Buckingham Parish Children Groups.
Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
Proverbs 22: 6
Church Services
The main service on Sundays is at 10.00 am, at which children and families are always welcome. There is a crèche corner with quiet toys and books, where parents can sit with young children during the service. On the first Sunday in the month there is an All Age Worship service, which is specially geared to families.
Baby and Toddler Church
All parents and carers with babies, toddlers and pre-school children welcome. Come and join us from 1:30pm - 3pm for fellowship, refreshments, crafts and worship together in a relaxed atmosphere every Wednesday during term time. For further information please contact Ruth Tucker Tel 01280 847154
Inspire for Mums and carers
Inspire is a group of mums and carers who wish to come together and discuss how their faith survives their busy lives. It is an oasis in a busy day, with coffee, friendship, reflection and discussion of our faith and how Christ upholds us in our lives. For further information please contact Ruth Tucker Tel 01280 847154.
Junior Church [3-13+ years]
Junior Church is for children aged 3-13+. We normally meet during the 10am service on all Sundays of the month except the first Sunday in the month, when there is a Family Service for all ages. Sessions take place in the upstairs rooms, and consist of a mix of worship, games, crafts, stories and fun. Parents are welcome to stay with their child whilst he is settling in. Jane Wardale (01280 814067).
The latest Junior Church programme can be downloaded here, and you can also download the latest newsletter
Pathfinders [10-13 years]
For 10 to 13 year olds on Sunday evenings (except during the school
holidays) between 7pm - 8.30 pm at St Peter and St Pauls except on
the first Sunday when they will be at the same time but at the Youth
Centre. An opportunity for fellowship, fun and informal worship and a
number of social events and outings also take place. Jeremy Grinyer (01280 821509).
K2 [13-16 years]
For 13 to 16 year olds on Sunday evenings (except during the school
holidays) between 7pm - 8.30 pm at St Peter and St Pauls except on
the first Sunday when they will be at the same time but at the Youth
Centre. K2's programme is geared to the older teenager and offers
opportunities for fellowship, discussion and informal worship. There
are also a number of social events and outings.
YAGS [16-20+]
For 16 to 20+ years old, enjoy time to meet with others of a similar age, to discuss how your faith and life converge, in a comfortable setting.The unusual title was chosen by the members who founded the group earlier this year. It is a group is for those in their late teens and early to mid twenties, who wish to explore what it is to be a Christian, and incorporate their discoveries into their lives. The group meets on the first and third Monday evening of each month 8pm-9.30pm. Last year YAGs have already attended helped out at a London homeless shelter, spent 24 hours in a box to raise money for those in need and BBQ'd in the rain. It is not all work, this group also like to take time out trips to concerts, theme parks, theatre, holidays and relax and have time together.
Other groups.
Holiday Club [5-14 years]
The Children's Holiday Club is run for a week in August each year, in conjunction with other churches in Buckingham. It caters for children aged 5-14 and takes place in Church and in Well Street Church. Themes have included a circus, a star ship and a holiday ship adventure cruise, but there is always a Biblical thread to the week. Stories, games, craft activities etc fully occupy the 200+ children who attend each morning. See the Holiday Club website for more details.
Heroes of Hope [5-7 years] and Heroes of Faith [8-11 years]
Heroes started in September 2009, and meets very Thursday afternoon during school term time at St Peter & St Paul. Heroes of Hope are for ages 5 to 7 and meet 4.15 to 5.30pm. Heroes of Faith are aged 8 - 11 and meet 5.30 to 7pm. Games, Bible stories, pizza and more feature at each session. Christine Barrell (01280 821509)
Project Street Life
Have you noticed that houses are becoming smaller and many gardens are minute? Yet we all need space to call our own. Why, for young people, should it be out on the streets? There they are at risk from alcohol or drug abuse, and from crime. Project Street Life, led by members of local churches, intends to offer them their own permanent venue in the centre of town. If you have any practical skills; time on your hands- or even money, that could help make this happen, please contact: Charles Norman on 01280 813799.
