Children & Families
“Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs … Whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it.’ And he took them up in his arms, laid his hands on them, and blessed them.”
First Sunday of each month at 12pm 'Kids Church'
A special Kids Church service for young children and families will be held at 12.00pm on the first Sunday of each month in 2018, except April (Easter Sunday). The language of the service is simplified to help small children understand the intent of the prayers and to encourage their involvement. The music is also easily remembered, so that young ones can join in without reading, and we share a story instead of more formal teaching. The whole service is concluded within 40-45 minutes and is held in the chancel. A light lunch will be served immediately after the service.
Third Sunday of each month at 10am Family Service for Children and young families
Once a month, on the third Sunday of the month, children, young families and the whole congregation of Saint Peter’s remain in the church throughout the whole service. The whole congregation enjoys a time of story-telling, singing, fun, friendship and play at this informal eucharist for children of all ages, followed by a scrumptious morning tea.
Children's addresses
Children's story books and a children's address are part of the normal 3rd Sunday of the month informal Eucharist at Saint Peter's. To view a recent children's address simply click on the link below.
February 2020 The Reach of the Kingdom of God into the Heart
May 2019 The Kingdom of God: Love
April 2018 Life in all its Fulness
March 2018 The Velveteen Rabbit
August 2017 Sarah and the Steep Slope
June 2017 Like a cat sitting on a chair in front of a fire
May 2017 The Man from Snowy River