Children, Young People & Families
Welcome! / 환영
At Kingston URC, we care passionately about children and young people. We want them to have fun, to be safe and grow up knowing that God loves them and that Jesus through His Holy Spirit is always with them. They have great value and really can help change the world!
For the parents/carers, we hope to encourage the building of friendships through meeting and sharing experiences.
We are a friendly Christian community where we welcome others of all faiths or none, to join us in our worship and service to God.
Come just as you are – we’d love to get to know you better.
Jolly Toddlers
On a Monday morning, it’s a Toddler Takeover in our hall! Drop in anytime between 10am and 12 noon. £3 per family / group.
Expect … space, fun and a chance to make friends, with different play zones – playhouse, slide, bikes, baby area, activity tables (e.g. jigsaws, playdough, train set, colouring) and a quiet corner with books/cuddly toys.
There is song time for the little ones and tea/fresh coffee for the adults. Come and join us!
Jolly Toddlers runs every Monday, including school holidays, with the exception of Bank Holidays. In school holidays we have an art table for older children, who are welcome to join us.
Contact Sally Butler for more details: youth@kingstonurc.org
Tots’ Praise
Tots’ Praise takes place on Wednesday morning, starting at 10am. This activity is free but we welcome small donations and offers to provide cake (and/or more healthy options) on a rota basis!
This is a chance for little ones up to four years old to begin to engage with the Bible and learn about God.
Expect … half an hour of action songs, an interactive story and a short prayer, followed by a chance for adults to chat over tea/coffee and cake, whilst the children play with toys and soft play. A very warm welcome is guaranteed!
Tots’ Praise runs every Wednesday morning, including school holidays. In school holidays we have an art table for older children, who are welcome to join us.
Contact Sally Butler for more details: youth@kingstonurc.org. 07807 348326
Korean Youth Group
On Sunday afternoons, we run a youth club for Korean children aged 8–15 called ‘Let’s Play with God’. It’s literally that – we play and have fun in lots of different ways!
Expect … We share snacks, look at a Bible reading, pray and learn to love one another in Jesus Christ. Our aim is to include everybody as one in God’s love.
If you are interested in making friends, and also learning about Korean language and culture, please come along and join us. In fact everyone is welcome – speakers of any language! We look forward to seeing you soon.
Time: Sundays, 2pm to 4:30pm (feel free to come and go between these times)
Place: Kingston United Reformed Church
Contact: So Young, 07786 032770; email: so.young@kingstonurc.org
Messy Church
Messy Church takes place once a month on a Sunday afternoon from 2-4pm. The venue is either the church building in Eden Street Kingston, or occasionally in the Manse garden in Berrylands Suggested contribution of £5 per family group.
This is worship for the whole family, including teenagers. Messy Church values are about being Christ-centred, for all ages, based on creativity, hospitality and celebration.
Expect … mess, silly challenges, music, yummy food and new ways of discovering more about God’s love. Definitely DON’T wear your Sunday best!!
Contact Sally Butler for future dates: youth@kingstonurc.org
Crafternoons
Crafternoon is an all-age activity that takes place once a month on Saturday afternoon. Drop in anytime between 2pm and 5pm.
Expect … a different craft activity each session, e.g. glass painting, jelly printing, card making, needlecrafts, toiletries. Or bring your own project and just sit and natter!
Beginners or experts – all are welcome! There is a suggested contribution of £3 and refreshments are provided.
Youth Cafe
The Youth Café is held once a month on a Sunday between 4-5pm and is for young people aged 11-18. It is held during term time, either at our neighbour church All Saints (Kingston Marketplace) or at our Kingston United Reformed Church building. It’s time to chill, relax, have some fun and reflect on some of life’s big questions. Free drinks, cakes and snacks! Contact Sally to find out the date of the next session: youth@kingstonurc.org
Additional Needs
If your family has any additional requirements that it would be useful for us to be aware of, please email youth@kingstonurc.org and we will contact you for a chat.
Safeguarding Statement
We take the URC Southern Synod guidelines regarding safeguarding extremely seriously. We ensure that all children and vulnerable adults who attend our activities are supervised by leaders and volunteers who have been appropriately recruited and possess an enhanced DBS certificate.
A number of our parents and volunteers are trained Mental Health for Young People First Aiders.
