Our vision for our children’s ministry is to nurture, raise and equip children from our communities to know Jesus and change the world as He did.
We believe all children are precious to God – and they are precious to us too! Our heart is for children to be connected to the Love of God. Nurturing God-connected children can happen ‘as you go’ in the messiness and ordinariness of everyday life. Our vision is to support the awesome job you as parents are already doing as you journey with your children. We love to learn with them too! As we adventure together, our heart is to nurture, raise and equip children from our communities to know Jesus and change the world as He did.
Through dedicated and enthusiastic teams, we provide groups at various times throughout the week. The safety of children is of paramount importance to us. All our teams hold current enhanced DBS certificates, undertake regular safeguarding training, and have signed up to our safeguarding policies. When you join any of our activities you will be asked to share some details about your child for our safeguarding procedures.
It can take a church community to raise a child. We want you to know, that you are not alone in your parenting and would love to be able to support you ‘as you go’. We are here for you. If you are new and would like us to connect with you, then please fill in your details on our contact page.
The Adventure Starts Here…Kids @ Broadmead
Each Sunday we provide groups for all-ages. Parents/Carers can use the Check In station on arrival, then after a time of worship in the Auditorium, drop children off in G1 at approximately 11:00 am. A reminder will be put on the Auditorium screen for parents/carers to collect children from their groups at around 12 noon. During the morning, children will be in groups for games, craft and of course, opportunities to encounter Jesus. We usually join together for a time of worship at the end of the session.
On the first Sunday of each month, we do things a little differently.
Intergenerational gatherings will be held on the first Sunday of February, 20th April (Easter), June and October. These are a chance for the whole church family to share together.
Messy Church will be on the first Sunday of the month in January, March, May, July, September and November. This will be an opportunity for parents and carers to join their children in a Messy church sessions with breakfast, stories and activities.
Our JAM group (Jesus and Me) is for children aged 0-4 who have not yet started school. Please remember to check your child in at the check in point and then take them to their group in Samuel’s Nursery rooms when it is announced. You are welcome to stay with your children or leave them in the care of our team. They are also welcome to stay in the main gathering if that works better for you. There is an activity station in the main gathering for this purpose. Please could you leave this area as you find it.
Our Explorers group is for children in school years Reception to Year 2. They meet in G1. Our Trailblazers group is for children in school years 3 to 6. They meet in G2. These groups will meet together for the first few months of 2025.
Whether you are part of our church or just visiting and have a child with additional needs, we’d love to understand how we can support your child. Please complete one of these page profiles with your child and drop it back to us to help us know how we can best get to know you.
We want to encourage and equip parents/carers with springboard resources to use at home throughout the week.
Broadmead Children’s Playlist – just click Action Songs
Our Parent and toddler group runs every Tuesday morning in term time, alongside our well-being cafe Just b. Expect fun, friendship and a bit of messy play.
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