Services for Children and Young People at St Michael's
Family Service
Family Service is usually held on the first Sunday of the month except in March (when it takes place on Mothering Sunday). The singing is led by the Junior Choir (except in January, August and September), the sermon is aimed at young people (often illustrated with cartoons by Sarah Lenton - right), and the lessons and prayers are read by children.
On these Sundays, there is no Children's Church, although crèche facilities are available in the Parish Hall, and there are books for children at the back of the Church.
Crèche
The Children's Crèche (right) is set up in the Gabriel Room in the Parish Hall for very young children. An art activity related to a Bible Story will have been prepared, and they will have a quiet time for prayers, ending with a snack before they are collected by their parents to go into Church for a blessing. Contact Katie Timmons at the Parish Office.
Children's Church
On other Sundays, children over the age of four process out of church during the first hymn. They have a short service of worship in the chapel 
(right) and then move to the Parish Hall where they hear the Gospel of the day and then explore its meaning through games or artistic activities. At the end of the session, the leaders bring them back into Church to receive a blessing. Sometimes they give a presentation to the grown-ups. (Parents are most welcome to join us if their child is shy or anxious; returning to the service when the child is happily settled.)
Contact:
Nicola Chater at the Parish Office.
Breakfast Club
The Autumn 2010 programme will be announced early September
See also Breakfast Club Page
The Creche and Children's Church will return on Sunday September 12th 2010 after its Summer break. There is a Family Service (see above) (without Junior Choir) on Sunday September 5th :
All services start at 10am unless otherwise stated
Breakfast Club Programme
Details of the Autumn 2010 programme will be announced in early September
Breakfast Club meetings start at 10am in the Michael Room with pastries and hot chocolate for breakfast. These sessions are aimed at those of secondary school age (11/12 upwards) and all are welcome.
For further information please contact Fr. Stephen (curate@smaaa.org.uk) and see Father Stephen
Easter Garden
At 11am on Holy Saturday children were invited to come along to the church to make an Easter Garden which showed the Risen Jesus and the empty tomb - some brought along a small plant or a stone to make their own personal offering