Families, Children and Youth

HERE FOR FAMILIES / CLUBS AND GROUPS / SUNDAY SERVICES FOR FAMILIES / SPECIAL EVENTS

HERE FOR FAMILIES

At Grace, we love families – and we want to support you, whatever stage you’re at.

We know family life can be busy, full, and sometimes challenging.

Our aim is to create a space where:

  • children feel safe, happy and included

  • parents feel supported and encouraged

  • families can build friendships and community

  • children, youth and families can explore the Christian faith together

Many of our leaders and volunteers are parents themselves, so we understand that family life can be wonderful, busy, exhausting – and everything in between. Whether you’re exploring church for the first time or have been part of it for years, we want Grace to feel like a place where your whole family belongs.

Clubs & Groups
Sunday Services
Special Events
A women and small boy play at Playtime - a family group that runs during the week in Kempston.
Children and adults gather at an outdoor picnic table with hot dogs, buns, and condiments during a sunny day in a park.
A women taking a young boy into one of the Kids groups that run during the morning services at Grace Community Church.
A young girl with curly hair holding the hand of an adult during a Sunday Service at Grace.

Whether you’re exploring church for the first time or have been part of it for years, we want Grace to feel like a place where your whole family belongs.

Parent consent form

Parent consent form

CLUBS AND GROUPS

There’s something for every age, with a range of groups running during the week and on Sundays.

Primary

Our midweek groups are a great way for children (and parents!) to connect, have fun and build friendships.

  • 0-4s + parent

    A friendly playgroup for families, where parents, babies and children can play, connect and enjoy fun activities together. More Info

  • 0 - Yr 1 + Dad /Grandad

    A space for dads (and father figures) to spend time with their children and meet others. More Info

  • Reception - Yr2

    For younger children to enjoy games, activities and stories in a fun, friendly environment. More Info

  • Yrs 3 - 6

    Running alongside Uproar Chaos is an action packed groups where children can enjoy games, teaching and activities. More Info

Secondary

  • Yrs 7 - 9

    Held at community café, Project229, there are games, activities and a Bible ‘nugget’ – as well as the legendary ‘Kempston Chip-Shop-Crawl’. More Info

  • Yrs 10 - 13

    For older youth to hang-out, have fun and connect with other teens! More Info

Parental Consent Form

Notice a theme in our group names? They may sound a little ‘lively’… and they definitely bring plenty of energy and fun – but they’re also welcoming, supportive spaces to explore faith, ask questions, and build friendships that last.

  • A young boy holding a glue stick, standing at a table with green paper and plastic containers, while a girl with red hair and a pink shirt faces away in the foreground; green chairs are stacked in the background.
  • Two girls standing in line, one with a surprised expression and the other looking forward, while a person with long hair is reaching across the table in the foreground. The setting appears to be indoors, possibly a school or community center.
  • Children sitting cross-legged on the floor in a classroom engaging in a prayer or meditation led by an adult.
  • Children playing soccer in a park on a sunny day with trees and people in the background.
  • A young girl with light brown hair in a ponytail wearing a white sweatshirt is playing with colorful LEGO sets on a table in a room with chairs and a brick wall in the background.
  • Children and adults playing and running outdoors in a grassy field, with trees in the background, during a colorful celebration with paint or powder on their clothes.
  • A young boy in a green T-shirt is standing at a table with craft supplies such as markers, glue, and pipe cleaners, working on a craft project at a Kids Club
  • A group of young people playing flag football outdoors on a grassy field surrounded by trees on a sunny day.

SUNDAY SERVICES FOR FAMILIES

At Grace every Sunday is a Family Service

We value worshipping together as a family ‘intergenerationally’, please be reassured; we don’t mind the noise & movement that come with young families!

The services are intentionally accessible for the whole family, including a Bitesize slot and follow-along activity sheets for young children.

There is also a retreat space in the foyer if your little one needs settling. This is set up with a few toys for them, and a livestream screen for you to continue following the service.

Bitesize - a small Bible-nugget to help connect with all ages during a Sunday Service at Grace. #Grace #Kempston

Additionally, we do offer two groups for the younger children to access during the talk at all morning services:

  • A creche facility that allows you to leave your child and return to hear the sermon yourself. During this time (approx. 40 mins) they will be cared for, have time to play, do some simple drawing /craft, have a snack, Bible story time and songs and start to form friendships.

    Essential: To enrol your child please complete a Parental Consent form

    MORE INFO: Welcome Letter

  • Children will have fun learning about Jesus with an engaging Bible story, craft, songs and time to play and get to know others in church their own age.

    Essential: To enrol your child please complete a Parental Consent form

    MORE INFO: Welcome Letter

  • We want everyone to feel comfortable and able to take part in our Sunday services.

    Access – There are disabled bays at the front of the car park as needed, and the hall has step free access and accessible toilets.

    Sound – Ear defenders are available for both children and adults and are clearly signposted as you arrive. We also have a quieter area to the side of the main hall, where the service is shown on a screen.

    Resources – Our resource table offers a range of follow-along sheets, with pens and pencils provided. A selection of fidget toys is also available as you arrive.

    Get in touch – If you have any specific needs, questions or requests please contact Hazel our FCY lead for children and youth here or Becky our Church SEND Lead here.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Especially for Families, Children & Youth

Throughout the year we have events to look out for. In a typical year, we have End of Year Family Specials for our childrens’ groups, Big Sunday Lunches, and special family services at Christmas, Easter and Remembrance Sunday.

Coming up…

People standing in a line serving themselves food on a buffet table with various dishes, desserts, and slices of watermelon. #BigSundayLunch

BIG SUNDAY LUNCH

Join us for a big buffet and hang out with other families!

ONCE A MONTH

1.30 - 3pm, Food served in the Addison Centre. Anyone can come along, bring food if you can, but don’t worry if you can’t! Hope to see you there! MORE INFO

FCY AT GRACE

If there are ways we can support your family at the moment, or you would just like to know more about our various groups, get in touch.

SAY HELLO

Hi, my name’s Hazel, and I help lead and co-ordinate our FCY teams here at Grace.

Please get in touch for any questions you have about our groups - either midweek or on a Sunday.

Email Hazel

A staff member that helps lead the Family, Children and Youth work at Grace.