Sunday Club

Rochester Cathedral Sunday Club

Children of all ages are very welcome to join Rochester Cathedral's Sunday Club.

The club meets every Sunday morning, in term time, in the Ithamar Chapel, down in the Crypt at 10.30am. After some games, songs, refreshments and a time of sharing, children are split into two or three different age groups and go to different areas for the rest of the session. The sessions are run by a dedicated team of staff, all CRB checked, who teach faith and help the children experience God's love through a variety of activities, for example: through bible and other stories, discussion, drama, craft, cooking, games and prayer. The session ends with the children being brought up to Communion and then return to sit with their parents until the end of the service.

Although many members are unable to come to Sunday Club regularly – due to other commitments, often within the Cathedral – they are always welcome when they can come and at the many events on offer throughout the year, including:

• a summer picnic with games
• Easter egg hunt
• donkey procession
• sea-side outings
• children's services
• Christmas and bonfire parties
• craft mornings, pizza making
• ...to name but a few.

The three groups within Sunday Club are:

Little Seekers – age 0-6 years (year 1)
After an initial time of sharing, Little Seekers stay in the Ithamar Chapel for their session.

Discoverers – age 6-10
This group usually moves to another part of the crypt for their session.

Frogs – age 11 upwards
This lively active group of young people have their own programme of fun, food, friendship and fellowship.

Sunday Club Policy

Parents of Seekers and Discoverers are expected to stay on the Cathedral premises, while Frogs don't need a parent on site. In exceptional circumstances where parents have to leave the cathedral they MUST discuss and agree this beforehand with the Sunday Club leader on duty.

All-age Cathedral Eucharist / Junior Worship

There are bi-monthly All-age Cathedral Eucharists at 10.30am in the Cathedral Nave. These are generally shorter, accessible services. Junior Worship is also bi-monthly, and will remain in its current format, at 10.30am in the Ithamar Chapel. Forthcoming services include:

February 5

Junior Worship with Dr Sugina Hesketh - Ithamar Chapel

March 18

All-age Eucharist - Mothering Sunday - Cathedral Nave

April 8

Junior Worship - Easter Sunday with Rev Canon Paul Kerr - Ithamar Chapel

Forthcoming Events

Family Fun Day

Saturday 18 February, 10.00am to 2pm in the Cathedral

Fun-filled day with lots of free activities.

Frogs Pancake making

Sunday 19 February, 10am at 2 King's Orchard

Games Morning

Sunday 4 March, 10.30am in the Ithamar Chapel

Connect Four tournament and other activities and games.

Posy Making Workshop for Mothering Sunday

Saturday 17 March, 9am in the Crypt

All children and parents are encouraged to come and help.

Sunday Club Holiday

There will be no Sunday Club on 15 and 22 April ‘12.

Birthdays

We aim to mark each child's Birthday. In order for this to happen, your child needs to be registered. If they are not, or if you know of family or friends who are not and who would like to be, then please contact me or another member of the team with details. Once registered, your family will also receive regular news letters with information about forthcoming events.

Refreshments

We offer squash, biscuits and occasional fruit / treats in Sunday Club. Please let Sugina or any one of the team know if your child has any known allergies. Thank you.

Helpers Wanted

If you would like to join the Sunday Club Staff team and help with the running of Sunday Club, you would be very warmly welcome. Please speak to Sugina or any of the leaders for more details.

Please contact the Canon Pastor (01634 202898) for more details.