Children and families are at the heart of life at All Saints, and we want this to be a place where children and families feel at home. We take seriously children’s spirituality, their curiosity and their creativity and seek to nurture all three.
Our 10am Sunday service at All Saints is a place where children and families can feel at home. We have an all age service on the first Sunday of every month, where children and families join with the whole congregation in worship. On other Sundays, we have regular provision for Children’s Church (age 0 – 6) and Junior Church (age 7 – 10). Children are welcome to head out to dedicated spaces in the crypt or parish hall for a portion of the service, where we explore stories from the Bible, the liturgical year, the mass, and what it means to be a Christian. We come back and join the rest of the congregation for Communion. Parents are welcome to accompany children if preferred. On the third Sunday of the month, we provide Youth Church for children aged 11+. We get together for relaxed group activities, discussion, and Bible study.
We encourage children and teenagers to play an active part in our liturgy, with opportunities to take on roles as readers, servers and intercessors. We also have a Junior Chorister programme for children aged 7 – 15, where children receive a high quality musical education and sing with our Parish Choir twice a month.
If you’re joining us for the first time, our friendly team will be there to welcome you. To find out more, please contact our Children and Families Minister.
We follow a monthly rotation, with different opportunities for children and young people to get involved in our liturgy as well as take part in dedicated groups for different age groups. Keep an eye out for special services around festivals and feast days.
All age Sunday: Junior Church serving, Sunday Ministry intercessing, Choristers singing
Children’s Church, Junior Church
Children’s Church, Junior Church, Youth Church, Choristers singing
Children’s Church, Junior Church, Youth Church serving
Children’s Church, Junior Church
Little Fishes is our free, relaxed playgroup for babies and toddlers, and their parents and carers. We run on Monday afternoons (1–3pm) and Tuesday mornings (9.30–11.30am), with lots of toys and activities, plus story time and singing at the end of each session. Parents can grab a coffee or a bite to eat from One Bread Cafe, and there are free healthy snacks for children. There’s a suggested donation of £3 per family. Check our events calendar for dates, or just turn up!
Events calendarOur free Stay & Play runs every weekday from 9am–4pm, with a range of toys and activities to keep little ones happily occupied while grown-ups enjoy a coffee from One Bread Cafe. We have high chairs, plenty of buggy space, and baby changing facilities. Parents and carers are responsible for their children at all times while using the Stay & Play. We also run a children’s clothes swap which is available in the church every weekday. You can drop off pre-loved items and pick up something new.
One Bread CaféWe offer children of all ages opportunities to grow in the Christian faith, including baptism, first communion, and confirmation. Preparation courses for first communion and confirmation run regularly each year. We also support families thinking about baptism for their child. If you are interested in finding out more about baptism, first communion or confirmation for your child, you can find out more here or contact our Children and Families Minister.
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