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
