If you are or have a child aged between 3 and 11 years old, then you may like to think about membership of the appropriate group. They have a marvellous time with singing, activities, arts and crafts, they learn about the life and teachings of Jesus and join in the Church s celebration of all that God has done for us. The children start their meetings with a short service with prayers, songs and a collection.
Parents are welcome to stay with their children if they wish, especially on the first visit.
The children are taken to the church in time to receive a blessing at the Altar and to sing the final hymn with the people. Our children s groups are all affiliated to national organisations operated and resourced by the Church Pastoral Aid Society and they use first-class teaching materials. At the Priory Church dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers care for your children and introduce them to the great themes of Bible teaching in ways appropriate to their ages. We start with rising threes , but the groups go on to age 14 now and in future we plan to take them through into young adulthood. When a child has attended a group for four sessions, a badge is awarded, and this is presented at the next Family Service in church.