St. Mary's New Site

Hello! Welcome to the Children’s Church page! St Mary's has a thriving children’s work on a Sunday and throughout the week, as well as lots of special events during the year.

The Bible teaches that children matter to God in a "unique" way! Jesus spoke of the need to welcome children and, in so doing, we would welcome him and his father in heaven. Jesus was very pointed in his desire that we" let the children come to him" without hindrance and with open hands and hearts.

For all pre-school children with their parents and carers, our "Toddlers and Babes Group" enjoy a short toddler-centred time in church with story and songs and then meet together in the Family Centre for activities, toys and refreshments. Time to meet and have a chat and for the children to enjoy an activity, play and have fun together. Held every Tuesday during term time at 2pm.

The "Shooting Stars" are a younger version of the All Stars for our youngest members

The "All Stars" experience a church of love, colour, stories, activity, singing and interactive learning.

The "Rock Stars" have their attention captured and won through creativity in a variety of activities,
including drama, discussions and music.

The Shooting Stars, All Stars and Rock Stars now take place from 10.45 to 11.45 am every Sunday morning.

Every year a group from the All Stars and from 10.45 Club go away for a weekend to the Oakes Christian Centre for fun, friendship and Christian teaching. Have a look below at a slide show from this year's trip!

Our groups are open to anybody. Just come along one Sunday and join us, no invite needed. You will be made very welcome.

For more information please contact:

Sue Pearson (0115 926 7450)

Maureen Rodgers (0115 953 1654)

Andrea Sands ( 0115 920 2023)

Sally Graham ( 0115 952 9692)

St.Mary's now have creche at the back of church next to the font for young children so that they will be able to enjoy themselves while the service is in progress.

This will be available every week at the Sunday Morning 9.15 am and 10.45 am service. You will see the area on the left as you come through the door. All children are very welcome!