We’ve got something for everyone, and we can't wait to meet you soon! We love kids – we love play, we love silliness, we love watching kids grow and we love watching them explore God and faith for themselves. We also know that parents and carers are just as important! So whether you need a coffee and a chat with another adult, an evening off from cooking or some help figuring out how to share your
faith with your children, there’s a group here for you and your family! Friday 1.30pm - 2.45pm (term time)
Cost: £2 per family
Baby Bees is especially for babies from birth to 15 months. We have a different theme each week where our big mat is transformed into a sensory area to explore – you could find yourself under the sea, at the beach, in the jungle or in a musical paradise! Parents can also relax with a latte or a delicious hot chocolate and enjoy some space to connect with other parents. Please let us know you’re coming - you can book here: https://rsvp.church/r/JxWmGqhf (Booking is posted each Wednesday for the following week’s groups). Monday 10am – 11.30am (term time)
Cost: £1 per person (adult or child), babies under 6 months go free. Messy Monday is a themed messy, crafty session where you can have fun doing all the things that are just a bit too messy to do at home! If your little one loves exploring paint, glitter, sequins, glue sticks and all sorts of stickers then this is the place for you. At each session you’ll have your very own family station (or you can share with your friends if you want!) where you’ll be encouraged through some simple activities and songs. Once you’ve cleaned up those little hands you can choose from a range of fresh fruits and veggies for their snack, while adults can choose a latte, cappuccino, mocha, hot chocolate… the list goes on! Then you can sit back and relax while your kids enjoy free play and you enjoy the chance to chat. All ages are welcome, but you’ll get the most out of this session if your little one is aged 9 months to 4 years. You need to book for this group so we can have a station ready for you - you can book here: https://rsvp.church/r/JxWmGqhf (Booking is posted each Wednesday for the following week’s groups). Buzzy Bees – Stay and Play! Wednesday 10am – 11.30am (term time)
Cost: £1 per person (adult or child), babies under 6 months go free. Stay and Play is a relaxed session with a time of singing and dancing together at the start followed by free play, with plenty of toys to explore indoors and in our enclosed courtyard. At snack time you can choose from a range of fresh fruits and veggies, while adults can choose a latte, cappuccino, mocha, hot chocolate… the list goes on! Each family or group is given a café style table to make their base as they explore and play, and you’ll always find someone to chat to in our friendly group. All ages are welcome, but you’ll get the most out of this session if your little one is aged 15 months to 4 years. You need to book for this group - you can book here: https://rsvp.church/r/JxWmGqhf (Booking is posted each Wednesday for the following week’s groups). Lighthouse Café and Supernova
Thursday 3.45pm – 6.30pm
Cost:
Lighthouse Café: £3 per family
Supernova: £1.50 per child
On Thursday evenings our doors are open for families! Come after school, eat your dinner with us and find something you’ll love – whether you’re a parent or a child! Aimed at families with at least one Primary School aged child, this is how the evening works:
3.45pm - 5pm: Lighthouse Cafe. Come and eat your evening meal together as a family. Space for kids to run and play, then a hot meal and pudding served to you. Doors open at 3.45, but no rush if you’re coming from school – food isn’t served until 4.15.
5pm - 6.30pm: Supernova/Parents' Cafe
Supernova is a kids’ club for children in Primary School. We play games, sing, dance and create, all while learning about God, Jesus and the bible. At Supernova everyone is encouraged to explore faith for themselves and make their own decisions about what they believe. Twice a year the Supernova kids are given free rein to take over a Sunday church service – known as Supernova Sunday. Here we teach the adults what we’ve learnt and get very silly, all while learning ourselves how to speak from the front, play or sing in the worship band or take on the practical tasks that make a church service work. While the kids enjoy Supernova, Parents Cafe is open to any parents who want to stay. Parents enjoy cake, coffee shop style drinks and hilarious conversation. Children who aren't yet old enough for Supernova can stay and play in Cafe (we provide a few boxes of toys). You can mix and match your evening of activities – come to everything or just one thing, but please book so we know who’s coming to what! Booking is posted every Monday via this link: https://rsvp.church/r/JxWmGqhf
Kids’ Church
Sunday 10am – 11.20am
Ages 4 - 11
Kids’ Church is exactly what it says it is – everything you’d find in church but especially for kids! On Sunday mornings we begin church with all ages together – come as a family and join the fun! Then, while the adults enjoy a service made for them, the kids get to do the same downstairs. We pray, sing and read the bible, all while focussing on listening to God and responding to him. Together we explore what it means to be a follower of Jesus, building a community that supports and serves each other and our bigger church. Creche
Sunday 10am – 11.20am
Ages 0 – 3
There is no age limit on getting to know God! In our Sunday morning Creche the smallest members of your family can explore the God who made them and knows them so well. Little babies can find God’s love in the careful care of our Creche leaders, while toddlers explore bible stories through play, stories and creative activities. Special events and activities
We run special events throughout the year – from parties to trips to holiday clubs! Come and join the fun at our Light Party (alternative to Halloween) in October, out Christmas party in December and our Easter Party in April! We also run day trips to the local attractions a couple of times a year and there’s always something going on in the summer holidays! All our special events are advertised right here on the page!
