Kid’s Church on Sundays

The children’s program runs every Sunday at 10am.
Our teaching program continues during school holidays.

Our configuration of groups is:
Creche: Baby to Preschool with their parent
Kid’s Church: Kindergarten (at school) to Year 5
Teen Bible Study: Year 6 to Year 10

To register your child for our children’s program, please go to Registration Form
Upon arrival at church, children sign-in with their parent. Everyone starts in the 10am service for 2 songs and a short “All Ages” talk. Following the talk, leaders take the children to age-specific programs in the church halls.
The children’s program finishes at the conclusion of the 10am service, before morning tea.

In Kid’s Church we listen to God’s Word, the bible. The children participate in games, songs, craft and prayer as we discover God’s great rescue plan in Jesus.

Years 6 to 10 meet to read God’s word and discuss in an interactive bible study format. It is a chance to ask questions, wrestle with challenging passages and grow in faith. We encourage our teenagers to also attend Neon youth group during the week (run with Avalon and MonaVale churches).

A letter is emailed to “Kid’s Church” parents each week. It summarises what we did and encourages parents to teach their children about God at home. If you don’t receive this and would like to, please speak to Helen.

No photos

We have a strict no photo or video policy in our Sunday children’s programs. Please respect the safety of all participants by adhering to this without exception.
Where photos are needed for ministry purposes, written permission is obtained by staff from parents.

The creche is for babies to preschoolers and their parent.
We encourage parents to use the program that is provided for them. This consists of a picture book (a bible story), a simple prayer and an easy craft activity related to the story.

Why must I stay with my child in creche?
We adhere to the suggested supervision ratios of the Office of the Director of Safe Ministry, Anglican Church Diocese of Sydney. We are also required to have a minimum of 2 trained leaders per group.
We don’t currently have enough leaders to run a creche or preschool program. Therefore, parents are responsible for their little ones.

The sermon is recorded and made available online following the service.
Parents are also welcome to remain in the 10am service with their little one. At the back of the church is a small seating area with toys. The service can be viewed through the glass and is broadcast via a speaker.

Changing Facilities

The accessible toilet has a change table.
There is a change mat in the Allpress Hall where creche meets.
Nappy bags are available in the creche.
Please place nappies in a nappy bag before placing in the red council bin, outside the kitchen.
The second female toilet has a toddler seat fixed above the regular seat. Parents, simply pull the toddler seat down to release the magnetic hold. Please lift it back up after use.

Anxious Children

If your child is feeling anxious about attending Kid’s Church without you, we welcome you to join us for the program. We ask you to respect the teaching time and refrain from chatting to other parents. You are welcome to return to the main 10am service if your child is settled. We will come and get a parent if their child is distressed.

We can arrange for you and your child to visit the church buildings beforehand if this is helpful. Alternatively, we can send you photos of the rooms.
We can provide you with a “run sheet” for the morning so your child knows what to expect.
Please speak to Helen about what we can do to best support your child.

We celebrate the diversity of amazing brains that God made, neurodivergent ones included. We want children to feel welcome and safe at Kid’s Church.
If your child needs to wear headphones or sunglasses to help with sound or light, we are all for it. If they need to stim, nobody will discourage that.
If there are activities your child needs to avoid, that is absolutely fine. If there are activities that bring them joy, let us know so we can incorporate those.
Please speak to Helen about what we can do to make your child’s experience a positive one.