St. Helen’s Kids

Children are important to St.Helen’s and they (along with their noises and their wanderings) are always welcome at any of our services. We have a special children’s corner with toys, colouring pages, books, and some extra floor space – children and their grown-ups are welcome to sit there or to take material to their seats anywhere in the church.

Sunday School

From September to June, Sunday School is offered every Sunday during the 10am service in a “one-room school” format. We welcome kids ages 4+ – younger children can come too but they need to bring their own grown-up with them. Sunday School teachers greet children on arrival, welcoming them into the Grace Room (the room right inside the church, with a window and door onto the sanctuary). They rejoin their grown-ups during the offertory hymn.

Our Sunday School curriculum is written by our priest, the Ven. Rhonda Waters. Each month, the children focus on one story with a different activity offered each week. Repeating the stories helps children learn more deeply and the variety of activities keeps things interesting! Music, crafts, games, tea parties, and gardening – you never know just what you might get to do in Sunday School!

Our Sunday School teachers include our clergy and a team of dedicated volunteers. Two adults are present with the Sunday School each week and everyone involved has an up-to-date police check.

“Parties” for Children and their Grown-Ups

Throughout the year, we hold special events for children and their grown-ups. These Parties are a chance for folks to learn together, get to know each other, and have some fun outside of Sunday morning limits.
The first party of the year is our annual Blessing of the Animals Garden Party at the end of September. The rest of our 2024/2025 schedule is below and you can click here to see details about upcoming parties as they are available.

If you have any questions about Christian formation for your children or would like to contribute to St. Helen’s ministry with children, please don’t hesitate to be in touch with Rhonda, by email or by phoning the office.