Children and
Holy Communion

At St John’s we admit children, after preparation, to Holy Communion from the age of 7 (approximately). In the Christian tradition baptism has traditionally been the sacrament of full inclusion in the life of the church, so we admit to Communion before Confirmation. Generally we run classes for children in Lent with First Communion at Easter.

Junior Church.

Junior Church takes place most Sundays during term time. (Further details on the schedule are provided on the church website and notice board).

Children and young people gather together at the start of the 10.30 am service. Junior Church (4-11) then goes to their own dedicated space in the gallery. The children relate Christian teaching to their own experience, through age-appropriate play, art and craft work, projects, story and discussion, using ‘Roots’, a lectionary based teaching programme. Junior Church ends with a time of prayer, before the children and young people join the main liturgical assembly.

At the same time a Creche is offered in the Salomon Room. We ask at least one parent/carer to remain with their child/children.

Music for Children

Music is a very important part of Christian Spirituality for people of all ages and we take seriously our responsibility to introduce children to Christian music. This work is led by our Children's Music Co-ordinator Hannah Reeves through our Junior Choir, supported by our Choral Scholars and Director of Music. We aim to sing at each All Age service, involving children in both music and worship. Junior Choir also offers other music activities outside Junior Church and performing in special events.

All ages and abilities are welcome!

For further details, please contact James Speakman on directorofmusic@stjohnsnottinghill.com