Children and an adult sitting under a colorful cloth tent, playing with a Mickey Mouse plush toy at an indoor location with stone walls and wooden benches.

Children and Families

During Sunday Service

At Swithun’s we want to develop Children’s child-like faith from their curiosity to learn to their joyful trust in God and also having lots of fun along the way!

Children sitting on the floor during a group activity or lesson inside a building with brick walls and framed artwork.
A young boy in a green plaid shirt is lying on a red carpet, writing or drawing in a book with a pencil.

Good News Club During our 10am Communion services we have a children’s group meeting in the hall for primary school children.

Children’s corner For pre-school children we have a specially built area at the rear of the side aisle. It is complete with toys and other activities to play with. Parents need to stay near their children and remain responsible for supervising them, but we hope you can still participate in the service.

Monthly Services

We love it when children can take a full part in our worship. So we have two services each month which are particularly tailored for our children.

Children and two adults gathered on a red carpeted floor around a Mickey Mouse plush toy on a cream-colored blanket, watching a presentation or activity in a church or community hall.
Children and an adult inside a makeshift fort with colorful fabric panels, playing with a Mickey Mouse plush toy.

Worship Together – On the first Sunday of the month, at 10am, we have a special service which is focused on engaging all. We have music of a more contemporary style, with actions songs, and a interactive sermon.

Families @4 – On the third Sunday of the month we have a special service at 4pm. We focus the service for the children, with action songs, crafts, interactive Bible stories and finishing with a light child’s tea.

Clubs in the week

The church has groups for children throughout the week too.

Toddler groups: we have two toddler groups each week.
Tea and toys - every Wednesday, 10-11:30am, in term time we run our stay and play toddler group.
Friday Fun - every Friday, 10:11-30am.
It’s also a safe place for parents to chat with others with a hot cup of tea or coffee provided.

TRAX On the second Sunday of each month, older children aged 10 to 14 can join our Youth Group, which meets in St. Swithun's Hall on the second Sunday of the month.

Safeguarding

St Swithun has a team of Safeguarding Officers to make sure that the church remains a safe place for children and adults, including those who are vulnerable.

To see the Safeguarding Team and more information on Safeguarding, click here.