St. Mary’s Church, Selly Oak

Junior Church

Junior Church

Junior Church is a chance for those under-12 to meet together, worship and learn about the Bible and Christian life. This is done through a variety of activities that include crafts, games, puzzles and story telling.

Where:

We proceed in church to the altar with the cross at the start of the 10.00am service on Sunday and children, parents of pre-school children and helpers follow over to the Parish hall after the initial welcome.

Returning to Church:

Children, parents and helpers return to church in time for Communion. We encourage children to come forward for a blessing during Communion.  This helps them to become familiar with the worship in church. Before the end of the service, the children have an opportunity to tell the congregation what they did that morning.

When:

Junior Church meets during term time. Several times a year during all-age Eucharists, children are encouraged to participate in the liturgy e.g. by leading prayers, reading, bringing forward the elements etc.

At Christmas and Easter, children’s activity mornings are held on a Saturday in the church hall, with crafts, games, refreshments and story-telling. The children lead a Nativity Service each Christmas in church.

All Junior Church Leaders are DBS checked.

Children 12 and Above:

Children of this age are encouraged to help in the Church service as a server, in the choir, helping with the collection or giving out hymn books. They are also very welcome to help in Junior Church. If any of these activities appeal, please speak to one of the church wardens or the clergy.