In Belfrey Children, our vision is to create a safe, welcoming environment where children and families are encouraged to be:
Rooted Down - We want everything we do to be rooted in the word and truth of Jesus, and we intentionally make Christ the centre of every part of our ministry. We want our children and families to truly know the love of Jesus, and develop a personal, full relationship with Him.
Growing Up - While our children grow physically and mentally as they move through our ministry, we want them to grow spiritually as well. We want our children to be supported to discover, develop and use their gifts for the glory of God, and to grow in confidence in worship, study and prayer.
Flowing Out - We want our children and families to not feel that their faith is just for Sundays, but for them to see their schools, clubs and playtimes as a mission field. We want our children to feel confident to share their faith with their friends, and to be part of Belfrey's wider mission to serve God’s transformation of the North.
SUNDAYS
Our Belfrey Kids Sunday groups happen every week during our 11 o’clock service. We come together as a church family for worship, including action and dance songs, and then the children go to their age-specific groups.
Pre-Schoolers can access our two groups, Twinklers for under 2s, and Sparklers for 2-4s. Our groups include time of free play, sensory activities, songs, bible teaching and prayer. In Twinklers, you are welcome to drop your child off, or stay with them during the session.
Primary School children (Reception - Yr 5) are part of Fireworks. We spend time all together in worship and play games, before splitting into smaller groups:
- Comets for Reception-Yr 2
- Rockets for Yr 3-5
M I D W E E K G R O U P S
Song Stars
Songstars is our Tuesday morning toddler group for under 5s and their grownups. We meet in the DGR from 10.45 during term time. We start with a time of free play, including sensory and craft activities. Then we move into music time, where we sing a range of songs and rhymes, as well as listening to a simple Bible story.
After music time, you are welcome to bring your lunch and eat with others! Drinks and snacks are provided for both children and grownups.
Refuel is our prayer and bible study group for women. We meet at 10.00 in the DGR Coffee Bar, before Songstars, for a time of discussion, community, study and prayer. Childcare is provided during this time by our Songstars team.
Come join us for Messy Church!
Messy Church happens from 3-5pm on the last Sunday of each month in the Belfrey Hall.
Messy Church is a space for families to gather for fun, creative activities, crafts and conversation, whatever your faith background.
There is no cost for Messy Church, and it includes an early dinner! Come along for fun and community, and invite friends and neighbours!
The Belfrey Hall, 52A Stonegate, YO1 8AS
Sunday 23rd March
Friday 18th April - Good Friday at the De Grey Rooms
Sunday 31st May
Meet the team!
Mandy Smith
Children & Families Outreach Worker
Liv Portway
Children & Families Worker and Safeguarding Administrator
Rebekah Thomas
Children & Families Worker