YOUTH & CHILDREN
Sundays
CRECHE is for children aged 0 to 3 years. We have a Crèche that is run by DBS checked volunteers. The welcome team will be able to direct you as you come in to church. You can sit in church with your child or they are welcome to go into the back hall with the children for Kids Church (after 15-20 minutes) and there they will be looked after and have a selection of toys to play with. You can go back into church should you wish.
Family Fun is about sharing Food, Fun and Faith. It’s a space to explore faith as a family in a relaxed way.
We do this through Crafts, Games, and activities based around a Bible Story or Theme.
Our aim is to make it a place where you will feel welcome, make friends, and have fun together as a family. There is no charge, and you can just turn up and join in. Each event has refreshments.
Family Fun takes place on Easter Saturday, July, October, and Christmas Eve from 3:30-5pm in the back hall of the church. please check the website calendar for more details.
All our adult volunteers have a valid DBS and reference check.
KIDS CHURCH is for children aged 3 to those in School Year 10. We spend some of the morning in aged related groups so we can better help the children explore faith in Jesus. We meet in the back hall and the church lounge (downstairs). They go into church for the first 15 minutes of the service before going out to their group.
During the groups they will explore the Bible and themes that impact their lives. We have a range of activities such as group games, crafts, discussion, and a chance to get to know each other. They are encouraged to ask questions so they can understand God and their personal faith better.
On the first Sunday of each month they meet upstairs in ‘The Venue’ for a brunch during the 10:15 service. We spend some of this time praying together, alongside food and games. On the last Sunday of the month we stay in the service for Cafe Church and have children’s activities alongside joining in with some of the main content such as quizzes, and worship.
During the week for those in School Years 7 and above we meet on a Thursday Evening from 7:30-9pm (Hot Spot). This is a mix of exploring what it means to follow Jesus in a fun and relevant way alongside socials. Please contact Graham Sumbler our Youth Worker to find out more (use the get in touch tab at the top of the page).
All our adult volunteers have a DBS and reference check. We will ask you to fill out a registration form for each child on your first visit.
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Who For
Young people in School years 7-13 looking to explore their faith in Jesus by asking questions, chatting together, and looking at what the Bible says about life and the things we face.
The Group is open to those with Faith and those seeking to discover who Jesus is.
What Happens
A relaxed mix of Bible Study and socials. Each week, there is a chance to chat with others in the group over games and snacks.
When
Thursday 7:30-9 pm – during term time.
Where
The Venue at WBC (Entry: push the middle button by the brown door next to the main entrance).
Occasionally, we visit Costa and Nando’s!
The Team
Graham Sumbler, Jo, and Tony.
Cost
Free
We also run Youth Church every Sunday Morning during our 10:15 service. This includes Brunch on the first Sunday of the Month.
For more details, https://www.woodleybc.org/youth-children/
Contact Graham Sumbler.
All our adult volunteers have a DBS and reference check.
We currently have a waiting list for our Toddler Group. Please contact Graham Sumbler on 07725 905427 to join our waiting list.
All are welcome to our Tuesday TODDLERS morning (09:30 to 11:00) for children (up to school age) and their parent(s)/carer(s) during term time. A time for; fun, play, crafts, songs and stories in a safe and happy environment. A drink and snacks are provided for the children with coffee, biscuits and a chance to chat for the adults. We have 2 large halls and garden that we use during the summer term.
The cost is £2.50 for the first adult and 1-2 children and then £1 per adult and child over that. From September 2024 we will be taking card payments only.
We ask that you fill out a registration form on your first visit, and all our team has a DBS and reference check.
https://www.instagram.com/woodleybc_toddlers/
https://www.facebook.com/WBCtoddlers/
Our local community Friday night SHOUT group is for all children in school years 3 to 6.
Shout runs from 18:30 to 19:30 during term-time. It’s a great opportunity for fun and a mix of games, sports, and crafts, with a half-time talk or discussion on the Christian Faith.
There’s plenty of space for lots of activities or to just chill out!
The children will enter and exit through the main entrance. A small charge of £1 is made.
In addition, the children are allowed to spend up to £2 in the tuck shop (they can spend less).
For those in Year 6, we invite them to go upstairs for some of the evening to spend time together in our Youth Room, ‘The Venue’.
A registration form needs to be completed and signed on your first visit by a parent or guardian. For registering your child for a place at Shout, click HERE.
All our adult volunteers have a DBS and reference check. We have some young helpers who are often doing their DofE volunteering with us.
Any questions, please message our Youth Worker Graham Sumbler through the get in touch tab at the top of this page.
Please join our Social Media pages for up-to-date information.
https://www.instagram.com/woodleybc_shout/
https://www.facebook.com/WBCshout
On arrival – entry
On entry through the entrance, we would encourage you to drop your children off and not come in (unless you need to help them settle or have a look around on their first week).
We charge £1 per child per week.
They will exit via the main church doors, but we ask that you don’t come into the building and wait outside.
You will need to pick up your child from Shout.
Sweet Shop
We will have a sweet shop each week. Pick ‘n’ mix, and wrapped sweets and chocolate
We ask that they don’t bring more than £2 to spend on sweets.
For the Year 6 group that goes up to our Youth Room, ‘The Venue’, they can buy a carton/can of drink, but there is free squash and water for everyone.
Mobile Phones
We have a no mobile phone policy and we ask that they don’t bring their phones to Shout.
There is a phone on-site, and we have your contact information should there be an emergency.
If we find that someone has a phone out, we may take it from them and keep it until 7:30 pm, when we will return it to the child/parent.
AOB
We do have space for a few young helpers, so please speak to Graham.
They need to be in Year 9 or above to help at Shout. We accept DofE volunteers.
All over-18s have gone through our DBS and Reference Check in line with government guidance.
For more details, visit https://www.woodleybc.org/youth-children/
We look forward to seeing you at Shout!
