Children's Church
Children are very welcome at all of our services but there are services where there is particular provision for them.
On the first Sunday of every month we gather for our
united service held at
Balsham Church and during the service children and adults have the opportunity to continue exploring faith and the bible in the church hall. They then return in time to receive communion.
At
West Wratting Café Church on the second Sunday of each month always begins with a child-friendly talk. After this an invited speaker will give a talk to adults – and any children who wish to remain - in one part of the church, whilst children-friendly activities are led in another part of the church.
The
Hildersham Café Church on the third Sunday of each month is an intentional all-age gathering where we engage with faith and scripture in a creative, informal way, including discussion and both ancient and contemporary hymns. Children always play an important part in the readings, discussions and reflections.
The
Abington Breakfast Church on the fourth Sunday of every month is also an all-age gathering where, after a shared breakfast, we listen to a story, engage with prayers stations and crafts, and share in a time of prayer and reflection. There is also a creche available at this service.
The Children’s Church Council meets monthly in Hildersham Church. This is a group of 12 young people age 8 to 13 who represent the children of the parishes, planning contributions to Café Church services, organising charity fund-raising events and finding practical ways to care for their neighbours. The meetings begin with refreshments, often made by one of the children, and are led by council members voted as Chair and Secretary. At present the group is drawn from children in Hildersham and the Abingtons.
Our children’s provision is led by members of the church community who are DBS cleared.
If you have any questions about the programmes or want to know more about bringing your children along on a Sunday then please fill in our
Contact Us form.