St Matthew's has a variety of groups for children and young people, on Sunday mornings and at other times during the week. For further details of any children's groups, please contact the church office or email office@stmatthewsoxford.org.uk
Parents are free to stay with their children or go back into the service – mostly, the time in crèche is free play for the children, sometimes with a story and simple craft activity.
Fireflies: 5-7 years
The session usually involves a game, a Bible story and a chance to talk about what the story means, a drink and a biscuit and a craft activity.
Lanterns: 8-11 years
The session usually involves a game, a Bible story and a chance to discuss the story together, a drink and biscuit and a range of activities.
Ignite: 12+ years
This group of young people meets on Sunday mornings at St Matthew’s. It is a place for young people to explore their Christian faith that has an emphasis on what it is like to live out that faith during the week.
St Matthew's has a variety of groups for children and young people, on Sunday mornings and at other times during the week. For further details of any children's groups, please contact the church office or email office@stmatthewsoxford.org.uk
For further details of any youth groups (11+), please contact Naomi Shaw, the St Matthew's Youth Worker, via the church office or email office@stmatthewsoxford.org.uk
During Sunday Services (10.30 -11.45)
Crèche: 0-4 years
Parents are free to stay with their children or go back into the service – mostly, the time in crèche is free play for the children, sometimes with a story and simple craft activity.
Fireflies: 5-7 years
The session usually involves a game, a Bible story and a chance to talk about what the story means, a drink and a biscuit and a craft activity.
Lanterns: 8-11 years
The session usually involves a game, a Bible story and a chance to discuss the story together, a drink and biscuit and a range of activities.
Ignite: 12+ years
This group of young people meets on Sunday mornings at St Matthew’s. It is a place for young people to explore their Christian faith that has an emphasis on what it is like to live out that faith during the week.