Matt Marriott is St Mary’s Youth and Children Worker.
Sunday Groups
Sunday Discoverers is our group for children aged 3 to 10.
They meet every 1st and 3rd Sundays during our Holy Communion services, although only in term-time.
The children leave the service after the first hymn and then rejoin their families in time for communion.
Sunday Discoverers are split into 2 groups, the Sparklers aged 3 to 7 and the explorers aged 7 to 10 and meet in the mezzanine and vestry respectively, where they discover more about our creator. The sessions are based on the theme of the service that their families will be experiencing in the service. The children learn through bible stories, song, activities and often a craft; the sessions always include prayer.
Sunday Connect is our group for children aged 10+.
They meet in The Oast (in the car park of The Bear) every 1st and 3rd Sundays
during our Holy Communion services, although only in term-time.
The children go straight there at 9.30am rather than to church first.
At the end of the session the group walks back to church to rejoin their families in time for communion.
Sunday Connect is a session where the youth can relax over breakfast and chat and build their relationship with Jesus and each other. Each session is based on the theme of the service that will be taking place in church which allows the youth to explore more with their families when the session has finished.
Other Groups
Little Stars is our parent and toddler group which runs on a monday morning between 9.15 and 10.45 during term-time.
The group takes place in the main body of the church where there is a variety of toys, games and activities for the children to play with, including a craft. The children are always offered a snack, are read a bible story and finish the session with all joining a time of song and dance. A fabulour opportunity for socialising and making friends.
The group gives an opportunity for parents/carers to meet other families and find out about the church community. Tea and coffee are always provided.
Connect is our youth group for children aged 10+.
They meet in Hartfield Village Hall, twice a month on a thursday between 5pm and 6.15pm during term time
Connect is an opportunity to establish new friends and build new relationships
during an evening of fun, games and food. There is a wide range of activities and an evening meal is included.
Connect Extra is our monthly meeting for our Connect crew aged 13+.
They meet in The Oast (in The Bear car park), monthly on a thursday
(although always on a different thursday to Connect)
between 5pm and 6pm during term time only.
Connect Extra is an opportunity for the young people to read and question whilst exploring their faith together.
Food is aways included too!
All our leaders are DBS checked and have completed safeguarding training.
For dates for these groups please see the church’s calendar under “What’s On”