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 groupsList Item 1
Our children's groups provide Christian fellowship for babies up to Year 12 school age. All are welcome to attend.
There are no groups on the first Sunday of the month as this is our Café Church service where children stay with their families sitting around tables with drinks and refreshments. All other Sundays have a group for children. Visit St Michael's page on the button below to find out more.
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
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
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
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.
Our sessions this term are:
23 January, 6 February, 27 February, 13 March, 27 March
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Bible Brick Club
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.
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Oasis parents' groupList Item 3
Our free Thursday group for 'busy, weary' parents who may not always get time to get to church on a Sunday or would like to find out more about life with faith in an informal setting.
When you arrive, you'll receive a refreshing hot drink and some toast. It's your chance in the week to breathe, chat and explore something more about the God who loves us.
We meet on Thursdays. starting at 1.30pm, we finish around 2.30pm (term-time only).
Our meeting place varies - for more information, please contact the Church Office:
07354 872617 or admin@stmichaelsbishopscleeve.co.uk
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.




