Children & Families
Welcome!
At St Andrew’s we aim to encourage and serve you and your family as you seek to build faith foundations.
Our desire is that each child and family will be built up in faith, grounded in God’s word and encouraged to live a lifelong commitment to Christ and his teaching.
We seek to work with parents and caregivers to help them equip their children to take their place in God’s world.
As home is the key place where faith is grown and fostered, we help by providing ideas, resources and support.
A baby and toddler area is at the back of the church, but upset babies are welcome in the foyer area which has a speaker system.
Sunday Kidz
Sunday Kidz takes place at the 10.45am service on the weeks of the term but not on long weekends, or third Sunday of the month is our EPIC service (intergenerational service).
We initially stay together as a group, then go into more age-appropriate teaching groups:
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Firecrackers (2 - 6yrs old)
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Big Guns (7 - approx. 10 years old)
Although we are happy for family members to stay together if they are happier that way.
Crèche
For 0 - 2yr olds a baby and toddler area is at the back of the church, but upset babies are welcome in the foyer area with a speaker system. Toys are available for the children and you are free to sit with your child/children and are able to hear the sermon through the speaker system.
Firecrackers
2 - 6yr olds
In the McKenzie Room ( the very far end room at the end of the corridor in the Hall). A varied lesson including bible stories, songs, prayer, activities and crafts. Morning tea provided (with a G.F. option).
Big Guns
7 – approx. 10yr olds (Year 4-6)
In the Wesley Lounge. Bible-based teaching including object lessons, memory verses, games, crafts and lots of activities. Morning tea provided (with a G.F. option).
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Time-out for Parents and Caregivers
A room for parents/caregivers is available in the hall complex (room beside the kitchen) Monday to Friday for feeding, taking time out, making yourself a hot drink etc.