Over the Lent season, we’ve had the joy and privilege of connecting with several local schools and pre-school settings to share the incredible story and hope of Easter.

It all began with Lucy and Lucy’s visit to Tythe Barn Pre-School, where they brought along Rusty the Dog—our friendly puppet helper! Using colourful eggs to represent different parts of the Easter story, they were able to engage the children in a fun, creative, and meaningful way.

Next up, Lucy Betts headed over to Bishops Cleeve Primary Academy, where she led a Year 4 lesson using “Resurrection Eggs.” This brilliant teaching tool walks children through the Easter story step by step, helping them reflect on the deeper meaning behind each moment of Holy Week.

And then, on Tuesday, we had the absolute pleasure of welcoming Year 3 pupils from Bishops Cleeve into St Michael’s Church for our Experience Easter event. The children moved through six interactive stations, each one exploring a key scene from the Easter narrative:

• Future Hopes – Palm Sunday
• Servant King – Jesus washing the disciples’ feet
• Remember Me – The Last Supper
• Alone – The Garden of Gethsemane
• The Cross – Jesus’ crucifixion
• The Resurrection – Jesus rising again

Altogether, 120 children came through the church that day. It was a vibrant, moving experience, full of curiosity, awe, and thoughtful questions from the children.

We want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make these visits possible—whether through planning, leading, praying, or simply being present. It’s a beautiful reminder of how sharing the story of Easter can spark wonder, hope, and reflection in all ages