Kids @ St John’s!

We have a huge range of activities for children as part of our weekly church life. The folllowing list outlines many of these, including what we have on offer for your children during our regular Sunday worship.

Kids Church | 9:00am Sunday

Our 9am Sunday School is offered for school-ready children from the start of the service. Age-appropriate classes are held upstairs in the Sunday School room in the church hall, and include lectionary-based lessons and activities using Seasons of the Spirit resources. The children return to the church in time for Holy Communion with their families.

Resources and toys are always available at the back of the church for younger children, and children and babies of all ages are always welcome at St John’s.

Kids Church | 10:45am Sunday

Kids’ Church at our 10:45am service is offered during the sermon and caters to younger children, although older children are welcome. A variety of resources are used, including story-time, crafts and activities, and “Godly Play”, and while most topics are lectionary based, occasionally other Bible stories not included in the lectionary are explored.

Kids Church | 5:00pm Sunday

Although the 5pm Kids’ Church is offered in the church hall during the sermon, the fun for the children starts at the beginning of the service with the designated “Kids Pew” in the front of the church. The children at 5pm are encouraged to take part in the service itself, and often help with singing at the front. Once Kids’ Church starts in the hall after the opening worship time, games and activities, bible stories, and interactive discussion stimulate their exploration of the Bible and Christian issues.

Youth Group | Monday

The Youth Group at St John’s, known as ‘Tribute’, is an exciting part of our week. It all happens on Monday night, beginning at 5:30pm with an optional bible study. The fun continues at 6pm with games and activities, including theme nights such as Masterchef night, beach excursions, death by chocolate, sports nights, and movie nights. read more

Playgroup | Thursday 10:00am