Children




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Children

From a child's viewpoint, I would imagine this page is very boring!  It is aimed at adults so they can decide whether our church is suitable for the whole family.  I could have made feeble attempts to entertain you but  I think the children's website set up by Methodist  Church is much more fun!

Children are welcome to all services and the majority of other events.  See below for more details. 

Creche

A creche with supervision is provided at all Sunday morning services.

Wesley's Baby and Toddler Group

We meet 9:30 to 11:30 Wednesdays and Fridays and Wednesdays from 1:00pm to 2:45pm, each week during school term time and are open to all parents and carers of pre-school children we make a charge of £1 per for adult and child and an additional 25p for extra children this money covers the cost of tea or coffee and drinks for the children.

Wesley Toddler Group is run and supported by Stratford upon Avon Methodist Church. We offer a warm & friendly atmosphere with facilities for children from birth to preschool with a good selection of toys and activities.

We meet in the annex at the church (Old Town Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6BG). To locate the church try using this multimap .   Please be aware that these maps are postcode based (CV37 6BG) and point to the general area.  Places with the same postcode include Hall's Croft and Holy Trinty church.

Worship at Stratford Methodist Church


Toddler Praise

1st Wed. of the month 11.30am

Worship for parents, carers and under fives, in church for twenty minutes.
Bring a packed lunch and join us for a picnic afterwards.
5th October
2nd November
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Praise Party

3rd Sunday of the month 4.00pm

Come and share songs, games and a Bible story in a family party
atmosphere with Sunday tea too!

18th September
16th October
20th November
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All age worship

1st Sunday of the month 10.30am

We give you a warm welcome to join us at these family friendly service.

2nd October          Harvest Festival
6th November     Story Telling
4th December     Crib Festival
             1st Sunday in Advent

Monthly activities

Story Time & Pasta Lunch 3rd Wednesday

Children’s story time
11.30—12noon
Pasta Lunch
12 noon

Enjoy a half hour children’s story time

Followed by a simple pasta lunch together.

Bring along a piece of fruit if you can, to add to our fruit salad.

 

21st September

19th October

16th November

Brunch     2nd Saturday 10.00—12noon      

Enjoy a full English breakfast or a lighter option. A good place to meet and chat with friends there is also a dedicated children’s play area.
     8th October
    12th November
    10th December

Family Events

Fruitful Harvest

Saturday 1st October 2011

10.00am - 12 Noon

Fun with fruit:                Things to make

Tropical fruit tasting    Quizzes   

Games                              & much more

          

Children's games Harvest Celebration

Light & Sparkle Event

Monday 31st October 2011

4.30 - 6.00pm

Hot Dogs           Jelly & Ice Cream

Light & Sparkly fun and games

Something for all ages

Celebration time in church 5.45pm


Details of Christmas Events to follow


Wesley Toddler Group   (Term time only)

Wednesday's                 9.30-11.30am                            1.00-2.45pm
Friday's                           9.30-11.30am

Is run and supported by Stratford Methodist Church

We welcome you into a warm & friendly environment with facilities for children from birth to
preschool. With a good selection of toys and craft activities.

Wednesday 12th October 2011
Toddler Group Photo’s

Wednesday 7th December 2011
Toddler Group Christmas Party

HALF TERM 24 –28 OCTOBER

Term ends
Wednesday 14th December
New term starts
Friday 6th January

Singing Spirits Children’s Choir


The choir will be run by experienced children’s choral leader, Rebecca Ledgard and sessions will include singing games, vocal development, and musicianship with the emphasis on enjoying singing together. Performance opportunities will include singing in occasional concerts and Sunday services.

Thursdays during term time at: Stratford Methodist Church

8th  15th  &  29th       September
6th  13th  20th  27th  October
3rd  10th  17th         November

Group 1:     4pm – 4.45pm for Reception, Years 1, 2, and 3
Group 2:     4.45pm – 5.30pm for years 4, 5, 6, and 7

Refreshments will be provided for children and parents from 3.45pm.

“Time out for Mum”

Third Wednesday 1 –2.30pm

21st September
19th October
16th November
 

Are your children now at school or nursery on a Wednesday afternoon. If they are you have the chance to meet with other Mums to think over some of life’s big issues in a friendly and supportive group. Starting with the theme:-

“Essence”

This group will be led by:
Rev. Helen Bell
Who gives you a very warm welcome to this new venture


Sunday School At Stratford Methodist Church

Closer working between our church and our neighbours at Holy Trinity has resulted in a new venture where our Sunday Schools are united, although the adults continue to worship in their own churches (mostly, we do haveunited services several times a year).  The children start in morning worship in Holy Trinity or our church and after a short time leave the adults to move into their own departments, based in our building.  At 11.15 the children return to their respective adult congregations where they continue with an inclusive part of the services.  All the Sunday School Staff are CRB checked.