

Junior Church caters for children from ages 3 to 11 years at 10.00 a.m. every Sunday. On the first Sunday of each month, we all come together to the Parish Praise service. On the other Sundays we split into groups (see table) for teaching and activity.
If you would like your child to join one of the groups, please introduce him/her to the teachers on duty on Sunday or contact the appropriate leader (listed below) or contact the Parish Office.
|
Name of group |
Ages |
School year |
Leader |
Meeting in |
|
Scramblers |
3-4 |
Pre-school |
Jenny Klincke |
Tower Room |
|
Climbers |
5-6 |
Reception 2 |
Clare Tozer |
Lady Chapel |
|
Explorers |
7-11 |
3-6 |
Bill Macdonald |
Day Centre |
Junior Servers assist in the preparation and administration of Holy Communion/Eucharist. Junior Servers wear vestments (robes) and process with the Clergy, Communion Assistants and Adult Servers. Junior Servers are usually on duty with an experienced, Adult Server. There are duties for the service before (e.g., lighting candles); during (e.g. holding the Gospel Book, and performing the ablutions, or washing the priest’s hands), and after (e.g., snuffing candles). There is quite a lot to learn, but Junior Servers are rewarded with feeling they are assisting in and giving dignity to the worship of Almighty God, by helping God’s people concentrate on the celebration of the Holy Eucharist.
Contact - Rob Klincke
In general, children progress from one group to the next, usually at the beginning of the school year in September, but also at other times depending on the age mix of the group.
We ask children to bring some money each week to put towards Tearfund projects. If there is any money over, it helps in the cost of running Junior Church. As a rough guide, a minimum of 50p per child per week is hoped for, but every contribution is gratefully received.
Tiny Tots
Tiny tots are welcome to bring their mothers, fathers and carers along every Wednesday at 10a.m. The grown-ups can take communion whilst us little ones play together in the crèche. This is followed at 10.45 by a very informal service where we all join in singing songs and marching around the church. Good fun!
The Creche
Under 3s. Meet In the kitchen at the back of the church. The crèche is supervised, but please feel free to remain with your child if you prefer. There is a speaker in the kitchen to allow you to hear the service
St. Michael’s Church
Windhill
Bishops Stortford
Hertfordshire
CM23 2ND