Sunday Activities
At St Michael’s we take kids seriously. After all, they are our future … the seeds we plant today are the trees of tomorrow.
On Sundays we are committed to making them welcome so we try to provide a supportive, nurturing and fun environment for them to explore some issues of faith and community.
There are no separate programmes on the first Sunday of the month as it is All Age Worship.
On other Sundays:
Under 3′s
Children aged under 3 stay with their parents/carers. At the back of Church there are some ‘Borrow Bags’ containing toys and books which can be used during the service. There’s a children’s book stand as well. For little ones who need some time out, there’s also a crèche room just off the front entrance with equipment, toys and books, and the service is relayed there through the PA system.
Junior Church
Children aged 3 and above, up to Year 6 at school, meet in groups, usually in the Church Hall. They leave the service after the first hymn and opening notices and return to join the Eucharist as people are gathering to receive it. They can receive a blessing if they wish. Children are welcomed from their 3rd birthday, but parents are asked to stay with them initially until they are settled. The group is run by adult volunteers who use a planned termly curriculum which reflects the seasons and festivals. Bible stories and themes are brought to life using art, craft, song and games.
Holiday Clubs
During 2011 we ran 2 Holiday Clubs at St Michael’s, the Light Factory at the end of the Summer Holidays, when more than 30 children and young people joined in 3 mornings of fun which included drama, song, dance, and the notorious ‘doughnut challenge’, and the Christmas Cracker, when more than 50 took part on the first day of the Christmas holidays, giving their parents/carers a chance to get some Christmas shopping done. We hope to run more Holiday Clubs in 2012, during the Easter Holidays on Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 April and during the Summer Holidays on Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 August. For more details or to register interest and pre-book a place contact our Children, Youth and Family Worker, Cathie Smith tel: 020 7923 9567, e-mail: Cathiesmith6@aol.com.
The Crew
Young people from Year 7 and above are welcome as helpers to all sessions.
Youth Group
This is for young people in Year 7 and older, and also those in Year 6 who have been confirmed. Sessions are usually held on the last Sunday of the month after Church from 11.30am-1pm.
Respecting one another
All our groups are run by volunteers, who give freely of their time and energy. We are in compliance with the London Diocesan guidance on Child Protection. All groups are led by volunteers with the support and direction of our part time Children, Youth and Family Worker, Cathie Smith tel: 020 7923 9567, e-mail: Cathiesmith6@aol.com
