Baby & Toddler Group
Our current sessions are:
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9.30am – 11.00am
Monday 1.30pm – 3.00pm
Bookings must be made in advance by clicking here.
If sessions are Sold Out, please email Rachel to be placed on the waiting list: RachelPowell@ararat.org.uk
Each session costs £2 per family and includes biscuits. We also serve tea/coffee and toast for a little bit extra.
Messy Church
At its heart, Messy Church aims to create the opportunity for all ages, children, parents, grandparents and carers to have fun, express their creativity, experience worship and then sit down together to enjoy a meal all within a church context.
The format is very informal; as you arrive there are a number of different craft activities and games that the children can chose to do in whatever order they like, we then come together sing a few action songs, share a bible story in an interactive way and eat food together. It’s helpful to wear something that is comfortable and that doesn’t matter if it gets a bit messy!
Please contact RachelPowell@ararat.org.uk for the next Messy Church date.
Kidzone
‘KidZone’ is the name for the junior church. KidZone meets at 10.30am on a Sunday morning to meet the needs of those between 0 and 16 years of age.
All the members of ‘KidZone’ go into the church at 10.30am for the start of the service and leave to go to their group part way through the service.
Creche – for 0 to 3 year olds.
Based in Room 9, the Creche is for newborns up to children aged approx. 3 years.
Staffed by experienced, DBS registered carers, the crèche is a fun, safe place to leave your little ones so you can benefit from the service back in church.
Adventurers – for 4 to 10 year olds.
Adventurers is our group for children in Reception up to the end of Year 4. They meet in Room 4.
With these older children all sorts of things get planned and sampled as they get a bigger grasp on the world around them, their part in it and as they begin to understand more about who God is.
Pioneers – for 10 to 16 year olds.
Pioneers is for young people in School Years 5-11.
The group is usually a lively place full of chat, comment and discussion!
They get stuck into a wide range of activities…but only ones which are really cool! They hang out in Room 1.
Boys Brigade, 21st Cardiff Company – based at Ararat
The Boys’ Brigade (BB) is a worldwide movement that has more than 130 years’ experience in youth work and is responsible for introducing many ideas and activities considered Good Practice today.
The Boys’ Brigade concentrates on supporting young people by providing opportunities for them to reach their full potential through a balanced programme of activities, camps, the Duke of Edinburgh Award and Queen’s Badge.
Young people want to meet with their friend in a safe environment and have lots of fun.
In Boys’ Brigade young people will:
- Learn skills for life
- Leadership skills and training
- Appreciate all they have and consider others less fortunate
- Young people will also learn about the Christian Faith and will have the opportunity to speak with others, about the difference knowing Jesus has made in their lives.
We normally meet on Tuesday evenings during term time:
Junior Section: 5.50pm – 7.15pm – School Years 3-6
Company Section: 7.20pm – 9.00pm School Years 7-13
A Joining Form is a legal requirement that must be signed by a parent or guardian on the first visit.
The 21st Cardiff Company is staffed by qualified youth Leaders who are registered and DBS checked and provide a supportive environment for the young people.
Girls Brigade
Girls’ Brigade gives you the chance to make great friends, develop new skills, take part in lots of exciting activities and chill out in a safe environment.
What age does my child need to be?
Girls’ Brigade is for girls aged 4+
Where does Girls Brigade meet?
We meet at Ararat Baptist Church
What time is Girls Brigade on at?
Girls’ Brigade is on every Friday, during term-time from 6pm – 7.30pm
Who do I speak to about Girls’ Brigade?
For more information about Girls’ Brigade please call: Rachel on 07980 468585
