Children and Families
Our Children and Families Ministry is a vibrant and welcoming space where children can grow in faith, build friendships, and experience God’s love through fun activities.
On the first, second and third Sundays of each month we host our children’s groups (Starter Church and Kids Church). On other Sundays there are activities for children including colouring and word searches.
If your child would like to join any of our Sunday children’s groups please fill in this form.
If you have any questions or would like to talk to someone about the children’s and families ministry, then please contact our Children and Families Minister: janis.hui@stmaryislington.org
Sunday creche (Ages 0 to 3)
Our crèche is available every Sunday in the prayer chapel throughout the 11am service. There is an audio feed into the room and a large selection of toys to play with so everyone can be entertained. Full changing facilities are available in the accessible toilet. You do not need to sign up to use the creche.
Please note that parents/ guardians must remain with their children when using the creche.
Starter Church (Reception to Year 2)
At Starter Church we want start children off in the right direction, developing relationships, discovering God and having fun! We plan a full programme of interactive Bible stories, craft, games and prayer. We gather in church at 11am then head to our rooms in the crypt after the collect of the day. If you would like your child to join, please complete this online form and someone will get back to you.
Please note: Kids’ Church is the first, second and third Sundays of the month. We do not run sessions over the school holidays, but there are activities at the back of the church.
Kids' Church (Years 3 to 6)
At Kids’ Church we love to see children come together and explore their faith. In our Sunday sessions we do Bible studies, games and social events that will help us build a strong community. We gather in church at 11am then head to our rooms in the crypt after the collect of the day. If you would like your child to join, please complete this online form and someone will get back to you.
Please note: Kids’ Church is the first, second and third Sundays of the month. We do not run sessions over the school holidays, but there are activities at the back of the church.
Does your child love to sing?
Join us at St Mary’s Young Singers!
Our children’s choir, St Mary’s Young Singers, is a non-selective community of children who love music and singing. It is open to all children aged six and above.
Young Singers perform throughout the year at church services and special events, such as the Light Party and Family Fun Day. Rehearsals take place every Tuesday from 5:00 to 5:45 pm in the church during term time.
If your child would like to join, please complete this form and someone will get back to you. Any questions please contact our Children and Families Minister at janis.hui@stmaryislington.org.
Upcoming events
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Young Singers rehearsal (ongoing)
Tuesdays 5-5.45pm Church
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Starter Church and Kids Church
Sundays 11-12pm Crypt room
21 Sep, 5, 12, 19 Oct, 2, 9, 16 Nov
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Light Party
Friday 31 Oct 5.30-7pm Church
A family-friendly evening packed with games, crafts, music, and more! Aimed at primary school-aged children (younger and older siblings welcome too).
Want to know what we did over the last year? Click the link below to see our Children’s and Youth Report.
Diocese of London's Children's Charter
We are thrilled to have been awarded the Diocese of London's Children's Charter, making children fully part of St Mary's through welcome, worship, mission and nurture. We take safeguarding seriously. All our leaders and helpers are DBS checked and take great care to ensure the children have fun in a safe environment.