Children & Young People
We have the following groups for children and young people:
Junior Church
Junior Church sessions take place as follows:
St John the Divine: There is Junior Church at the 11.00am service most weeks for children aged 3+ and toys, books, paper/crayons, etc. available every week. We take a break on Christmas Day and during the summer holidays. Contact Revd Joe for further information.
St Mary Magdalene: We do not presently have Junior Church, but there are activities, themed around the bible readings, available each week on the children’s table, and a creche room available for younger children and their grown-ups. In the creche you can play or sit quietly, and still hear the service. Contact Revd Charlie for further information.
St Matthias: Junior Church is held weekly at the 9.30am service (except on Christmas Day and the Summer Holidays) for those aged 3+. For younger children there are toys available at the back of church, during the service. Contact Revd Anne for further information.
Junior Choir
An opportunity to sing as part of our junior choir, led by St Mary’s Music Team. Singing in a choir is an amazing opportunity to develop an incredible array of skills: working as part of a team, building confidence, developing musical skills, and most importantly, having fun in a friendly, welcoming and supportive environment.
For more info contact St Mary’s Director of Music, Seb
Underground
We have launched a monthly pre-teens group (for 8-13). Meetings are held at St Matthias Church.
Underground dates: 4-6pm, Sunday evenings once per month, second Sunday of the Month.
9th February Pasta & friendship crafts
9th March Pizza making & games
13th April BBQ & Treasure hunt
To RSVP, please email Charlie Middleton
Dinner and Discussion for Teens
An opportunity to meet together each month. To cook and eat together. To discuss matters great and small!
All teens connected to our churches are welcome to come along. We’ll meet at a different Parishioner’s house each month (with Charlie and Nicky always there) to get to know one another better and to enjoy each other’s company.
On the third Sunday of the month, 6-8pm.
Cook together, eat together, talk together.
Please contact Charlie if you are interested in joining us.
Special Services
Details of upcoming children’s services and all age exploring services can be found here
Children’s services take place the first Saturday of the month, 4pm at St Mary Magdalene and are intended for children aged 0-8 years.
An all age Eucharist takes place on first Sunday of every month at St Mary’s. All are welcome!
Other
Christian Initiation:
Baptism/ Christenings – Please see our baptisms page
First Communion Preparation – We are very happy to admit children (generally aged 7+) to Holy Communion following a preparation course of six sessions. For more information contact one of the clergy.
Confirmation – Contact a member of the clergy if you would like to know more, or are interested in being Confirmed into the Christian Faith. We’re preparing candidates to be confirmed on Sunday 20 July 2025.
Schools
We have members of our team who are able to do assemblies at local schools and receive class visits to our church buildings. If you would like us to do so, please contact a member of the clergy to make arrangements.
Duke of Edinburgh Award Volunteering
Each Term we take on a maximum of two volunteers to help with our Junior Churches. This is subject to an initial meeting to discuss Health and Safety, expectations (of both the Student and ourselves. This meeting is always with a Parent / Guardian). If you would like to know more please contact the Parish Office.
Safeguarding
The Richmond Team Ministry takes its responsibility to safeguard children, young people and vulnerable adults very seriously. If you have any safeguarding concerns or would like to know more about our safeguarding procedures you can find the contact details of the relevant people here.
All volunteers are carefully recruited and will have a DBS check where required. Safeguarding training is offered regularly and we adhere to the guidelines of the Southwark Diocesan Safeguarding Policies and Procedures ‘A Safe Church’ which you can find here.
