Children and Young People

We aim to provide a range of activities for children and young people: Sunday School, All Age Services, Parade Services. As well as singing in the choir, welcoming people to church, drawing in sketchbooks, and reading in church.

Sunday School

Children and Young People start and finish in the main service, but go out for Sunday School.

We particularly focus on introducing children to the Christian Faith through Art, Drama, Games and other practical activities.

Sunday School runs on the dates below:

  • Sunday 12 October 2025
    17TH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
  • Sunday 19 October 2025
    18TH AFTER TRINITY
  • Sunday 16 November 2025
    2ND SUNDAY BEFORE ADVENT
  • Sunday 23 November 2025
    CHRIST THE KING
  • Sunday 30 November 2025
    ADVENT SUNDAY
  • Sunday 14 December 2025
    3RD SUNDAY IN ADVENT

All Age Services

There is no Sunday School on these days.

Children and Young people take part in the main service, and are welcome to respond to the service in their sketch books by drawing and writing.

  • Sunday 26 October 2025
    BIBLE SUNDAY
  • Sunday 2 November 2025
    ALL SAINTS SUNDAY
  • Sunday 21 December 2025
    CAROLS & CHRISTINGLES
  • Sunday 28 December 2025
    1ST SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS
  • Sunday 4 January 2026
    THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
  • Sunday 29 March 2026
    PALM SUNDAY

Parade Services

There is no Sunday School on these days, but the Guides also take part in the church service.

Children and Young people take part in the main service, and are welcome to respond to the service in their sketch books by drawing and writing.

  • Sunday 5 October 2025
    HARVEST FESTIVAL
  • Sunday 9 November 2025
    REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
  • Sunday 7 December 2025
    2ND SUNDAY IN ADVENT
  • Sunday 1 February 2026
    THE PRESENTATION OF CHRIST IN THE TEMPLE
  • Sunday 15 March 2026
    MOTHERING SUNDAY
  • Sunday 4 October 2026
    HARVEST FESTIVAL
  • There are books to read from the lending library (back window sill on the left).
  • There are sketch books in which they children and young people can respond to the service in their own way, and share afterwards, if they want.
  • We encourage younger children to pick up a soft toy or puzzle from the Sunday School Trolley on their way into church.

Admission to Holy Communion

After classes, children are welcome to receive Holy Communion at St. Paul's. After Baptism and before Confirmation.

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