Young People

We try to make everyone welcome in our Church, without distinction, but obviously some activities are more suited to some age groups than others. This page is about what young people are doing in the Church. You might also want to visit the Methodist Church's website for children. Don't forget Little Pebbles, our weekly playgroup as well - it has its own website.

This last year our Youth Fellowship group have spent a few months watching The Simpsons.

We didn’t just watch The Simpsons, we also asked questions about and did various activities where we explored how we can be a part of a community of Christians in ways which make sense for us as under 18’s. We are not sure if ‘church’ as we currently experience it makes sense for our generation, but we are sure that God loves us, and all creation, and wants everyone to love each other and God. We are also sure that we need to spend time with other young Christians to support each other.

This year we have done other stuff – sleep overs, bowling, film and pizza nights. And some of us are off to Soul Survivor soon link to www.soulsurvivor.com

In July 5 of our group made the decision to become confirmed. Some of us spoke in the worship about what God means to us, and how we want church to be.

Photos of the Youth fellowship in action!
(Click for large size but beware - big downloads!)

We have an active Junior Church which meets on Sunday mornings. Usually young people take part in the first part of the service and then go downstairs for separate activities. They always rejoin the congregation for communion. During services there is a children's corner available with toys and things for them to do - and the right size furniture! (see below)

The Youth Fellowship meets on Sunday mornings and all young people in high school are welcome to attend. We have recently inaugurated crèche facilities for Sunday mornings.

The Music Group helps to lead our worship, and many young people take part. The group also helps to lead worship in other churches in the Circuit from time to time.

Last modified: 26 July, 2010