Youth
A significant feature at Christ Church is the work with children and young people. On a Sunday there are around 60 children and young people involved in various groups. We are thankful to God for the committed team of volunteers who share in leading the children and young people in building a relationship with Jesus. Indeed, 'building relationships' is at the heart of what we do with youth and children's work at Christ Church. We pray that all the children and young people will build an ever stronger relationship with Jesus and serve him at home and at school.
Regular Activities
| Activity | Age Group | Day/Time |
| Creche | 0-3 years | Sundays, 10.30am |
| Scramblers (Adventurers) | 3-5 years | Sundays, 10.30am |
| Climbers (Adventurers) | 5-7 years | Sundays, 10.30am |
| Explorers (Adventurers) | 7-9 years | Sundays, 10.30am |
| Pioneers (Adventurers) | 9-11 years | Sundays, 10.30am |
| Pathfinders | 11-14 years | Sundays, 10.30am |
| Re:fill | 14-18 years | 2nd Sunday of each month, 10.30am |
| Youth Cafe | 12-18 years | Thursdays, 3.00pm to 6.00pm at London Street URC |
| TGIF | 12-16 years | Every other Friday during term-time, 8:00pm to 9:30pm |
Children
Kids' Club
Bring your friends to Christ Church Chineham for crafts, food, fun and games.
Kids' Club takes place 5.00-6:30pm usually on the second Saturday in the month, check the notices for the next date.
Adventurers (0 - 11 years)
Four different groups, plus the crèche, meet on Sunday mornings; to learn more about Jesus and the Bible. The groups are Scramblers (3-4 year olds), Climbers (5-6 year olds), Explorers (7-8 year olds) and Pioneers (9-10 year olds). We have lots of fun, and craft, games, songs, and stories are usually on the agenda. All focused on building a relationship with Jesus.
Schools
Christ Church has good links with the three schools in the parish and ministers from the church regularly take assemblies and welcome them on visits to the church.
Youth
Pathfinders
Pathfinder sessions consist of games, activities, Bible study and prayer. One Sunday a month is used for sharing and prayer where we remember those in need and pray for them. Pathfinder sessions are high energy and saturated with fun. Previous study topics have included death, an overview of the Bible and the recent Lift the Label campaign looking at trade justice, debt and exploitation.
T.G.I.F.
On every other Friday during term-time, a youth club open to all youth in Chineham of secondary school age. The purpose of the club is to provide somewhere to meet friends and socialise. The format is very informal with games, music and a tuck shop. 'Thank God It's Friday' provides a safe environment in which to build relationships and encourage people into the church building. Please contact the Parish Office for the specific dates of TGIF sessions.
the edge: chineham youth congregation
- following the Youth Alpha series that culminated in a number of young people being baptised on the 18th April 2004, a new format of evening services was started.
- designed for all aged 11-18, but open to everyone
- aimed at those seeking to follow Jesus, as well as those just looking.
- a mixture of worship, sharing, teaching and prayer.
consult the services page for details.
re:fill
re:fill is aimed at the over 14s, who are themselves involved in some way (i.e. leading edge discussion groups, helping with the under 11s work on a Sunday morning, doing SongPro etc.). We pray together and discuss a different subject each time. The idea is to feed those who themselves are giving out themselves. At the end of the session we join the service again and take communion.
Youth Cafe
The Youth Cafe provides a safe place with good food and good environment where 11 to 18 year olds can chill out. Staffed by volunteers from a number of churches in and around Basingstoke, the cafe is run in London Street United Reformed Church situated in Basingstoke Town Centre.
