St Barbara's Children's Ministry
Background
After
many years we have had some significant changes to our ministry to children
and young people. Children aged 3-11 will leave for their "We Learn" group after
the first hymn of the Sunday service. The Duty Warden will then bring the
children back into the church during 'The Peace' when they will share what they
have learned. There is a rota of 2/3 adults going out with the children. The
adults have a CRB clearance which is covered within the Diocesan Guidelines for
Child Protection. Parents with younger age children can take their child into
the group but must be responsible for them.
Younger people, 12 onwards will be encouraged to take part in the service, Bible reading, leading the intercessions, carrying the candles or in the choir etc. They will be encouraged to attend the monthly "BBC" (St Barbara's Bible Club) 11+ group and also evening worship. Please ask the Vicar for further information on these exciting changes. Also the children help lead Christmas services, the Mothering Sunday service, Harvest and a summer service where they contribute to all aspects of the service.
Music
Music is important
to our worship and we have some very talented musicians who now lead a band.
Not a typical band of drums and guitar but a band of children coming with the
instrument they play, this could be flute, violin, saxophone, guitar, piano,
drums and percussion depending on who is available. Under the guiding
eye
of Norman and Katherine the
children now accompany singing in the main services. See separate
music link for further details.
Other Activities