CHILDREN

in Sanderstead Parish

Children and Families in Sanderstead Parish

We welcome children to all our services. Children are also welcome to explore the children's corner at All Saints, with books, toys and crafts.

Services in church are now also live streamed, and there will be videos available on our YouTube channel and Facebook page. You can find all our online services on the Sermons page, and more fun for children on the More for Children page.

Contact the Children's Team on children@sanderstead-parish.org.uk

Upcoming events for children

Good Friday family worship

All Saints
Friday 29 March 2024 at 9.30 am

Messy Church

All Saints
Sunday 14 April 2024 at 3.30 pm

Messy Church

All Saints
Sunday 12 May 2024 at 3.30 pm

Messy Church

All Saints
Sunday 09 June 2024 at 3.30 pm
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Messy Church

Messy Church is a monthly activity based service, usually on the second Sunday of the month, for all children up to the age of 8 years, and their parents and grandparents and carers. Children aged 9 and over can enjoy "Activity Time" in the church halls. We run from 3.30pm - 5pm in All Saints' church with lots of time for activities and crafts based around the Bible, which the children do with their parents and carers, followed by plenty of lively singing and a story. We end our time together with a tasty snack and refreshments for all. Children take home everything they have made. There is no charge but donations are welcome to cover costs of food and craft supplies.

We look forward to welcoming you to Messy Church. If you have any questions, please email children@sanderstead-parish.org.uk

Visit the More for Children Page for more information about Children at All Saints

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Toddler Groups at All Saints

Toddler groups meet in the All Saints Halls in term time, on a Tuesday and Friday morning at 9.30 am. Due to high demand, we are not accepting any children that are not already registered. If you would like to be added to our waiting list, or for more information about joining a toddler group, please contact sarah@sanderstead-parish.org.uk.

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Children's Area in All Saints

Our Children’s Area is located in St Catherine’s Aisle, which is part of the main church. There are toys, books, games and puzzles suitable for babies and older children and a member of our congregation, who has been D & B checked, stays in the Area throughout the service to look after and ensure the safety of the children. Parents are welcome to stay with their children or to come and go during the service. Children can take toys or colouring books from the Children’s Area and sit with their parents if they prefer. There are toilet facilities and a baby changing unit nearby in the vestry.

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Christingle

Christingle Services in aid of The Children's Society are held around Christmas. Learn about the love of Christ with a special Christingle Orange, a red ribbon, a candle and the fruits of the earth.

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Summer Holiday Club

A holiday club for children aged 5 to 11 may be run in August.

Recent themes have been "Joseph and his coat of many colours" and "The journeys of St Paul".

Watch this space for information about next year's holiday club.

For more information contact us on children@sanderstead-parish.org.uk.

Visit the More for Children Page for more information about Children at All Saints