Children Youth and Families
Our Children and Youth Ministry is a vibrant and welcoming space where children can grow in faith, build friendships, and experience God’s love through fun activities.
We run children and youth groups most Sundays of the month. All children from Reception to Year 10 are welcome to join our groups.
If your child would like to join any of our Sunday children and youth groups please fill in this form.
Take a look at the Children and Youth Ministry Report here.
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Ages 0 to 3: Sunday creche
Our crèche opens every Sunday in the prayer chapel throughout the 11am service. 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.
Reception to Year 6: Kids' Church
We run Kids Church the first three Sundays of the month. There is always a Bible story, game and craft. It is led by our Children and Families Minister and DBS checked volunteers.
Years 7 - 11: Youth Church
At Youth Church we love to see teenagers 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. If you would like your child to join, please complete this online form and someone will get back to you.
Please note: Youth Church is the first and third Sundays of the month during term-time.
Years 7- 11: Oasis Youth Club
Oasis is a youth club run by St Mary’s Church. It is a place where young people can find community, grow in their faith and have some fun. The aim of our youth club is support our young people. We want to create a fun and engaging environment where they can learn more about the world around them and how they can become implement what they have learnt as Christians. We have been blessed to have guest speakers from Animal Aid, Cats Protection, Guide Dogs for the Blind and more.
If you are interested in joining then please complete this online form and our Youth Minister will get in touch. Dates for Oasis Youth Club can be found below in the events section.
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.
Weekly rehearsal: Tuesday 5-5.45pm (term-time)
They perform throughout the year at church services and special events, such as the Light Party and Family Fun Day.
To ensure the enjoyment and safety of all members, we ask everyone to follow our Ground Rules. You can read them here.
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.