At St Nicks we want children and young people to feel at home in church.
From babies, to toddlers to teenagers, we offer space to explore faith, make friends and have fun together.
Our Sunday Groups
Adventurers - Ages 3 to 5
Stories, songs, crafts and play in a safe,
friendly space.
Explorers - Ages 6 to 11
Games, Bible stories and creative activities that bring faith to life.
All Age Worship - All Ages
Monthly family-friendly services where
everyone is welcome.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Families are always welcome
Children are welcome in every service. We have dedicated groups, crafts and activities, as well as spaces for families.
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Children, Youth and Famalies
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A place where children are seen,
heard and valued.
Young People
We also offer activities and opportunities for teenagers to explore faith, build friendships and belong.
We are always looking for new ideas and ways to support our young people. If there’s something you feel is missing, we’d love to hear from you.
Have a Question?
We’d love to help. Please get in touch if you’d like to know more about any of our children or family activities.
Safe & Supported
​We take our Safeguarding responsibilities seriously and we understand how important it is that every parent / guardian feels that their child is in safe hands.
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We have thorough recruitment and checking processes around all those who help lead and support our Junior Church groups.
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Every helper who serves in a specific role completes a full recruitment process, has references submitted, and has an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
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It is also important that every child is properly registered / enrolled with us. Enrolment forms are available in the Children's Corner in Church, from the Parish Office and the “Junior Church” group leaders.
Enrolment Forms are to be completed BEFORE a a child can beadmitted to any of the groups, but this can be done on the day!
Admitting Children to Holy Communion
At St Nicholas we believe children are an important part of the life of the Church and of God’s family.
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Some children begin to feel ready to receive Holy Communion before they are old enough for Confirmation. Through prayer, learning and conversation, we support children and families as they explore what Holy Communion means and how they can grow in faith.
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Children are usually admitted to Communion between the ages of 8–10, following a short course and special service within the church community.
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This is an important and joyful step in a child’s faith journey and reflects our commitment to nurturing children and young people within the life of the Church.
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Please watch the video below to learn more about this service and our wider Children & Youth ministry at St Nicholas.