A Family Church……………….

Here at St Annes, we try to cater for all ages and for those of any or no church background. We welcome children and families to all of our church services and activities and are proud recipients of the Child Friendly Church Award.

Worship…………

You are more than welcome to bring your child or children to any of our services. We do not expect children to be seen and not heard! What is most important to us is that children enjoy coming to church.

Please consider sitting where your child can see what’s going on, and don’t be too worried about a little noise!

There are play bags and books available at the back of church, and there is a room which can be used to take your child into should you feel the need. You can see and hear the service in this room. Toys, baby changing and toilet facilities are also available.

Many of our children and young people enjoy becoming more involved in Church life through serving, reading, bell ringing or joining the choir. We also have a variety of group activities especially for children, young people and families: –

NURSERY PRAISE

3rd Tuesday each month (except August) at 1.45pm

Coronavirus update: Nursery Praise is closed for the time being.

This is a special activity for pre-school children. There is a very short and informal service in Church, with some songs, ringing the bell, a story and some prayers. This is followed by an age-appropriate craft activity, and a drink and a light snack. Parents and/or carers come too.

Each week’s session has a different theme, often tied in to celebrations taking place in church, such as Harvest or Christmas.

All families with children are welcome. It is an informal opportunity to develop your child’s understanding of Christian values and teachings about God.

At the end of the session we all go across together to the church for Holy Communion and the final hymn.