Children in the Brighouse and Clifton Team Parish

St. Chads

Sunday 10.30 am

Junior Church meets before the Family Eucharist for teaching and other activities before joining the congregation for the Peace.

Wednesday 5.00 pm to 6.00 pm in St. Chad’s Church, Hove Edge

After School Club offering a variety of activities including games, stories and craft work for children of Junior School age.

First Tuesday of each month 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm in St. John’s Church, Clifton

The Simpson Club is a joint venture to which the youth of our three churches are invited to enjoy a doughnut and drink in true Simpson style and watch an episode from the series followed by discussion.

Contact Fr. Stuart Lord 01484 713290

Occasional

Good Friday 10 am to 12 noon in St. Chad’s Church, Hove Edge

The children arrive at 12 noon with a packed lunch and stay for activities until 3.00 pm.

December

The children take part in the Christingle Service.

St. Johns

Sunday 9.00 am

Junior Church meets before the Family Eucharist for breakfast, teaching and other activities before joining the congregation for the Peace.

First Tuesday of each month 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm in Church

The Simpson Club is a joint venture to which the youth of our three churches are invited to enjoy a doughnut and drink in true Simpson style and watch an episode from the series followed by discussion.

Contact Fr. Stuart Lord 01484 713290

Other activities

There are regular Beetle Drives for children and their families at which they can enjoy a hot supper.

Every year there is a family outing.

At Harvest Festival the children organise lunch for the congregation.

There are Summer and Autumn Fairs at which children organise games.

The children take part in the Christingle Service.

St. Martins

Sunday 10.30 am.

Children join the church family on the first Sunday of each month for an all age service and are involved in the worship activities.

On the second to fifth Sundays the children leave the Sung Eucharist during the first hymn for their own activities and return for the Peace.

There are three children’s groups

Tiddlywinks 0 to 4 years

Jelly Beans 4+ to 7 years

Smarties 7+ to 11 years

Play bags containing suitable activities are provided to occupy those children who stay in church during the Service.

Contact Revd. Cynthia Fox on 01924 499112

Weekdays

Christian Crackers have varied activities including stories, craft, drama, singing, games and generally have a good time.

Wednesday 3.15 pm to 3.45 pm in St. Andrews Infant School

Tuesday and Thursday 3.30 pm to 4.15 pm in St. Andrews Junior School

Contact Revd. Cynthia Fox on 01924 499112

Busy Bees is a pre-school group that meets in the Sugden Suite on Friday 1.30 pm to 3.00 pm

It is not simply a playgroup but involves structured activities including stories, craft work, singing games, play and sometimes gardening. Mums/Carers are expected to stay and be part of the group. Parties are held at Christmas, Easter and Valentines Day and children’s birthdays are remembered with a card, gift and cake.

There is no charge but the group aims to be self-funding through sponsored events and coffee mornings etc.

Contact Revd. Cynthia Fox on 01924 499112

The Simpson Club is a joint venture to which the youth of our three churches are invited to enjoy a doughnut and drink in true Simpson style and watch an episode from the series followed by discussion.

First Tuesday of each month 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm in the Sugden Suite at St.Martin’s Church

Contact Fr. Stuart Lord 01484 713290

Occasional

Good Friday Club 10.00 am to 12 noon in St Martin’s Church for children of school age.

Club activities include singing, drama, craft, cooking, games and worship.

October Half Term

Theme Day for children of school age

The last one was built around the story of David and Goliath and was about being big and small.

November Saturday

Workshops on craft activities for Christmas in the Sugden Suite

December

Children take part in the Christingle Service.

Contact Revd. Cynthia Fox on 01924 499112