{"id":16464,"date":"2026-07-05T18:55:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-05T18:55:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stmaryshorsham.org.uk\/?page_id=16464"},"modified":"2026-07-05T19:23:30","modified_gmt":"2026-07-05T19:23:30","slug":"youth-and-children","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.stmaryshorsham.org.uk\/index.php\/youth-and-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Youth and children"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-e2fkpj-96a26fff375f193ce83cd6a20f60c08e\">\n.avia-image-container.av-e2fkpj-96a26fff375f193ce83cd6a20f60c08e img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-e2fkpj-96a26fff375f193ce83cd6a20f60c08e .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-e2fkpj-96a26fff375f193ce83cd6a20f60c08e av-styling- avia_animated_image av-animated-when-visible-95 right-to-left avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_heading  avia-builder-el-first '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"906\" height=\"100\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-2710 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-2710 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.stmaryshorsham.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/internal_view.jpg\" alt='' title='internal_view'   itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stmaryshorsham.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/internal_view.jpg 906w, https:\/\/www.stmaryshorsham.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/internal_view-300x33.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stmaryshorsham.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/internal_view-450x49.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 906px) 100vw, 906px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-bwpv47-3c2bd55f9639462a1bd990f9d9bc0a58\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-bwpv47-3c2bd55f9639462a1bd990f9d9bc0a58{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-bwpv47-3c2bd55f9639462a1bd990f9d9bc0a58 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-bwpv47-3c2bd55f9639462a1bd990f9d9bc0a58 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-bwpv47-3c2bd55f9639462a1bd990f9d9bc0a58 av-special-heading-h3  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Youth and Children<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ao0n0n-231d10cf7bba0da55c4b18309e48ced6 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div class=\"av-special-heading av-32lqur-4596c2dec3f965bc9e414d2aa9b4b1ef av-special-heading-h3 avia-builder-el-0 el_before_av_textblock avia-builder-el-first\">\n<h3 class=\"av-special-heading-tag\"><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section av-366k77-f28cbc4c0a698c63da8a87cf1d4ddb65\">\n<div class=\"avia_textblock\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">St. Mary&#8217;s provides a broad spectrum of activities for all ages and interests. We are keen to help everyone feel at home and part of the St. Mary&#8217;s Church family. One way this happens quite naturally, of course, is when people start to get involved by serving at St. Mary&#8217;s in practical ways.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">We would be delighted if you would like to offer your time and talents for specific roles around the church. There is more information about what that might look like here, or you are welcome to message us below to begin the conversation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Creche \u2013 10am service<\/strong><br \/>\n\uf0b7 What is required: Helpers to set out toys, welcome parents &amp; children, play with children aged 0-3 in the side chapel during the 10am service until Communion, and clear away.<br \/>\n\uf0b7 Frequency: Helpers are on duty approximately twice per term depending upon numbers<br \/>\n\uf0b7 For more information:\u00a0 Church Office \u2013 01403 253762<\/p>\n<p><strong>TGI Fridays Helpers<\/strong><br \/>\n\uf0b7 What is required: Adult helpers for Friday night youth club for 11 \u2013 18 year old\u2019s. Build relationships, supervise games\u00a0such as table tennis, football &amp; operate tuck shop. Occasional: Trips out to trampoline parks, climbing, ice skating etc.<br \/>\n\uf0b7 Frequency: Part of a rota \u2013 at least once per month but preferably twice. Friday nights from 6:45 \u2013 9:15. \uf02a<br \/>\n\uf0b7 For more information: Lee Buck via the Church Office \u2013 01403 253762<\/p>\n<p><strong>Youth Ministry<\/strong><br \/>\n\uf0b7 What is required: Adults to help work and share faith with young people (particularly ages 11+) at St Mary\u2019s. A range\u00a0of roles are required from teaching\/supervising on Sunday mornings with The Core to one off events and\u00a0weekends\/weeks away with Parish groups.<br \/>\n\uf0b7 Frequency: Part of rota for Sunday mornings 9.30 to 11.00 am; Monthly Sunday evenings 7.30 to 9.30 pm; One off\u00a0weekends\/weeks in School holidays.<br \/>\n\uf0b7 For more information: Lee Buck\u00a0via the Church Office \u2013 01403 253762<\/p>\n<p><strong>Children\u2019s ministry<\/strong><br \/>\n\uf0b7 What is required: Adults to work with our Family &amp; Children\u2019s Worker to help staff and run our various groups and events for children. Frequency: As required on a rota basis<br \/>\n\uf0b7 For more information: Linda Baker (email: families@horshamstmarys.org.uk)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Little Footprints<\/strong><br \/>\n\uf0b7 What is required: Help to set up, clear away and host this Parish parent\/toddler group.<br \/>\n\uf0b7 Frequency: As needed on Friday morning<br \/>\n\uf0b7 For more information: Church Office \u2013 01403 253762<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Please note:<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\n<em>Admission to some of these ministries is under the authority of the Vicar and Churchwardens. 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