Youth and children's ministry

St Matthew's has a variety of groups for children and young people, on Sunday mornings and at other times during the week. For further details of any children's groups, please contact the church office.

For further details of any youth groups (11+), please contact Naomi Shaw, the St Matthew's Youth Worker, via the church office.

During Sunday Services (10.30 -11.45)

We aim to give children a deeper understanding of the great love of God and the message of the Bible through stories, games, discussions and activities. We also encourage the children to feel like part of a community of bel\ievers and to support and help each other as we spend time together.

Crèche: 0-4 years

Parents are free to stay with their children or go back into the service – mostly, the time in crèche is free play for the children, sometimes with a story and simple craft activity.

Fireflies: 5-7 years

The session usually involves a game, a Bible story and a chance to talk about what the story means, a drink and a biscuit and a craft activity.

Lanterns: 8-11 years

The session usually involves a game, a Bible story and a chance to discuss the story together, a drink and biscuit and a range of activities.

Ignite: 12+ years

This group of young people meets on Sunday mornings at St Matthew’s. It is a place for young people to hang out with friends, explore their Christian faith and apply their faith to real life, through fun and creative activities such as art, games and discussions.