The not-so-wise men
About once a month our service is an All Age Communion when we all stay together and the service is planned to engage with the whole community. Children are encouraged to think of the worship as 'theirs' as much as it is the domain of adults. Equally, these are not intended as 'children's services' but gatherings of the whole people of God. Children are welcomed to receive communion at their parent's discretion.
Most weeks there is a separate Children's Programme, when the children leave the main service before the sermon to learn and play in various age groups. They return for the communion part of the service. Once a month the children work together in a creative 'art n' soul' session.
0-3's Creche A dedicated, well stocked room with soft play toys and a WC. The creche is run on an informal basis by parents.
4-7's and 8-11's Sunday's Cool Following a fun learning programme related to the church's learning theme of the day. We are currently using the storytelling model of Godly Play.
12's+ Pits Group A discussion time for secondary school age. This group meets together on other occasions.
St James the Less | Scottish Episcopal Church | 11 Johns Place | Leith | Edinburgh | EH6 7EL | UK | Email rector@stjamesleith.org
