St Mary the Virgin, Bletchingley

Sharing Faith through Fellowship and Worship

Children

Children and Young People are very welcome at all our services.

We are committed to including babies, children and young people in all aspects of our life together, enabling them to live and grow in faith. Children are admiited to receiving the Sacrament of Holy Communion at about the age of 8 and prepared for Confirmation from the age of 10 upwards.

Very young children there are 'Happy Bags' for parents to use with their children. There are creche facilities in the tower which has a sound system so parents do not miss the service!

Between the ages of 3+ and 11+ there is the very popular Sunday Club. This meets in Church House at 9.40am and the children join the congregation part way through the service. There are three age groups and new and occasional members are always welcome.

The Ark is for babies, pre school children and their parents and carers. It meets in church on Wednesdays at 2pm for a story, a prayer and a song or two and is follwed by activitioes and play with time for a cup of tea, chat and home in time to meet older children from school. The regular celebration of birthdays is a highlight!

the Ark

Young people of senior school age enjoy their own evening service once a month. This may take the form of informal worship in church or a 'Cafe Church' in the basement of a house in the village. They also meet regularly for a range of 'physical' activities including bowling, sailing, rock climbing etc etc.
A Discussion Group meets frrom time to time for supper and discusses a wide range of topics - from euthanasia to birth control and personal issues such as what to do with our life after school, college etc.

PROTECTION POLICY

We adhere to the Diocese of Southwark Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Policy, which seeks to ensure the greatest safety and well being of all our children and those who work with them.

Office Address:

St Mary the Virgin

Church Lane

Bletchingley

Surrey

RH1 4LP