Groups for Parents & Toddlers

“Let the little children come to me”
Matthew 19:14

The vision for these groups is to provide an opportunity for parents of pre-school children to study the Bible together, pray for each other and to encourage one another. It grew out of a recognition that parents of young children can feel isolated and often find it difficult to get much from Sunday services if they are concentrating on their unruly toddlers!

We start with half an hour of coffee and biscuits (sometimes even cake!), and then have about 10 minutes of singing with the children.

This is followed by a short bible study (around 40 minutes) while the children play in the same room. We then have a time of praying for one another (usually in small groups) whilst the children are encouraged to have another biscuit and listen to a Bible story. At present each group has between 7 to 9 adults and 5 to 6 babies and toddlers. It can be a little chaotic but we aim to provide a relaxed environment for children and parents alike. Babies and pre-school children of any age are welcome, as are child-friendly adults even if not accompanied by noisy children.