Welcome to the web site of Christ Church URC, Rayleigh
Children & Youth
Introduction
Christ Church Rayleigh
United Reformed Church
(Crown Hill)
Welcome to
Christ Church
Christ Church is a busy church with many activities for all ages
We would like to introduce you to our regular activities for children and youth
(There are also occasional activities such as Church Camp photos, Barn Dance, and a
Panto photos, that include children and youth.)
Sunday Morning Service
On Sundays at 10am, the first part of the service is more informal with the children in mind.
On most Sundays, children and youth can go to their own groups (Junior Church) mid way through the service.
There is also a toddlers play area in the worship area & crèche available. Children are also welcome to stay in church.
An All Age Family Service is held on the 1st Sunday of each month, where children aged 7+ normally stay for the whole service.
Sunday Club (previously Junior Church)
Sunday Club aims to provide a caring, fun environment as the Christian faith is explored through fun activities including art and crafts, baking, singing, role plays etc.
Ages 3 to 14 are catered for. Please contact
Music Group
Want to learn an instrument? The Music Group practices on Sundays after the morning service at 11.30. It specialises in mentoring younger players though all are welcome. The Music Group plays in Church on the first Sunday of each month, and occasionally at other times such as our Christingle Services.
Also a recorder group meets for 15 minutes after the morning service to start children on their first music instrument.
would like to hear from you.
more info on Christ Church Music Group photos
Monday Evening Youth Groups
4+ Monday Club
On Mondays from 4pm, for 4 to 6 year olds. Activities, games & crafts are among what is on offer, not excluding the odd party or treasure hunt. Please contact
for more details.
more info on 4+ Monday Club
7+ Monday Club
Meeting from 5pm with crafts, games and other activities each Monday evening during term time. For all 7 to 10 year olds. Talk to
if you are interested.
Caley Youth Club
Badminton (and Snooker, Table Tennis etc) for all youth 11 to 16 years old. On Wednesdays from 6pm. Contact
for details.
more info on Caley Hall Youth Club
Caley Pre-School
Aims to provide a safe,
stimulating, caring and happy environment for children to learn and socialise. It introduces the world of church through involvement in a variety of Church activities. It also aims to create opportunities for parents to meet with each other. Excellent Ofstead reports and facilities, meeting Monday to Friday for both morning and afternoon sessions, including 4+ national curriculum.
Please contact the registrar
for details.
more info on Caley Pre-School photos
And For Parents; Parenting Skills Courses
Is being a parent easy? Come and share problems successes (and failures!) A seven week course that meets in homes, that can make the difference between just surviving or thriving. It is normally run each term.
The course is aimed at parents of 0-6 year olds and a creche is provided. A course for parents of older children (7-15) is also available on request.
Contact
for further information.
Can You Help?
We are always looking for adult support to help run our programme. If you can help, please talk to our ministers or the group contact.
Further information
Caley Pre-School photos
Caley Pre-School celebrated 35 years in 2004. It meets five days a
week and some afternoons. The Ofsted report for 2004
gave special praise for our Special Educational Needs Provision. Besides
meeting the normal Ofsted requirements with our usual activities,
additional activities includes a visit to Marsh Farm, Sports Day, Nativity
and Easter plays, Christmas parties etc.
Please e-mail the Registrar
for further information.
4+ Monday Club
The plus four group caters for young children aged four to six. Our aim
is to let the children have fun, and with this in mind we keep the hour
very easy -going. We usually do some sort of craft activity or cooking,
tossing pancakes is a great favourite, but it also includes games and
stories. We look for any excuse to have a party and also enjoy treasure
hunts in the Church.
For further information please e-mail
Christ Church Music Group photos
We continue to enjoy ourselves in the Music Group, meeting every Sunday
morning to practice in Caley Hall after the 10.00am service, and
contributing to the worship on a regular basis. We generally play once a
month at family services and from time to time at other events,
notably:
- The Christingle, much enjoyed by everyone, young and not so
young;
- Church Camp at Bicknacre photos, much fun trying to stay dry and keep
hold of music threatening to take off in the breeze;
We continue to try new arrangements and new hymns which are often
challenging for the more mature members of the group, whilst seemingly
taken in the stride of many of the younger musicians, some of whom now
play in bands outside of church.
If anyone out there wants to join us, we are always keen to see new
faces. It is not necessary to be a proficient musician (listen to me!),
but if you want to learn we would be more than happy to see you. We look
forward with enthusiasm, in the hope that we can maintain if not increase
our numbers; continue to develop both musically and personally; and
continue to make a valuable contribution to the Worship and life in the
Church; and, last but not least, enjoy ourselves!
For further information please e-mail
Caley Hall Youth Club
Caley Hall Youth Club
This flourishing group of 11 - 16 year olds meets between September
and May on Wednesday evenings from 6.00pm to 7.30pm. Any youngster aged
11 or over is welcome to join us.
Enthusiasm is as strong as ever, with badminton the most popular
activity, closely followed by Snooker, Pool, and some Table Tennis,
under appropriate adult supervision.
The club provides a safe and friendly environment for young people to meet
and enjoy themselves.
For further information please e-mail
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Christ Church Rayleigh
United Reformed Church Welcome to
Christ Church Christ Church is a busy church with many activities for all ages
We would like to introduce you to our regular activities for children and youth
(There are also occasional activities such as Church Camp photos, Barn Dance, and a On Sundays at 10am, the first part of the service is more informal with the children in mind.
On most Sundays, children and youth can go to their own groups (Junior Church) mid way through the service.
There is also a toddlers play area in the worship area & crèche available. Children are also welcome to stay in church. An All Age Family Service is held on the 1st Sunday of each month, where children aged 7+ normally stay for the whole service. Sunday Club (previously Junior Church) Sunday Club aims to provide a caring, fun environment as the Christian faith is explored through fun activities including art and crafts, baking, singing, role plays etc. Ages 3 to 14 are catered for. Please contact Music Group Want to learn an instrument? The Music Group practices on Sundays after the morning service at 11.30. It specialises in mentoring younger players though all are welcome. The Music Group plays in Church on the first Sunday of each month, and occasionally at other times such as our Christingle Services.
Also a recorder group meets for 15 minutes after the morning service to start children on their first music instrument.
would like to hear from you. more info on Christ Church Music Group photos Monday Evening Youth Groups 4+ Monday Club On Mondays from 4pm, for 4 to 6 year olds. Activities, games & crafts are among what is on offer, not excluding the odd party or treasure hunt. Please contact for more details.
more info on 4+ Monday Club 7+ Monday ClubMeeting from 5pm with crafts, games and other activities each Monday evening during term time. For all 7 to 10 year olds. Talk to if you are interested. Caley Youth Club Badminton (and Snooker, Table Tennis etc) for all youth 11 to 16 years old. On Wednesdays from 6pm. Contact for details. more info on Caley Hall Youth Club Caley Pre-School Aims to provide a safe, stimulating, caring and happy environment for children to learn and socialise. It introduces the world of church through involvement in a variety of Church activities. It also aims to create opportunities for parents to meet with each other. Excellent Ofstead reports and facilities, meeting Monday to Friday for both morning and afternoon sessions, including 4+ national curriculum.
Please contact the registrar for details. more info on Caley Pre-School photos And For Parents; Parenting Skills Courses Is being a parent easy? Come and share problems successes (and failures!) A seven week course that meets in homes, that can make the difference between just surviving or thriving. It is normally run each term. The course is aimed at parents of 0-6 year olds and a creche is provided. A course for parents of older children (7-15) is also available on request. Contact for further information. Can You Help? We are always looking for adult support to help run our programme. If you can help, please talk to our ministers or the group contact. |
Further information
Caley Pre-School photos
Caley Pre-School celebrated 35 years in 2004. It meets five days a week and some afternoons. The Ofsted report for 2004 gave special praise for our Special Educational Needs Provision. Besides meeting the normal Ofsted requirements with our usual activities, additional activities includes a visit to Marsh Farm, Sports Day, Nativity and Easter plays, Christmas parties etc.
Please e-mail the Registrar for further information.
4+ Monday Club
The plus four group caters for young children aged four to six. Our aim is to let the children have fun, and with this in mind we keep the hour very easy -going. We usually do some sort of craft activity or cooking, tossing pancakes is a great favourite, but it also includes games and stories. We look for any excuse to have a party and also enjoy treasure hunts in the Church.
For further information please e-mail
Christ Church Music Group photos
We continue to enjoy ourselves in the Music Group, meeting every Sunday morning to practice in Caley Hall after the 10.00am service, and contributing to the worship on a regular basis. We generally play once a month at family services and from time to time at other events, notably:
- The Christingle, much enjoyed by everyone, young and not so young;
- Church Camp at Bicknacre photos, much fun trying to stay dry and keep hold of music threatening to take off in the breeze;
We continue to try new arrangements and new hymns which are often challenging for the more mature members of the group, whilst seemingly taken in the stride of many of the younger musicians, some of whom now play in bands outside of church.
If anyone out there wants to join us, we are always keen to see new faces. It is not necessary to be a proficient musician (listen to me!), but if you want to learn we would be more than happy to see you. We look forward with enthusiasm, in the hope that we can maintain if not increase our numbers; continue to develop both musically and personally; and continue to make a valuable contribution to the Worship and life in the Church; and, last but not least, enjoy ourselves!
For further information please e-mail
Caley Hall Youth Club
Caley Hall Youth Club
This flourishing group of 11 - 16 year olds meets between September and May on Wednesday evenings from 6.00pm to 7.30pm. Any youngster aged 11 or over is welcome to join us.
Enthusiasm is as strong as ever, with badminton the most popular activity, closely followed by Snooker, Pool, and some Table Tennis, under appropriate adult supervision. The club provides a safe and friendly environment for young people to meet and enjoy themselves.
For further information please e-mail
