Children & Youth
We are committed to inspiring children, young people and families, helping them to grow, learn and explore faith in Jesus Christ.
Below we’ve grouped our regular activities by age to make it easy to find out what’s going at Sutton Coldfield Baptist Church for children and young people. In addition to our regular activities for children and young people we run a variety of fantastic special events.
Pre-School
Crèche
Bubbles & Busy Bees
All Aboard Stay & Play
Little Ark Playgroup
Click here for information about our Pre-School activities
Crèche
Every Sunday during the 10:30am service
We have a crèche for little ones located in the lounge area of the main church. This safe and friendly environment has a high ratio of helpers to children and children can be taken into crèche at any point during the service. Children typically move to our next group (Bubbles & Busy Bees) once they’re potty trained.
Bubbles & Busy Bees
Every week during our 10:30am service (apart from All Together services)
For pre-schoolers and those in reception this fun group focuses on active play with a wide range of toys, a short Bible story, craft, singing and refreshments. Children stay in church for the first part of the service before going to their groups in the church hall.
All Aboard Toddler Group
Every Thursday morning during term time from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Join our exciting stay and play toddler group for pre-school children. Sessions include a wide variety of toys suitable for all ages, story time, singing, games and cars. All Aboard is a safe and enjoyable environment for children to play and have fun. £2 per adult and child, 50p for each additional child, booking essential.
Click here to visit What’s On to Book
Little Ark Playgroup
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings during term time from 9:45am to 11:40am
Little Ark playgroup provides an opportunity for pre-school children aged 2-4 years old to play and learn in a safe and happy environment without their parents/carers. Each session features free play with a wide range of toys and activities, singing time, physical play, and story time. Contact Jane Line, Under 5’s Worker, for more information.
Ages 4 - School Year 3
Light Years
Boys’ Brigade – Anchor Boys
Girls’ Brigade – Explorers
Grow Together
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Light Years
Every Sunday morning (apart from All Together services)
Our Sunday morning provision for children features age specific activities centred around a Bible story. Children stay in church for the first part of the service before going to their groups in the church hall.
Boys’ Brigade – Anchor Boys
Tuesday evenings during term time from 5:30pm to 6:30pm
For those in school year Reception to year 3, Anchor Boys is the start of fun and friendships! We aim to encourage children to have fun, grow lasting friendships and develop an awareness of the Christian faith. Activities include cooking, craft, games and challenges.
Girls’ Brigade – Explorers
Thursday evenings during term time from 5:00pm to 6:00pm
For those in school year Reception to year 3, this is a fun and exciting way for girls to make new friends and enjoy different activities including games, crafts, cooking and stories.
Grow Together
Every 4 weeks on a Sunday at 4:00pm
An opportunity for children and the adults in their lives to gather around tables and explore Christianity using craft, quizzes, stories, music and there’s always food!
Taking place every 4 weeks, Grow Together lasts around 75 minutes and includes food.
School Years 4 - 6
Light Years
Boys’ Brigade – Juniors
Girls’ Brigade – Juniors
Grow Together
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Light Years
Every Sunday morning (apart from All Together services)
Our Sunday morning provision for children features age specific activities centred around a Bible story. Children stay in church for the first part of the service before going to their groups in the church hall.
Boys’ Brigade – Juniors
Tuesday evenings during term time from 6:45pm to 8:15pm
Continuing from Anchor Boys, Juniors focuses on more complex challenges and activities to build skills in cooperation and teamwork, and to take on new responsibilities.
Girls’ Brigade – Juniors
Thursday evenings during term time from 6:00pm to 7:15pm
Continuing from Explorers, Juniors focuses on developing responsibility and teamwork skills through activities including games, craft, cooking and trips.
Grow Together
Every 4 weeks on a Sunday at 4:00pm
An opportunity for children and the adults in their lives to gather around tables and explore Christianity using craft, quizzes, stories, music and there’s always food!
Taking place every 4 weeks, Grow Together lasts around 75 minutes and includes food.
Fusion: School Years 7-9
Fusion Sundays
Life Groups
Brigades
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Fusion Sundays
Every Sunday morning (apart from All Together services)
Young people stay in church for the first part of the service before going to their group in our youth building (The Way Inn). Fusion Sundays offer an interactive session learning about the Christian faith and discussing relevant issues.
Fusion Life Groups
Throughout the week
A chance for any young person in years 7 to 9 to connect with friends, talk about life, study the Bible and pray together. We have a number of different Life Groups that meet during the week. If you would like to attend a Life Group please get in touch and we’ll help find the most appropriate one to join.
Fusion Brigades
Thursday evenings during term time from 6:45pm to 8:15pm
Every Thursday night during term time our years 7 to 9 young people gather to spend time together, learning new life skills, playing games and socialising together.
Ignite: School Years 10 - 13
Ignite Sundays
Life Groups
Brigades
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Ignite Sundays
Every Sunday evening service at 6:30pm
Join us for our evening service with refreshments served before and after the service.
Ignite Life Groups
Throughout the week
A chance for any young person in years 10 to 13 to connect with friends, talk about life, study the Bible and pray together. We have a number of different Life Groups that meet during the week. If you’d like to attend a Life Group please get in touch and we’ll help find the most appropriate one to join.
Ignite Brigades
Thursday evenings during term time from 8:00pm to 9:30pm
Every Thursday night during term time our years 10 to 13 young people gather to spend time together, learning new life skills, playing games and socialising together.
Special events for children, young people and families
Throughout the year we run a variety of different events. For more information visit the What’s On page.
Safeguarding
We are committed to providing safe, fun and enjoyable activities for children and young people. Our safeguarding policy is followed by all staff and volunteers, and is reviewed regularly by our leadership team. For more information please access our safeguarding policy.