Young People in our Church

Children of all ages are welcome to stay in both churches throughout all services. However there is also a crèche for the youngest children every Sunday at Holy Trinity and a comfortable area in the south transept where slightly older children can look at books or make pictures.

The children’s area at St John’s has recently been refurbished and makes a pleasant space for parents to sit with young children and from which they can still see and hear all that is going on in the church and feel a part of the service.

Crèche

Families with children are welcome at all our services. However, the All-age Worship Services at 10.00 am on the 1st Sunday in each month at Holy Trinity and the 3rd Sunday at St. John’s, are planned as especially family-friendly services, to which all are welcome – young and old, regular church-goers and occasional worshippers, members of the community and visitors. Join us for an hour of worship followed by refreshments.

Family (All-Age) Worship

Children and families are very welcome at all of our services, but the Family Eucharist on the 3rd Sunday of the month at St John's is particularly focussed on them.

Baptism

A Baptism (or Christening as it is often called) is the first step on an amazing journey; a time to thank God for the gift of life and to acknowledge his love for us all. At the Church of England website you will find all you need to know about choosing, planning and going to a Church of England Christening. The website has useful information about what a Christening is, choosing Godparents, preparing for the big day and a step by step guide to the service. Then it’s time to speak to someone at church and a call (0114 236 2838) or message to the vicar will set the ball in motion. We are always pleased to hear from anyone wanting to arrange a Christening.

Links with Schools

The churches enjoy good relations with the schools within the parish boundary (Dobcroft Infant and Junior Schools, St Wilfrid’s RC Primary School and Bradway Primary). We are delighted that groups of school pupils have for many years visited the churches in the context of their RE studies.

Scouts, Cubs and Beavers:

The 180th Sheffield Holy Trinity Millhouses group, comprising Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and the Wanato (1-8-0) Explorer Scouts, meet at the Holy Trinity Parish Centre. Please enquire via this link.

Guides, Brownies and Rainbows:

While they are not run directly by the parishes, there are Brownie and Rainbow packs based at both churches, who greatly value the association:

99th Sheffield Rainbows (St John’s Church Hall) – contact Sally on 249 4113

129th Sheffield Rainbows (Holy Trinity Parish Centre) - contact Ali on 235 1610

99th Sheffield Brownies (St John’s Church Hall) – contact Becky on 07921 915236

129th Sheffield Brownies (Holy Trinity Parish Centre) - contact Sue on 236 3700

Trinity Tots

Trinity Tots and Tots 2 are toddler groups that meeting in the HT church hall from 10 am to 11.30 am on Wednesdays and Thursdays during term time. Each group is aimed at the 0-3 age range, where carers and toddlers play together with a wide range of toys, play dough, painting and craft activities and share refreshments. Carers stay and are responsible for their children at all times. Each group is run by members of the church, although everyone is encouraged to help tidy away and join in the singing. We also have occasional park trips, outings and nights out.

A warm welcome is given to anyone who would like to come and try out either of the groups.

For more information, contact:

Pat Kirbyshaw (236 2643) for Trinity Tots on Thursdays or

Pat Gregory (281 9860) for Tots 2 on Wednesdays.