Children and Young People
Children and young people are welcomed and valued as an important part of our church community...
They are welcome at all our services. Our 11am services are either a Family Service (see below) or there is Sunday Club for children aged around 3 and above. Children and young people also take part in our worship as welcomers, readers, leading the prayers, operating puppets as well as being part of the singing group & music group. Children are welcome to receive communion if their parents so wish.
Family Services
On the first Sunday in the month there is a special Family Service at 11am which is an informal service where children are encouraged to take part.
There are also family services on special days like Mothering Sunday etc at the normal service time of 11am.
Younger Children
Children of all ages are welcome at all our services. Because younger chldren do somet
imes get a bit restless sitting still, there is a special corner in the church set aside for the ‘littlest’ ones. This is a carpeted area with lots of toys, books and paper & crayons with a small table & chairs.
During communion services there are 'communion boxes' to help them understand what is happening.
Sunday Club
For children aged around 3 and above during the other 11am services there is Sunday Club. Everyone meets in church together for the first part which includes an all-age talk and song/prayer and then the children go with their leaders for their own activities.
Young people continue to take part in Sunday Club during the Sunday services as long as they wish to. Others choose to stay in church and some will help with the younger chidren.
Jelly Tots
Play, craft, story, action songs & simple prayers (and, of course, tea & chat!)
for the under 5s and their carers.
Tuesday afternoons 1.30 to 3pm
in the Community Rooms
The Health Visitor attends on the first Tuesday in the month.
Holiday Clubs
Children’s Holiday Club Summer 2008
‘Starship Discovery’ looking at stories about Peter.
From 4th to 8th August every day from 10am to 12 noon.
Games, stories, craft, drama & puppets
All primary aged children welcome!
Registration forms from church, the web-site or Pauline (698410).
Fusion
Group for 11-14s at St Mary's Ely , part of the Ely Team, on Wednesday evenings.
Xtrapol8
Youth group for year 7 and above. 1st & 3rd Sundays from 6.30 to 8pm.in the Community Rooms
Messy Church!
For all the family! Workshops with puppets/craft/drama/clay/games etc followed by short interactive service for all ages. Ending with tea, sandwiches & cake!
2nd Sundays 4.30-6pm in the Community Rooms
Next ones on Sunday June 8th (Moses & the people of Israel), July 13th (King David), August 3rd (Holiday Club Sunday) & September 14th (New Starts).