Christ Church Cheltenham

Youth & Children

At Christ Church we aim to cater for the whole family. Here’s an account on what’s on offer for children and young people…in ascending order of age. There are also some photos at the bottom of the page.
 

Crèche

Our crèche meets during every Sunday service. On most occasions the crèche is staffed, so if appropriate you can leave your children in safe hands while you get the benefit of the worship.

Baby and Toddler

Our Baby and Toddler group runs on a Monday afternoon from 1.45 p.m. Parents stay with their children.Contact: Sarah O’Meara via the contact button at the top of the page.

Playgroup

Christ Church hosts an excellent, OFSTED-inspected Playgroup. The Playgroup runs every morning Monday to Friday. There is a rota of parent helpers, but the general understanding is that parents leave their children in the Playgroup’s care. For more information click on the Playgroup tab at the top of the page. 

Searchlight

On Friday morning during term time a group of parents from Christ Church meets between 9.15 and 10.30am. They have tea or coffee, a chat and then gather around a kitchen table for half an hour or so to discuss issues which matter to us and our families as they try to follow a Christian life. A group of helpers from Christ Church looks after the little ones while they meet. It's a great opportunity to meet new people and to make new friendships. Contact Rebecca Donaldson via the contact button at the top of the page.

Sunday Groups

  • Scramblers is for the infant age group;
  • Explorers for juniors
  • Pathfinders is for young people aged 11 to 14.

We begin all our Sunday services altogether, then the children and young people leave for their activities. We are aware that people learn in lots of different ways, so our children’s sessions feature craft, play and story-telling. Parents are welcome to join in the sessions.

Click here for a powerpoint photostory that the Pathfinders made of the story of the Wedding at Cana.

Here's another one of the story of Jonah!

 


Uniformed Groups

Christ Church (sadly) has no work currently on the boys’ side. Our girls groups (Rainbows, Brownies and Guides) are thriving, and meet on a Thursday. Contact: Maureen Jones via the contact button at the top of the page.

 


Christ Church Primary School

Click here to go to the school website.

 


Child Protection

We take Child Protection seriously at Christ Church. Our officer is Sarah Harrison via the contact button at the top of the page.

 

Autumn 2011 Groups Rota (pdf)