Leatherhead Youth Project

Youthwork
The Parish Church in Leatherhead welcomes young people to all its services.

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Activities for young people from the Church and the community are offered by Leatherhead Youth Project. The details of a wide range of groups, services and more can be found on www.leatherheadyouthproject.com or email jay@leatherheadyouthproject.com

Children’s work
The Parish Church welcomes babies, toddlers, children and young people.
We offer the following activities.

THE PARISH CHURCH PARENT & TODDLER GROUP welcomes all 0-5 year olds with a parent or carer, every Wednesday during term-time, 10.00-12.00 in the Parish Hall opposite the Parish Church. There are toys for all ages, refreshments and a friendly atmosphere. No waiting list, just turn up.
Contact the Toddler Group Leaders, Janine and Jackie, via the Parish Office (01372 362544).

SUNDAY CLUB is for children aged 3-13 years who enjoy making friends, crafts, music, drama, games and stories.
We offer children an opportunity to learn more about Jesus in a fun environment. Sunday Club meets most Sundays (!) except when there is a Family Service in Church on the first Sunday of the month and during some school holidays.
Contact the Sunday Club Leader, Chris, via the Parish Office (01372 362544).

LOOKING AFTER CHILDREN DURING CHURCH SERVICES
There is a newly refurbished Tower Area which is carpeted allowing you to entertain your baby/toddler in comfort whilst joining in the service. Quiet toys and books are provided. Children aged over 3 are catered for in Sunday Club - see above.

There are toy bags and colouring pictures (on clipboards) to use in the Tower or in the pews. During Family Services, the Choir Vestry is available for you to settle/attend to your child. Baby changing facilities and toilets are available in the Parish Church Hall opposite the Church. Refreshments are available in the Church Hall after the 10.30am services.

If you have any suggestions on how we can improve these groups or facilities to make them more suitable for you and your child please speak to any of the Clergy or Sunday Club team

LYP Youth Cafe BFree
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Christingle - At Christmas we hold an immensely popular Christingle Service for the Children's Society who will send an information pack if you contact them - click on pack.

To view a 'How to make a Christingle' page based on that publication, click make one

A Christingle Service format is available from this service web page from the marvellous Oremus liturgy website. See also the RSCM website

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First Communion
Sunday December 9th 2001 was a very special day for five young members of the congregation, when they received communion for the first time. This is the second year children have been admitted to communion before confirmation, and was described by the Vicar as a great success.

They followed a preparation course under the guidance of Dorothy Paine. They learned about the basics of the Christian faith and about church tradition in a series of informal classes and discussions. At their admittance on Sunday 9th, the children led the intercessions, which they had prepared themselves.

Parish Child Protection Policy Statement by the PCC

Our Parish is committed to the nurture, protection and safe passage of all, especially the young and vulnerable.  We recognise that our work with children and young people is the responsibility of the whole church community.

We are committed to following the Home Office Code of Practice Safe from Harm and the Diocesan guidelines.

We undertake to select all our workers with care, to support them and to train them.  We are committed to supporting our families in their parenting role.

We review this policy annually. 

A children's representative has been appointed by the PCC

Guildford Diocese Guidance on the use of the Internet by Children

Parish Office, Parish Church Hall, Church Road
Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 8AY 01372 362544 Wed-Fri 0900-1200

page last updated 9 Mar 2010