Youth and Children
Here you will find all the up to date information about what is happening with youth and children at HTR along with helpful resources for children, young people and their parents.
Children
Family Slot- During our online services we have a small section called a 'Family Slot'. In these fun sessions we specifically do activities, bible readings and short messages that are targeted at children and families. On various occasions we will send out activity sheets for the children to during the week.
If you would like to watch our family slot videos please click here
Pentecost Sunday- On Pentecost will be hosting a 'Film Sunday' for the children and young people. More information will be given nearer the time.
All Age Service- We regularly host 'All Age Services' these are intended to bring the family of God together and for them to grow in their faith. During these services we will do games, prayer activities, creative elements and more. If you would like to see a list of our upcoming services then you can find them below:
Date: Sunday 6th June (10am) - This service and all others will be live streamed.
Theme: Creation Care Project
Our next set of all age services will be taking place during the month of August, please check back nearer the time for more information.
Youth
Youth Social Online- Fortnightly on a Wednesday evening we host a youth zoom social where our young people can come together, play games, talk about current topics as well as how they can practice living a good Christian. We also have various guest speakers from Christian organisations who will come and talk to our young people. Lastly we do send snacks for the young people to enjoy during their zoom session, but this is optional. If you would like to know more about this, or potentially join then please email the church office. Our list of summer term youth zoom socials are below:
Wednesday 21st April 2021
Theme: Overcoming Fear
Wednesday 5th May 2021
Theme: The Importance of Giving
Wednesday 19th May 2021
Theme: Guest Speaker
Wednesday 16th June 2021
Theme: Inclusivity in Church
Wednesday 30th June 2021
Theme: Finding hope and joy
Wednesday 14th July 2021 (This will be our last youth zoom session)
Theme: Fun and Games
In the autumn term we plan to do in person youth groups, more information about that will be given nearer the time.
(Please note that we do not run youth zoom socials during half term)
Please contact the office for more info.
Families
HTR Talent Show- This summer term we will be hosting an online talent show, more information about this event will be given nearer the time.
Newsletter- We do release a termly Children, Youth and Families newsletter to the church and this will inform everyone about upcoming events, Sunday school, activities and more. If you would like to receive this then please email the church office. You can find our most recent one below:
Resources for Families
Care for the Family -This February, Care for the Family are releasing some of their most popular events from last autumn, which will be available for a whole week to watch online for free. For more information you can visit their website for all the details of the various events on offer.
Worship at Home:
Young people:
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Youthscape have created a liveblog around the coronavirus which includes resources for youth groups
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NSPCC livestreaming and online video guidance
Other resources
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Download a really helpful LVA parenting booklet if your child is transitioning from year 6 to year 7 here https://www.lvatrust.org/parent-pack-1
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Here is a resource aimed at helping young families to engage with biblical themes and stories through secular books on anxiety
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Activites and thoughts for different age groups:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/613930636117980/?ref=share
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https://www.pinterest.co.uk/debbieh1605/
Topics include: Major festivals, Under 5s, Film clips, Creative prayer, Colouring sheets, Science, Outside activities, Songs for children , Bereavement
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Digital Family Prayer Adventure https://www.thykingdomcome.global/resources/digital-family-prayer-adventure-map
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Prayer Prod: A reminder to take 10 minutes away from work, chores and home life to be with God.
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Faith at Home / YCW: Faith at Home is a monthly digital magazine for parents to encourage you in sharing and exploring faith at home. Sign up for a free account with Youth and Children’s Work magazine and you can download all current and previous editions.
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Bible Chat Mat: The Go Team at Bath & Wells Diocese have produced these printable mats to encourage faith conversations at home. Colour them in, read the Bible passage and discuss the questions and pray together.
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Engage at Home / daily family prayer & worship activities: Engage Worship are producing a daily simple prayer and worship activity for families to do together using movement, interaction, craft, play and more.
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Bible Podlets: These simple podcasts from Blackburn Diocese Board of Education offer Bible study and discussion suitable for all ages. Each podcast is 15-20 mins long.
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Rend Co Kids: This website has lots of great videos of well-known Rend Collective songs in a child-friendly style.
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Bethel Kids: This is the official Youtube channel of Bethel Kids with videos of all their well-known songs.
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Hillsong Kids: This is the official Youtube channel of Hillsong Kids with videos of all their well-known songs.
Poem
L.O.C.K.D.O.W.N.
is a time to:-
L-isten to God's voice and reflect.
O-bey His word and His teachings.
C-all on Jesus name and be calmed.
K-now what is the purpose of all this.
D-well in His presence. Do not panic.
O-ffer a prayer for everyone's safety.
W-ait and be patient. This too shall passover.
N-uture our personal relationship with Him.