Junior Church
The Children's and Young People's Groups meet on the first, third and fifth Sunday of the month during term time only, this group is run by volunteers in the church and all children are welcome to attend from age 3 upwards, including visiting children for example during baptism services (children can return in time for the baptism).
The volunteers have completed DBS checks and are therefore qualified to look after your children during the service. The second and fourth Sundays of each month are a family service and a family communion service respectively - a supervised Creche is available at the back of the church during services on the first, third and fifth Sundays of the month for any children who wish to use it. On other Sundays, adult supervision is required.
Please email childrensgroups@stjohnsredhill.org.uk for details. The groups mirror the school years. At Christmas, the groups come together to perform a Christmas play and during Nov/Dec rehearsals will alter the usual pattern of the groups. The last session before the summer holidays is usually a party.
Sparklers
The youngest children go into the Refectory of the Community Centre, during the first hymn. The session runs for approximately 40 minutes and children are collected in time to go up for communion and re-join the service.
Leaders use resources that include child friendly stories, short prayers and songs and colouring sheets. Fun crafts or special activities may be arranged.
Who: Nursery to Year 2 (Nursery & Infant school years)
Where: Community Centre Ground Floor, Refectory
For more information please email childrensgroups@stjohnsredhill.org.uk
Bright Sparks
Bright Sparks is held in the Lower Ground Floor of the Community Centre. Children transition to Bright Sparks in the year they would be moving to Junior school, alternatively they can move up any time after they turn 7 depending on the wishes of the child.
"Taster" sessions can be arranged and please speak to a leader if you have any concerns (See photo wall in church). This group is for children aged 7 to 11. Leaders use a resource called "Roots" and the session is set around a Bible reading and the teaching follows the church calendar - the children take part in discussions around the bible teaching and may engage in a variety of activities including colouring, crafts, acting or crosswords. The session runs for approximately 40 minutes and the children are brought back to church in time for communion.
Who: Year 3 to Year 6 (Junior school years)
Where: Lower Ground Floor, Community Centre
For more information please email childrensgroups@stjohnsredhill.org.uk
Year 7+
Year 7+ is held on the First Floor of the Community Centre. Children transition when they join year 7 of Secondary School.
Leaders use their own resources set around the church calendar and living as a young Christian in today’s world. The session runs for approximately 40 minutes and the young people will be brought back to church in time for communion.
In addition to the group meeting during services they also have monthly youth evenings held on the second Sunday of each month.
Who: Year 7 to Year 9 (Secondary school years)
Where: Community Centre First Floor
For more information please email childrensgroups@stjohnsredhill.org.uk
