Sunday School
During our 10:30am service we aim to include age-specific groups or activities where children and young people can learn more about and grow in the Christian faith. Children usually participate in the main service and then go to their group(s) for about 30 minutes before returning to share in Communion with their church family.
Consent form:
If your child will be attending regularly, please complete the Sunday School Consent form online CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE CONSENT FORM (September 2021-22)
Resources (general)
This page mainly hosts resources for our Sunday Services. There are lots more resources for children on the Children’s Groups and Activities Page and on our Church Weekend 2020 pages and information about a FREE APP, God For Kids on our Discipleship and Home Groups Page
Sunday Morning Resources
From the start of Advent 2021 we will no longer be posting weekly materials online. HOWEVER, our Sunday School is meeting once again ‘in person’, and activity sheets are available in church, or browse below for a years worth of worship activities.
January 9th, 2022 Wesleyan Covenant Service
October 31st, 2021
Let your light shine: October 31st is All Hallows Eve (Halloween), it’s the day before All Saints Day. As Christians we are called to be a light in the world. Have a go at some of the activities on this special activity sheet and listen again to the City on a Hill song below.
October 24th, 2021
Lectionary Activity Sheet: Mark 10:46-53 and learning about God’s Kingdom on earth.
October 17th, 2021
Lectionary Activity Sheet: Thinking about putting other people first, to love and serve one another (Mark 10:35-45)
Lots of activities to praise through Psalm 104
October 10th, 2021
Lectionary Activity Sheet: Thinking about God’s Kingdom and Mark 10:17-31.
October 3rd, 2021
It’s our Harvest Celebration today!
Can you make a harvest display at home to say thank you to God for the world He created?
Have a go at the Harvest Puzzle Sheet.
Lectionary Activity Sheet: Mark 10:2-16. Everyone is welcome to get to know God.
September 26th, 2021
Lectionary Activity Sheet: James 5:13-20 and learning how to pray powerfully.
September 19th, 2021
Godly Play in our service today!
September 12th, 2021
Lectionary Activity Sheet: Today we have two activity sheets as our service focusses on the Lectionary readings for today and September 19th.
September 5th, 2021
Lectionary Activity Sheet: Thinking about caring and focussed on James 2:1-17.
You’ll notice that the activity sheets will be a little shorter from here-on. We’re so thankful for the work of Jess at Together at Home for helping us journey through the past months and making these resources free and fun.
August 29th, 2021
Lectionary Activity Sheet: Solomon’s Song. Explore active love and care through a variety of activities.
August 22nd, 2021
Lectionary Activity Sheet: Today looking at two Old Testament passages, 1 Kings and 2 Chronicles – what can you see?
August 15th, 2021
Lectionary Activity Sheet: Focusing today on Solomon asking for Wisdom.
August 8th, 2021
Lectionary Activity Sheet: Today focusing on the story of Absalom in 2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33 and how we mourn losses.
August 1st, 2021
Lectionary Activity Sheet: Continuing to journey through the book of 2 Samuel with a range of activities and puzzles.
July 25th, 2021
Lectionary Activity Sheet: Today focusing on 2 Samuel 11:1-15.
July 18th, 2021
Lectionary Activity Sheet: Continuing to look through the book of Samuel, 2 Samuel 7:1-14. Plus a painting pebbles activity based on a memory verse from Ephesians 2:20-21.
July 11th, 2021
Lectionary Activity Sheet: Today focusing on 2 Samuel 6 and Ephesians 1:12.
July 4th, 2021
Lectionary Activity Sheet: Continuing to journey through 2 Samuel – thinking about King David and the city of Jerusalem.
A song with actions: Our Gospel reading today is from Mark 6:1-13. Jesus asks the disciples to trust in God for all they need. This song with actions encourages us to do the same.
June 27th, 2021
Lectionary Activity Sheet: Today focusing on 2 Samuel 1:1-17 and Psalm 130.
‘Slingshot’ Song: We hear today how David grieved for his friend Jonathan, and we read one of the Psalms (130) where David shares his emotions during a difficult time. Our song today reminds us that we can find strength in God when we face difficult times too.
June 20th, 2021
There are two Lectionary Activity Sheets today, plus a special activity to create a rosette during the service. Download all 3 below…
Explanation of 1 Samuel 17:1-58: A brief re-telling of the story of David and Goliath, introduced through our Old Testament reading today.
Mark 4:35-41: A re-telling of Jesus calming a storm, from our Gospel reading.
June 13th, 2021
Action Song and Memory Verse Song: We continue to think about Jesus, King of Kings and God’s Kingdom. Also a lively memory verse song based on 2 Corinthians 5:17
June 6th, 2021
Lectionary Activity Sheet this week focussed on 1 Samuel and Psalm 138
Lively worship songs: Our Psalm today is Psalm 138 – a song of Praise, ‘I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; before the “gods” I will sing your praise.’ Our second video helps us to think a bit more about the reading from 1 Samuel.
May 30th, 2021
Video on JOHN 3:1-17: The story of Nicodemus
May 23rd, 2021 (Pentecost)
Gather on Pentecost Sunday: Gather in our church garden today for worship and pick up a children’s pack for the service (activity sheets below)
Creative re-telling of the Story of Pentecost: Animated Bible reading.
The story of Pentecost in song: A lively song describing the events of Pentecost.
May 16th, 2021
Video on Acts 1:1-11: An explanation of Jesus’s ascension.
May 9th, 2021
Lively action song: Animated song based on 1 John 5:1-6 ‘By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his commandments’.
Sing along: As we think about our Gospel reading from John 15 sing along with Nick and Becky Drake
May 2nd, 2021
Grapevine prayer activity during our service today.
Lesson on John 15:1-8: An explanation and lesson for older children.
Song: God is Good – the opening song in our service this morning.
April 25th, 2021
Animated story: An animated reading of John 10:11-18
Action song: Sing along with actions the words of Psalm 23
April 18th, 2021
Animated story: Learn more about the Gospel reading for today
Song: I am a child of God from the theme of our reading from 1 John 1:1-7 today
April 11th, 2021
Today you can show people in church what you have made and how you have prayed.
Animated story: The story of Jesus appearing to Thomas
Peace Life a River song: A lively song – picking up the theme of peace from John 20:19-21
April 4th, 2021
Don’t forget to keep going with your Easter Garden ready to show this week and roll the stone away!
Jesus is alive song: Song Jesus being alive on Easter Day
March 28th, 2021
Lent Desert Tray Have a go at making a ‘Desert Tray’ to help us to journey through the desert with Jesus.
Today you can show people in church what you have made and how you have prayed.
Easter Garden: Easter Garden instructions HERE
Animated story: The story of Palm Sunday
A Hosanna song of praise: An action song for Palm Sunday
March 21st, 2021
Don’t forget to keep going with your Desert Trays ready to show next week!
An action song: Song about talking to God
March 14th, 2021
Lent Desert Tray Have a go at making a ‘Desert Tray’ to help us to journey through the desert with Jesus.
This week and on Palm Sunday you can show people in church what you have made and how you have prayed.
A lively memory verse song: Sing along to help memorise John 3:16
An action song: A more gentle action song to help memorise John 3:16
March 7th, 2021
An animated short lesson based on Jesus clearing the Temple (John 2:12-22)
Back to School Discussion Starter and Prayer (click image below to download): We know that many of our children will return to school this week. Our prayers are with you!
Here’s a song that reminds us that God is with us every day and cares about the things that we are happy about as well as the things that we might worry about (adults too!).
February 28th, 2021
An action song from our Genesis reading today
An action song: In our readings today we hear about God’s promise to be with His people, and we also read about Jesus asking his followers to join him, even when the path ahead looks tough. This action song says, ‘Where we walk, there You’ll be’. This is God’s promise for us.
February 21st, 2021
We have a different kind of service this Sunday. Download these suggested activities to help your child(ren) to follow as we journey through the places found in a monastery and consider how our own lives might be shaped by the practices of the monastery.
February 14th, 2021
Video story, Mark 9:2-9: A re-telling of the transfiguration of Jesus.
Song ‘Speak Your Name’: From our reading in 1 Corinthians 4:3-6 today, ‘For we do not proclaim ourselves; we proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and ourselves as your slaves for Jesus’ sake’.
February 7th, 2021
Our Gospel Reading today Mark 1:14-20
January 2021 Series on John Wesley
Each week through January children and young people (and adults!) are invited to find out more about the life of John Wesley. The usual Lectionary Activity Sheets will be available but please download the Wesley activities too.
January 31st, 2021
Wesley Quiz: Don’t forget to take part in the quiz and listen for clues as you go through the worksheet. Keep your answers safe and we’ll reveal all 10 answers during the service this week!
Psalm 111: A memory verse song from our Psalm this week.
The Temple: In our Gospel reading today we read about Jesus in the Temple in Jerusalem. This animated video talks about the significance of ‘The Temple’. More suitable for older children.
January 24th, 2021
Wesley Quiz: Don’t forget to take part in the quiz and listen for clues as you go through the worksheet. Keep your answers safe and we’ll reveal all 10 answers during the service on January 31st.
Our Gospel Reading today Mark 1:14-20
A song about following Jesus From our Gospel reading Mark 1:14-20
January 17th, 2021
Wesley Quiz: Don’t forget to take part in the quiz and listen for clues as you go through the worksheet. Keep your answers safe and we’ll reveal all 10 answers during the service on January 31st.
January 10th, 2021
Wesley Quiz: Don’t forget to take part in the quiz and listen for clues as you go through the worksheet. Keep your answers safe and we’ll reveal all 10 answers during the service on January 31st.
A story From our Old Testament reading for today in Genesis 1:1-5
A song about creation From our Old Testament reading for today in Genesis 1:1-5
A memory verse song about creation From our Old Testament reading for today in Genesis 1:1-5
January 3rd, 2021
We are also starting a January series looking at the life of John Wesley as our church holds our annual Wesleyan Covenant Service today. Here’s a short video about John Wesley…
Wesley Quiz: Don’t forget to take part in the quiz and listen for clues as you go through the worksheet. Keep your answers safe and we’ll reveal all 10 answers during the service on January 31st.
December 27th, 2020
Other Advent ideas on our Advent and Christmas page
A story From our Gospel reading for today in Luke 2:22-40.
Christmas Day, 2020
Other Advent ideas on our Advent and Christmas page
The story of the first Christmas and some Christmassy worship songs for kids
December 20th, 2020
Other Advent ideas on our Advent and Christmas page
Today is our Nativity Service Join in this morning and see if you can see some familiar faces as you follow the story.
Come along to our Christingle Service at 4:00pm today in the church garden. CLICK HERE for more information.
December 13th, 2020
Other Advent ideas on our Advent and Christmas page
Songs of rejoicing ‘Rejoice Always’ is the theme of one of our New Testament readings for today in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
5:16. Sing along with these songs and praise God today.
December 6th, 2020
Make an Advent wreath Don’t forget to make your Advent wreath to follow along during the services, plus lots of other Advent ideas on our Advent and Christmas page
Learn more about the life of John the Baptist We read about John’s special role in our Gospel reading today.
A simple memory verse song from our Gospel reading today from Mark 1:1.
November 29th, 2020
Advent Sunday
Advent Activity: Older children should find a star in their Advent gift bag. This week, ‘light up’ your star at the beginning of our journey through Advent and towards Christmas.
Song of hope and grace A song that echoes some of the words of grace from 1 Corinthians 1:3-9
November 22nd, 2020
Christ the King Sunday
Pray like Paul The Based on our reading from Ephesians 1:15-23 this week, this short talk invites children to write a prayerful letter of encouragement to someone.
A song about Jesus; with us always. As we think today about Jesus our Shepherd King, we’re reminded in this song that Jesus is with us at all times.
A song echoing the words from our Gospel reading today from Matthew 25:31-46.
November 15th, 2020
Parable of the Talents Matthew 25:14-30
Douglas explains the Parable of the Talents
November 8th, 2020
Follow the story in Matthew 25 The story mentions lamps. Follow the instructions in the activity sheet and sing along to the video as you make your lantern.
Our Old Testament reading is from Joshua 24. Verse 16 says, ‘Far be it from us that we should forsake the Lord to serve other gods’. Sing to the video in praise of God.
November 1st, 2020
Decorate a window: Bring and decorate your stained window craft.
A memory verse song of praise to God using the words of Psalm 107:1-2, our Psalm for today: ‘O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever’. Can you learn and remember the words?
October 25th, 2020
Focussed on Deuteronomy 34:1-12 – the life and death of Moses.Download Here
Watch the story of Moses (7mins). We’ve been following the life of Moses over the last months and in our reading from Deuteronomy this week we read about Moses death. Watch this video to remind us of the life of Moses.
Today is also our harvest Festival. Shout out your thanks to God for His gifts, for our food and clean water as you dance and sing to the Harvest Samba and Harvest Time songs below.
October 18th, 2020
A song of praise to God.
A video story on the theme of our Gospel reading for today from Luke 17:11-19
October 11th, 2020
A song highlighting the theme of Philippians 4:6-7 ‘Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns…’
A video story based on Luke 14: 12-24 (similar to our Gospel reading from Matthew 22:1-14 for today)
October 4th, 2020
A video telling the Parable fo the Two Sons from our reading in Matthew 21:23-32.
September 27th, 2020
A video telling the story of the people if Israel in the wilderness
September 20th, 2020
Today is Freedom Sunday
Freedom Sunday is an invitation to learn about children, women and men living in slavery and help to end it. CLICK HERE to access a range of resources for children
A video telling the story of the people of Israel in the wilderness, songs, and more from our Exodus readings this week and next.
August 13th, 2020
A video telling the story of Moses and the Red Sea
September 6th, 2020
Our Psalm today is Psalm 149. There are lots of instruments mentioned. Can you make an instrument to play during our service this morning?
Dancing is also mentioned in our Psalms as a way of praising God. Can you follow the actions or make up your own to the song in this video?
August 30th, 2020
Don’t forget to have a go at the Summer Superhero activity sheets and challenges. CLICK HERE if you’ve missed them – Moses features in Week 3 and in some of our resources for today.
A simple song reflecting on today’s reading from Romans 12:9-21
Video on the theme of Moses and the burning bush (Exodus 3:1-15)
August 23rd, 2020
Our reading from Romans 12:1-8 today Paul says, ‘Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God – what is good and acceptable and perfect.’ (v12).
Todays activity sheet has 22 different ideas and activities to transform used plastic bottles into something completely new (all activities link to themes of stories in the Bible).
August 16th, 2020
Videos on the theme of forgiveness in Genesis 45:1-15 and song echoing the words of one of our Psalms for today, Psalm 67. Can you make up your own actions for this song?
Don’t forget to have a go at the Summer Superhero activity sheets and challenges. CLICK HERE if you’ve missed them – Joseph features in Week 2.
August 9th, 2020
Don’t forget to have a go at the Summer Superhero activity sheets and challenges. CLICK HERE if you’ve missed them – Joseph features in Week 2.
August 2nd, 2020
There are some questions and a painting we’ll be thinking about during our service today for all ages. These can be found in the newsletter, Facebook and on the Sundays and Worship page.