The Parish of

Berkswich

Junior Church takes place on every Sunday during term time (except the third Sunday of each month). We follow a programme of activities taken from the Searchlights series. This provides a series of activities and prayers which tie in with the readings which are used in Church each Sunday. The children spend about 45 minutes in Junior Church where they will discuss the reading (usually the Gospel reading) and then have an activity which often involves craft or drawing, relating to this and a prayer.  They are then taken into Church at the end of the Eucharistic prayer where they will receive a blessing. They will have an opportunity at the end of the service to show those in church what they have been doing in Junior Church. If you know a young person between the ages of 4 and 12 years old who would like to join us please let us know. Children under 4 are welcome, but must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

We would also like to hear from you if you would like to help us. We have a team of volunteers who are willing to lead on a rota basis.  We do however, need to have a second person present on each Sunday. We would really like to encourage people other than the parents of those attending Junior Church to get involved, as the parents are then able to come to Church without the children. You don’t need to have any particular skills, as you won’t need to do anything unless you want to – just turn up, you will also need to fill in a CRB form if you haven’t done so. If you would like to know more you can contact us by emailing juniorchurch@berkswich.org.uk