We are committed to providing the best possible experience of worship and the Christian faith for children and young people.
We value them NOW as members of our parish and congregations
We have signed the 'Swindon Youth for Christ' Youth Charter
Our clergy and children's leaders are DBS cleared.
Children: 
There is provision for children at every service except the two evening services at St Andrew's Church. We have a team of children's leaders, who along with the clergy, take turns in leading the children's work. Due to the layout of the church, all the children's work happens in the same space where the adults are worshipping. This makes it a real 'family' atmosphere and children experience worship first hand. As a result our children have a real sense of ownership of the building and are confident in it.
The lack of space does mean that we have to be very creative and organised and every service is really 'Messy Church'!
There is a particular focus on children at the Informal Service 10am first Sunday of the month but children are always welcome.
We use materials from a variety of sources, including Scripture Union, Sermons4kids and Urban Saints.
Simon Bristow tells us: "I've been amazed at how child-friendly St Andrews is. The way the services are centred around them makes children truly welcomed into the church family, and it keeps them entertained, interested and stimulated. Our little ones genuinely look forward to the services and learning about God's teachings."
Youth Group
Currently our youth group for older children is not meeting, but if you would be interested, or know a young person who would be interested in joining a group for young people in school year 7-13 please contact Sally Robertson.
