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Children's Church

Young people of all ages are most welcome at St Laurence’s!

We have highlighted below some information that you might find useful.

9.30 Eucharist on Sundays

Family Packs are available for older children to explain and simplify the service.  For younger children there are Happy Bags which contain a book and a soft toy.

Children’s church usually leaves during the sermon, to form a group for appropriate teaching, activity and discussion.

Junior Choir is open to all children that would like to join,

Visiting Families

Leaflets are available to inform children about the church and to give clues to help spot various features of historic interest.  An audio tour is available as a download for your iPhone or tablet.

School Visits

We are pleased to guide parties of school children of all ages round our ancient church building which is full of interest for them.  If you intend to visit, please do contact us and advise us if you wish to have a guided tour.

Baptism and Confirmation

We offer the opportunity for baptism and confirmation preparation, and there is a post confirmation group. Please visit our Baptism webpage to find out more.

Special Events

Every year we arrange a number of special events.  These have included a drama day and an art exhibition.  Children are also encouraged to participate at the Christmas Fair.

Christmas Eve

We hold a Christingle Service which is always well attended by people of all ages.

Easter

Everyone is welcome to join the Palm Sunday procession from St John’s and St Giles to St Laurence’s.  Small children especially enjoy our Easter Garden in church.

Children's Corner

This is popular with both families visiting the Church, and young childen during a service.

Messy Church

St Laurence’s hosts a quarterly Eucumenical “Messy Church” on a Sunday afternoon.  This is an informal occasion for all ages, which includes craft activities, story, songs and prayer.  We end with tea and cakes.

Parent and Toddler Groups

St Laurence’s hosts a weekly Toddler Group on Wednesday mornings, where parents come with their toddlers and enjoy a drink, buiscuit and a chat.

We have good links with the local schools. There are five Cof E Primary Schools serving the parishes In the Ludlow area. Bishop Hooper VA (Ashfords and Caynham), Bitterley VA (Middleton), Corvedale VA (Culmington and Stanton Lacy), Onny VA (Bromfield and Onibury), St Laurence VC (Ludlow).  There are also Community Infant and Junior Schools, with which we have good links.

Ludlow VC Secondary School serves the whole catchment area, and is an institution of prime importance for all our communities. We also have a good working relationship with Ludlow College (Sixth Form/FE).

We look not just to maintain but to develop these relationships. They provide us with great opportunity.

Safeguarding

The PCC has adopted the Church of England’s safeguarding policy (Promoting a safer church).

Further information can be found on our Safeguarding page.