0-18: Roots Children & Youth Ministry
We call our Children & Youth Ministry ‘Roots’ because our hope is that they will put deep roots in to God. We take our inspiration from Jeremiah 17:7-8
“Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted in water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of doubt and never fails to bear fruit”
We are passionate about giving children space to find out who they are in themselves and their communities. This helps children to feel they are safe to be who they are, and that their ideas, needs and views will be listened to and respected. All our workers have gone through the Safeguarding Policy procedures. If you would like to read our Safeguarding Policy, please click here.
Growing up can be exciting and confusing. We hope that belonging to a warm, accepting church can help them find their feet and discover an everlasting relationship with the creator of all things!
If you would like to know more about the thinking behind “Roots”, please click on “Roots on Sunday”.
Why don’t you join us – there is no special procedure or “signing in” to do – just come and enjoy being part of our family! Here are some of the great things going on at LMC.
Age 0-5
Roots on Sundays: Crèche: Sunday 10.30-12.00
For 0-3 year olds. During our Sunday morning worship, there is a staffed creche in the Welcome Area with a live feed to the service. You are welcome to leave your child with us or stay with them. The creche is right next to the Worship Area, so you can stay in the service and still see your child.
Roots on Sundays: Budding Beginners: Sunday 10.30-12.00
For 3-4 year olds. Children join the service for about 15 minutes for a children's address and song, then leave to join their own age based group.
Butterfly Club: Monday 1.30-3.00 in Wesley Hall
A hugely popular parent and toddler group that meets on a Monday afternoon during term time.
Toddler Church: Tuesday 10.00-11.30
For pre school worship with parents and carers.
Wesley’s Café: Weekdays 10.00-3.45 & Saturdays 10.00-12.00
A great place for parents to have a coffee and a chat whilst children play in an self-supervised area.
Summer Holiday Club: Every morning, first week of the summer holidays
An annual summer holiday jamboree attended by 180 children and 100 adult helpers.
Age 5-11
Roots on Sundays: Hydr8 & Branches: Sunday 10.30-12.00
Children join the service for about 15 minutes for a children's address and song then leave to join their own age basedgroup. Hydr8 is for Infant School ages (5-7) and Branches is for Junior School aged children (7-11).
Son Seekers: Thursday 4.00-5.30 in Wesley Hall
A lively after school’s drama club, culminating in a performance at the end of each term.
Girls Brigade: Thursday 6.00-7.30 in Wesley Hall
Girls uniformed organisation with lots of activities, camps & events.
Summer Holiday Club: Every morning, first week of the summer holidays
An annual summer holiday jamboree attended by 180 children and 100 adult helpers.
Age 11-18
Roots on Sundays: Reach: Sunday 10.30-12.00
The youth go to their own groups after the first 15 minutes of the Sunday service.
SNYF: Sunday evenings at various locations
A mixed programme of social events.
Girls Brigade: Thursday 6.00-7.30 in Wesley Hall
Girls uniformed organisation with lots of activities, camps & events.
