with others and engage with the message of the Bible in a way that’s suitable for their age.
- We usually start the service together, and then children head to their groups part-way through the service, rejoining us before the end.
- We’re glad to welcome newcomers and visitors into these groups. At other times, they’re all-age services, where we worship together as one big family.
In the evenings, refreshments are served from 6pm and the service starts at 6.30pm. We don’t run separate children’s groups, so all ages stay together.
Midweek
There’s lots going on at St Peter’s during the week, with groups for all ages running during school terms
ABC
For adults, babies and pre-school children
ABC is a popular group and there’s often a waiting list for a place, so please email us to check before planning to come.
When? Mondays in term time, 10-11.30am.
What? There’s time for play, refreshments, cake, chat, messy crafts and games, plus a focused time with a Bible story, singing and actions too!
Explorer Families
Primary-school age and their families
When? Tuesdays, 4.30-5.30pm during term time.
What? Explorers Families has a varied programme. Some weeks, families stay all together for interactive activities and Bible teaching. On other weeks, adults and children split up.
When the group is split, the primary-school aged children stay in the main church building and enjoy games, crafts and time hearing from the Bible. Meanwhile adults and younger children gather over the road at The Hub for free refreshments, a chance to get to know other parents and carers, and to discuss how the Bible can help us raise our children.
Pathfinders
For young people in school years 7-9
When? Wednesdays, 7.30-9pm in term time.
What? Pathfinders is a chance to make friends and have great fun together, while exploring big questions about God and ourselves. There’s time to build friendships, enjoy activities together and learn from the Bible. There are also regular socials and outings.
CYFA
For young people in school years 10-13
When? Wednesdays, 7.30-9.15pm in term time.
What? From 7.30-9.15pm during term time, CYFA aims to help teenagers see how the message of Jesus is true and relevant for living in today’s world. We meet in a coffee shop for a relaxed atmosphere. We build friendships through activities and spending time thinking about the Bible. Plus there are great outings, socials and special events.
