Families are a key part of the St Michael's community. We aim to offer a diverse and exciting programme for children and young people at our church and in the community.
List of Services
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Explorers Sunday groups - Explorers Extra!List Item 1
Our children's groups are taking a break for the Summer, our 11.15 am services will be all-age. Groups begin again on Sunday 13 August.
🎶 How It Works
• We’ll all start together in church for the first two songs.
• Then, the children will head over to the Centre with the team.
• If your child is in Reception, Year 1 or Year 2, we’ll ask you to walk over with them.
• If they’re in Year 3 and up, they can go with the team once they’re checked in.
• We’ll return just before the end of the service—and if the moment’s right, the children and young people might even share what they’ve been learning!
We look forward to seeing you and your family on a Sunday morning. It’s full of joy, creativity, and growing together in faith. Let’s walk this path together—and don’t forget to bring your glitter-loving, question-asking, story-loving little ones along for the journey!
With love,
The Children & Families Team at St Michael’s
All supervisors are DBS checked and the groups adhere to our Safeguarding policy and procedures.
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Praise & Play baby and toddler groupList Item 2
We are taking a break for the summer. We will be back the week beginning 7 September.
This is our twice-weekly parent and baby/toddler group – open to all, during term time.
Mondays and Thursdays, 10.30am to 12 noon
The sessions consist of circle time, with a Godly Play story, Bible-themed craft activity, as well as our favourite nursery rhymes, ending with a parachute game and goodbye song. The story and theme is the same for both sessions.
Both groups are held at St Michael's Centre, across the road from the church. To support our direct costs, we ask for £3 per family per session, by cash or BACS payment. No need to book. We close during school holidays.
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Gotherington Toddlers Praise and Play
We are taking a break for the summer. We will be back on Tuesday 8 September.
Our additional weekly parent and baby/toddler group – open to all, during term time.
Tuesdays: 10am to 11.30am.
The sessions consist of circle time, with a Godly Play story, Bible-themed craft activity, as well as our favourite nursery rhymes, ending with a parachute game and goodbye song. The story and theme is the same for both sessions.
This group is held at Gotherington Village Hall. To support our direct costs, we ask for £3 per family per session, by cash or BACS payment. No need to book. We close during school holidays.
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Friday Night Youth Club
We next meet on Sunday 19 July
Our youth group meets every other Friday during term time and is open to young people in years 7-13.
Each session is packed with fun activities, including games, engaging discussions, and plenty of time to hang out over a hot chocolate and snacks. We aim to support and inspire young people, empowering them in their faith and personal life.
After this Sunday we will be taking a break for the Summer, we will be back in September, dates to be confirmed.
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Bible Brick Club
We are taking a break for the summer. We will be back on Thursday 10 September.
St Michael's Church, Thursday after school, 3.30pm – 4.30pm (term time only)
For school years 2 - 6
A great opportunity to find out about a Bible story each week and then enjoy making a brick model.
Drinks, snacks and all the bricks included.
Safeguarding
We take the care and protection of children, young people and adults involved in Church activities very seriously. Safeguarding is the responsibility of everyone who participates in the life of the Church. Click below to find out more about our Safeguarding Policy.




