Children are welcome at all our services in all four churches in the Benefice. In Somersham there is a toddler group called “Little Acorns” which meets regularly. Further details are below together with information on our work with local schools.

Services

All our services welcome children of all ages and their families.  In Somersham Church there is a special carpeted area at the back of the church with toys and books and often an activity for chidren during the service.

Described below are services especially orientated towards families. They are shorter, more informal and may include crafts, activities and drama not to mention food. Hopefully there is something for everyone each week although depending where you live – you might have a few minutes drive!

Let’s Celebrate!

First Sunday of the month:

Family Service at Old Hurst Church – musical instruments for children, a craft table and an all age talk in this lovely, welcoming tiny church.

Second Sunday of the Month

Messy Church in Somersham from 4pm – 5.30pm.

You will find tables with different activities at the back of the church that connect to the theme e.g. Valentines or New Beginnings, Easter and Christmas.

We generally have a ‘community activity’ – e.g. a group collage, a science activity e.g. Fizzy hearts, Lego or building blocks, an edible craft e.g. decorating home made biscuits, a craft which might include painting or sticking. So hopefully, something for everyone. We welcome all ages including babies.

Third Sunday of the month

Family Service at Woodhurst – check the time as it is 4pm during Rugby Season and 10.30am the rest of the year. The children often do the readings, a fun talk (with lots of participation) and some well known songs and hymns.

Breakfast Sing and Praise at Old Hurst – For anyone who likes bacon, cake, coffee and singing modern and traditional songs projected on the screen and music from the ipad. Very informal, fun and relaxed. 

Fourth Sunday of the month

 Family Service at Somersham 10.30am.  This is a shorter service of Common Worship with one or two bible readings which may include a drama. We have a children’s table at the front of church and the children and Jess our Family and Children’s Worker supervise although parents can sit with their children too if they prefer. Every alternative month it includes a short communion.

For more information please contact Revd Sue Simpson on 01487 840676 or email her at Rector@somerhsamparishes.org

Little Acorns Toddler Group

The Little Acorns toddler group meets at the back of Somersham church every Tuesdsay morning during term time at 9am – 11am.  Here you can meet meet other parents, carers, child-minders and enjoy coffee/tea & home made cake.  There are crafts, singing,  a bible story and a prayer. The group is run by Sophie our Family and Children’s worker.

For more details, check out our Facebook page Somersham Benefice Children’s Church.

Work with Schools

Every fortnight, on a Monday afternoon, our Open the Book team with Rev. Sue attend assembly at Somersham Primary School and with the help of some of the pupils we act out a different story from the bible.  The school also visits the church at Christmas, Easter, Harvest and the end of the school year for an extra special time.

We also visit Whitehall School and both schools bring their pupils into church to support the RE curriculum. We have a special service at the end of the school year for the children, family and teachers.

Revd Sue and Eddie Howlett (our Church Warden) regularly hold a Loaves and Fishes lunchtime club at Somersham Primary School at 12.45 -1.15 where the children act out a bible story and complete a related craft.