Services for Children and Young People at St Michael's
Family Service
A 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, aged up to 3. 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. For further information on the creche contact our Creche Co-ordinator, Judy Miller, via 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: Christina Whiteway via the Parish Office.
Youth Church (temporarily suspended)
Youth Church is for young people aged 11-15 at St Michael's. We meet on alternate Sunday mornings in term time during Mass for 
prayers, readings and activities appropriate to the age group. We also get together at some other times for film nights, quizzes, lunch and other fun things, and an end of year Houseparty weekend away - see this term's dates below for what's going on.
We gather in the north aisle at the start of the 10am Sunday service and go out in the first hymn, as Children's Church do.
For further information please contact Ian Flatman, Youth Church Leader
Check out the SMYC Facebook page for details of sessions this term and details of other fun activities taking place. Also view photos and videos of past events.
See also Youth Church Page and 'Little Angels' Baby & Toddler Group page
The Creche and Children's Church resumes for the Spring term on 10 January 2016
Dates for Spring Term 2016:
Sunday 10th January: Baptism of the Lord Parish Mass
Sunday 17th January: Choral Parish Mass
Sunday 24th January: Convesrion of St Paul Parish Mass
Sunday 31st January: Candlemas with procession
Sunday 7th February: Confirmation
Wednesday 10th February : Ash Wednesday service at 5pm
Sunday 14th February: HALF TERM
Sunday 21st February: Choral Parish Mass
Sunday 28th February: Parish Mass
Sunday 6th March: Mothering Sunday Family Mass
Sunday 13th March: Passion Sunday Parish Mass
Sunday 20th March: Palm Sunday Choral Mass with procession
Easter services and events for Children
Friday 25th March: Good Friday at 1pm
Saturday 26th March: Holy Saturday: 11am - creation of Easter Garden. All children welcome. Please bring a small plant or similar and meet in the church
Sunday 27th March: Easter Day at 10am: Parish Mass for all the family with Easter egg rolling
Youth Church
There is currently no Youth Church