Children and Families at St Peter's

We love welcoming children and families into our church building and community and offer regular weekly and monthly activities as well as occasional events. Our Children and Families Ministry Leader is Stacey Van Dyk and you can contact her here.

Sunday Programmes

The Children's Area has comfy cushions, books, building toys, plushies, and colouring for any child who would like to enjoy this spot! 

Messy Church: Many Gifts to Give (What Makes You Special!)

Sunday, 14 June, 3:30-5:00 PM. There will be games, activities, crafts, and lots of fun! We will gather together for a Bible story and songs before ending our time with a light meal. All families with children aged 0-9 are welcome to attend. 

Festival Service @ Godstow Abbey

Sunday, 21 June, 10:00 AM. Join us for a special Wolvercote & Wytham Festival service inside the Godstow Abbey. The Wolvercote Primary School Choir and the Wolvercote Pop-Up Choir will perform. There will be snack packs for children after the service. Parking will be available alongside the Abbey (enter through the water gate).

Special Events

St Peter's Church Fête

Saturday, 27 June, 10:00 AM. Find our Children's Area in the vicarage garden! Bouncy castle, outdoor games, and a children's stall. £1 per game! The Brownies and Guides will also be joining us with crafts and hair plaiting. 

Weekday Programmes

After School Drop In

Mondays, 3:15-4:30 PM. A round-robin of after-school activities for children aged 0-9 with parents or carers (term time only). Toys and blocks for preschool children. Colouring sheets for all. Includes sandwiches, fruit and veggies, biscuits, squash, tea and coffee for adults. Everyone is welcome! 

Lego Club

Thursdays, 3:15-4:30 PM. A drop-in Lego play time for Lego lovers aged 0-9 with parents or carers (term time only). Preschool corner with Duplo. Colouring sheets for everyone. Includes sandwiches, fruit and veggies, biscuits, squash, tea and coffee for adults. All are welcome!

Safeguarding

All children’s ministry leaders and key volunteers are DBS-checked. Beth Knowles leads our Parish Safeguarding Team. Each year St Peter’s PCC reviews its safeguarding policy. See our dedicated Safeguarding page for further information.