Churches to Host Summer Holiday Clubs

Many churches across our diocese are planning to offer free or low-cost children’s holiday clubs to support families in their communities during the school summer holidays and introduce children who may not usually come to church to Christianity in a fun and creative way.

Children and Young People Lead, Sian Morgan, said:

“While many mainstream and secular groups stop for the long summer holidays, it’s wonderful that many of our churches with paid workers are offering anything from a one-off session to half a day for several days to provide fun activities in a safe space. These clubs will also help ensure children can connect with God and the broad themes of Christianity through games, songs and creative play, building memories of church as a joyful place to be.”

Churches that are offering holiday clubs this summer include:  

• St Stephen’s Church Redditch, 9am-4pm on Wednesday 12 August. Holiday Club for children aged 5-11.
• St John’s Church Halesowen, 10.30 – 1pm on Monday 27 July and Tuesday 18 August.  A free stay and play for families.
• St Martin’s Church Worcester, 10am-1pm, Tuesday and Wednesday on  21, 22, 28,29 July and 4,5,11,12 August. Families Board Games Café and Stay and Play.
• Whittington Church, 10-11am, Thursdays on 23 and 30 July, 6 and 13 August. Children’s Stories and Crafts. Ages 4-11.
• Pershore Abbey (at St Andrew’s Centre opposite) 09:30 to 11:30 on Fridays on July 31, and 7, 14, 21 August 2026.  Free ‘Summer’s Little Seeds’ group with at stories, crafts, and free play for pre-school children up to 6 years old.  Also, free Summer Activity Morning (in the Abbey), 09:30 – 12:00 on Tuesday 4 August from. Children aged up to 11 years old.

See posters below for more information:

St Stephen’s Church, Redditch

St John’s Church, Halesowen

St Martin’s Church, Worcester

Whittington Church, Worcester

Pershore Abbey

 

 

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