Kids & Youth

NextGen Ministry

Growing in Faith and Fellowship

We aim to help all children and young people, whatever age, to develop in their spiritual lives and grow into a close relationship with the Lord. We pray for them all to become fully devoted followers of Christ knowing how to share his love through words and actions amongst their peers.

Every other Friday during term time, our young people (age 11 - 18) meet for worship, teaching and fellowship.

For more info, chat to Dave or email dave@oakleighcommunitychurch.co.uk

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Age Groups

Programs and activities are designed to support children and young people from 0–18 years in their spiritual growth and faith journey.

Mini Church

(0-6)

Mini Church (0-6) is about enabling the children to get to know Jesus for themselves in a safe and fun environment. We start with the parents staying in the group and spending time together chatting about the week, sharing a Bible story, discussing what we can learn from it and praying. After the parents have left we often make something to take home and have a chance to enjoy free play.

Kids Church

(Year 2 to Year 6)

Kids Church (Year 2 to Year 6) is all about finding out more about the love God has for us, making friends and having fun together. We usually read the Bible, pray, do a craft and play a game. We also share with each other about our week and what is happening in our lives.

Youth Church

(Year 7 to Year 9)

At Youth Church we meet for friendship and to grow in our love and relationship with Jesus and offer support and encouragement to each other in our Christian faith. We have a mixture of discussion about a passage from the Bible and activities to encourage each other on our walk with Jesus. We also have some social events during the year.

Youth Plus

(Year 10 to Year 13).

Youth Plus aims to nurture and inspire Christian faith in our young people. We aim to do this by providing a safe environment in which members can comfortably explore their faith. The young people often suggest the topic to be discussed and look to the Bible to help them understand the Christian viewpoint. This group also provides a chance to develop friendships and enjoy food together - usually a McDonald's meal!!

The Practical Bits

Sunday Mornings

At Oakleigh Community Church we want to offer children and young people a great time on Sunday mornings. We hope that we will help every child or young person to grow in a relationship with Jesus and to have good friends of all ages. We use small groups where the leaders and children can develop trust and openness – and have fun together!

We also aim to involve children and young people fully in the life and ministry of the church, recognising that we all learn from each other. In all our groups we welcome and include children with special needs.

Joining Your Group Safely

All the children and young people start in the main service for a time of worship together as a church family. We then pray for the groups before the children and young people leave to join their groups.

Parents of new children will need to go with their child at the start of their first session to complete a registration form and meet the leader of the group.

All our leaders and helpers have been DBS checked by the Diocese of London and completed the necessary safeguarding training. Our leaders for each session will also be wearing either a red Mini-Church t-shirt, a blue Kids Church t-shirt or a green Youth Church t-shirt. Youth Plus leaders will have a lanyard on.

For more details or to ask any questions please contact info@oakleighcommunitychurch.co.uk.