Family Fun, Jigsaw, Toddlers, Children's Area, Holiday Club
Following on from "Dynamite" for young people between the ages of 5 - 11 years, there will be a "Light Party" on 31st October at 4 pm and a "Christmas Family Fun" on 5th December at 3.30pm. We will have fun through games, circus skills, storytelling, physical activities and dramas. . For more information please contact Annalie Taylor on children@sanderstead-parish.org.uk.
Family Fun is a monthly activity based service, usually on a Sunday afternoon, for all children up to the age of 12 years, and their parents, grandparents and carers. We start at 3pm in the All Saints' church halls 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.
At Family Fun in February and March we learnt about some of the parables that Jesus told.
In February we learnt how Jesus told stories about growing our faith, with the story of the sower and the seed; we planted seeds, created pictures with seeds, decorated cakes to look like gardens, and watched balloons grow when they were placed over a bottle with yeast in!
In March we learnt how Jesus taught that when we are lost to God he celebrates when he finds us again. We hunted for lost sheep and coins; made sheep to hide in little boxes and made more cakes with a hidden pearl inside.
We always finish with a story, songs and prayers and sometimes a video. Then there is a lovely tea to all enjoy together.
We look forward to welcoming you to Family Fun. If you have any questions, please email children@sanderstead-parish.org.uk.
Family Fun in 2019 - October 13th, November 17th and a Christmas Special on Thursday December 5th.
Another exciting Summer Holiday Club for children aged 5 -11, took place on 28th - 30th August 2019.
This year's theme was Space. Visit our Space Academy Page for some photos of the fun.
For more information contact us on children@sanderstead-parish.org.uk.
Jigsaw is Sunday School for primary school aged children. Join us at All Saints on 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sundays of the month at 10 am.
The Children's Area at All Saints 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.
Our lively and popular Toddler Groups meet in All Saints Halls on Tuesday and Friday mornings at 9.30 am in term time. Dates for Autumn 2019: Autumn term begins on Tuesday 10th September to Friday 18th October. No meetings on Tuesday 22nd and Friday 25th October - Half Term. Begin again on Tuesday 29th October to Friday 20th December.
