Children & Young People
🌟 Welcome to Our Space for Children and Young People
We offer a warm, welcoming place where children and young people can make friends and explore the Christian faith in our church family.
Our aim is “to help children and young people discover that God’s love is real, personal and part of their everyday lives.”
🧒 Who We Are
Children and young people are at the heart of our church community. We meet every Sunday during term time at 9:30am, there’s always a friendly face ready to greet you.
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Delph Junior Church is designed especially for children under 11.
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All ages are welcome, we simply ask that children under 5 come with a parent or guardian. Come along, join in and enjoy the activities.
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Elders, our group for young people in Year 6 and above, meets once a month to chat, learn and grow together.
🙏 What Sundays Look Like
We begin each Sunday by joining the whole church family for the first part of the service. After that, the children and young people head to their group for activities, stories, and discussion.
When it’s a Holy Communion service, we return to church to join our families and share Communion together.
🎨 Messy Church
Join us in Church for crafts, stories, games and a shared meal. It’s completely free and everyone is welcome, children just need to stay with a responsible adult.
Upcoming dates:
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27th September 2026, 4-6pm
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15th November 2026, 4-6pm
⭐ Tuesdays Together
For young people in Years 6–9, Tuesdays Together led by Laura Tebay provides a relaxed space to unwind, chat and have fun. Join us in St Thomas’s Church Hall for games, snacks and creative activities. This group is open to all young people in the community.
Next date:
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14th July 2026 6.15-7.30pm
🌼 Our Team
- Delph Junior Church is looked after by Sue Powell, Richard Lait and Ruth Rigby, with support from Kim Doyle. Babies, toddlers, parents and carers are always welcome.
- Our Elders group (year 6+) is led by Laura Tebay and meets once a month for relaxed time together.
📬Get in Touch
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Delph Junior Church: Email Sue Powell — office@cofeinsaddleworth.org.uk
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Elders, Messy Church and Tuesdays Together: Email Laura Tebay — office@cofeinsaddleworth.org.uk