Children
There are lots of opportunities for children to join in at Christ Church Downend. This page is about groups and events aimed at children aged
0-11years. For 11+ please see our youth page.
Vision
Our vision for children at Christ Church Downend is that they will get to know Jesus and become confident in their faith so it becomes a normal part of their lives, that they can share with those around them.
Matthew 19:14 ‘Jesus said “Let the little children come to me”’.
Sundays
Each week we have three children’s groups during the 10.30 am morning worship service.
- Creche for 0 to 3 years: a time to play, sing and hear Bible stories with Monty Mouse.
- Sparklers for 3-5 years: learn about God through Bible stories, songs, crafts and activities with Jack in a box.
- Connected for Year 1 to Year 6: spend time together learning about God and discussing how Jesus can be part of their lives, through stories, games, crafts, memory verses.
Sometimes we have all-age worship on a Sunday morning, where children stay in the main church service. This is often around celebration times, such as Easter, Harvest, Christmas.
Please complete a form for each child who will be attending Children’s groups at Christ Church Downend. Printed copies are available in church.
During the week – it’s not just Sundays!
- Tea and Toast – Tuesdays 3:15-4:30pm, term time, in the Parish Hall. An after-school drop-in for primary-aged children with their parents/carers. A space to come in for refreshments, a chat and a play.
- Jigsaw toddler group – Fridays 09:45-11:15, term time, in the Parish Hall. A relaxed and welcoming group for children aged 0 – 4 years with their parent/carer for play, refreshments, craft, singing and worship.
- Messy Church – look out for special messy church events throughout the year, including Christmas, Lent and Easter where we learn more about God and have fun making, crafting, eating and singing together.
Youth
Young people are a valued part of the Christ Church family and our volunteer youth team is committed to helping them discover more of God’s love for them and equipping them to put faith into practice in their schools, homes and amongst their friends.
- Thursday evenings – 7pm – 8.30pm. An activity based youth group for 10s-18s with sports, games and crafts as well as focus spots on issues affecting young people today
- Sunday mornings – 10.30am – 11.45am. We start in church with the wider church family, and then move across to the Youth Hub for age appropriate bible teaching, worship and prayer, before re-joining the church family for refreshments. Age 10-18
Our young people are also involved in social action projects, serving in the wider church, Bristol wide youth celebrations and youth residentials.
For more information email Paul: paulpeterson@christchurchdownend.com or Julia: julia.watts@christchurchdownend.com.
Safeguarding
For more information please see keeping everyone safe.