Services for Children and Young People at St Michael's

Family Service

A Family Service is usually held on the first Sunday of the month except in March (when it takes place on Mothering Sunday). The singing is led by the Junior Choir (except in January, August and September), the sermon is aimed at young people (often illustrated with cartoons by Sarah Lenton - right), and the lessons and prayers are read by children.

On these Sundays, there is no Children's Church, although crèche facilities are available in the Parish Hall, and there are books for children at the back of the Church.

Creche, with Three Kings at Christmas

Crèche

The Children's Crèche (right) is set up in the Gabriel Room in the Parish Hall for very young children. An art activity related to a Bible Story will have been prepared, and they will have a quiet time for prayers, ending with a snack before they are collected by their parents to go into Church for a blessing. Contact Katharine Braddick at the Parish Office.

Children's Church

On other Sundays, children over the age of four process out of church during the first hymn. They have a short service of worship in the chapel (right) and then move to the Parish Hall where they hear the Gospel of the day and then explore its meaning through games or artistic activities. At the end of the session, the leaders bring them back into Church to receive a blessing. Sometimes they give a presentation to the grown-ups. (Parents are most welcome to join us if their child is shy or anxious; returning to the service when the child is happily settled.)
Contact: Christina Whiteway via the Parish Office.

Breakfast Club

Breakfast Club has taken a break pending the appointment of a new leader: Further information to follow

Breakfast Club meetings (when taking place) start at 10am in the Michael Room with pastries and hot chocolate for breakfast. These sessions are aimed at those of secondary school age (11/12 upwards) and all are welcome.
For further information please contact Fr. Stephen (curate@smaaa.org.uk) and see Father Stephen