We believe that everyone, from the very youngest upwards, is a unique and valuable member of God's family. At. St. Mary's we have fun together, learning and growing in God's love, and exploring what it means to have faith in Jesus
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"Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it."
Mark 10:15
Sundays during 10.30am service
This session is for 0-3 year olds. There is plenty of playtime along with a story, singing and prayer. This group meets in a vestry in the church and you may stay with your child if you wish or leave them with our DBS checked team.
Sundays during 10.30am service
Our session for 3-5 year olds aims to nurture and inspire, with stories and creativity, we help our younger children start to understand their unique value in Christ.
Sundays during 10.30 am service
In a session for 6-10 year olds, packed full of stories, games, singing and hands-on craft, we look at the Bible together and help children to think of ways to apply it to their day-to-day lives.
Wednesdays 9.15-11.30am in the Parish Rooms
Minis is a midweek toddler group for children aged 0-4 and their parents and carers, with activities from singing to crafts to toddler-friendly bible stories. Breakfast is now available from 9.15-10am.
At St Mary’s Primary School we run Nurture Gardening, a group where children can talk through their emotions and express themselves whilst gardening. This has a positive impact on their physical, mental and emotional well-being. We also provide a weekly breakfast club and a Parent “Drop in” and attend the school each Thursday to deliver a morning assembly.
We think of church as family, and on Sundays and at our toddler groups we enjoy looking out for each other as we find our way through the ups and downs of parenting.
Our children and families pastor, Sally, can provide a listening ear and signpost carers to additional help if needed.
Sally was a Palliative Care Nurse and then Primary School Teacher. She has a heart for growing children in faith and longs for all children to feel happy and comfortable at church. She is married to Stephen and they have 4 children between them. In her
spare time she enjoys camping, dog walking and musical theatre.
Whether it's our Light Party or Easter Egg Hunt, we like to celebrate fun times and enjoy tasty treats.
During school holidays we hold our fun and laid back "Popcorn Sunday" sessions, with great DVDs and plenty of snacks.
| Minis | Wed 5th Jun | The Parish Rooms | More info |
| Minis | Wed 12th Jun | The Parish Rooms | More info |
| Minis | Wed 19th Jun | The Parish Rooms | More info | View the full calendar |
