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.
Back on Monday 28 April.
Not on Thursday 1 May due to local elections.
Not on Monday 5 May due to bank holiday.
Back on Thursday 8 May
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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.
Back on Tuesday 29 April.
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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 at St Michael's Centre on Thursdays. Arrive from 1.15pm for 1.30pm start, we finish around 2.30pm (term-time only). Young children are very welcome, we have plenty of toys to amuse them.
Back on Thursday 8 May.
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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.
Back on Thursday 1 May.
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.