Children and youth are an important part of the St. James’ family. We run a number of activities and events for different ages throughout the week.
For more information about these activities, please contact our Children and Families Worker (Kate) on kate@stjamescarlisle.org.uk, or our Youth Worker (Femi) on femi@stjamescarlisle.org.uk.
Sunday Groups
Groups for children and young people meet during the service on a Sunday morning. Everyone starts in service together, before the young people go over to the Parish Centre (next to the church) for their own activities. We also run a crèche for pre-school children. When it is an all age service (usually the first Sunday of the month), everyone stays in church together.
Kids Club
Kids Club is for ages 5-10, and meets in the Parish Centre on the Thursday evenings during term time, between 6.30pm and 7.30pm. There are sports, crafts, baking, looking at bible stories together and having lots of fun. For more information please contact kate@stjamescarlisle.org.uk.
Bubbles (Baby & Toddler Group)
Come and have a cuppa and chat while your little one burns off some energy! We have a large hall for your child to have freedom in a safe space, plus a baby corner and craft table. We end our sessions with rhyme time. Tuesdays & Thursdays during term time from 10:30 to 11:30 in St. James’ Parish Centre.
Embers
Embers meets every Monday during term time in the Parish Centre from 6.30pm to 7.30pm, and is for young people in year 7 and above. We offer a wide variety of fun and exciting activities, but we also take time to explore the Christian faith. For more information please contact Femi.
Ignite
Ignite meets on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month from 5pm to 6pm in the Parish Centre. This is a space for young people in Year 6 and above, to dig deeper into the Christian faith. Contact Femi for more information.
Messy Church
Messy Church is an activity based service, for the whole family. It meets on a Saturday afternoon, approximately once a month in the Parish Centre from 4:00-6:00pm. There are games, craft activities, stories and songs, all based around a different theme or bible story each month, finishing with a meal.
Dates 2023
Saturday 18th November
Holiday Club
Each year we run a Holiday Club for primary school children in the February half-term. Monday – Thursday, with a family night on the Thursday to end with. It’s a fun filled week learning about Jesus, and having lots of laughs along the way! Further details available after Christmas!
