We believe children and young people are a vital part of our church family.
Whether it’s on Sundays or during the week, we’re always looking for ways to help them feel at home, grow in faith, and find their place in our community.
Sundays:
- St Luke’s – No formal children’s group yet, but many children join in and take part with their families.
- St Thomas’ – Children’s Church most Sundays; when not, we make space for children in the service.
- St Richard’s – Monthly intergenerational gathering with creative, hands-on activities for children.
- All-Age Services – Special family-friendly services at St Luke’s and St Thomas’ during the year.
During the Week:
- Play Café – Weekly stay and play at St Richard’s 10-11.30am
- Monthly Youth Gathering – involves pizza, games and delving into the questions that really matter for young people (Secondary school age 11-18)
- Film Club – every second Saturday of the month for 12-18 year olds. It’s a fun, safe, and supportive space for young people to hang out with friends and make new ones. Film, Pizza and Games
- Messy Church – a form of church for children and adults that involves creativity, celebration and hospitality. This happens 6 times per year and meets at St Richard’s on a Saturday afternoon
Children and Young People News:
Youth Gathering
We’re really excited to announce a new monthly Youth Gathering for young people in Charlton. Once a…
Messy Church 2025 – 2026
Messy Church, 19 July
The next all-age Messy Church is on Saturday 19 July 2025, from 2pm to 4pm …
Messy Church, 21 June
Messy Church at Easter
Join us for a delightful afternoon at the all age Messy Church gathering at St…
Messy Christmas, 21 December, 2.00pm
There will be fun and food to share at Messy Church this Christmas. Everyone is…
Messy Church, Saturday 5 October
Everyone is welcome to come to Messy Church, which is a free, fun afternoon for…
Acting classes for young people come to St Thomas!
We’re very excited that the prestigious Hunt Academy for Young Actors (HAYA) will be starting…
Messy Church, 20 July, 2.00pm
Our next Messy Church takes place on Saturday 20 July from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. We…
Messy Church, Saturday 15 June, 2pm
Everyone is invited to join us for Messy Church on Saturday 15 June, 2.00-4.00pm at…
Messy Church for Easter, Saturday 30 March, 2.00pm
On Holy Saturday, everyone is welcome at St Richard’s for an afternoon of Messy Easter…
Messy Church – 17 February
Everyone is invited to join us for Messy Church on Saturday 17 February, 2.00-4.00pm at…
