Children

The Warmest Welcome Awaits Our Younger Members

Bowdon Parish welcomes all children! Find out more about our groups, activities, and events for everyone aged 0-11 below, including information about Sunday services, holiday clubs, and pre-school. There is something for every child in our church and not everything makes it onto our website! All of our groups and activites listed below are for those in primary school or below. If you or your child is in high school, please head to the Young People section of our website!

Kids Church Themes

Click on the link below to see a list of suggested themes for our various children’s groups and Sunday schools taking place within our Parish.

NEW 2025-2026 KIDS’ CHURCH THEMES

Contact Jake

Please contact our Children and Families Missioner, Jake Waddington, if you have any questions about any of our children’s groups or activities using the link below. The Parish Office can also be reached on 0161 929 1537.

Pre-School Age activities

First Steps

First Steps is an interactive and engaging children’s service, filled with lots of fun including: crafts, songs, prayers and stories! We want all children to develop their faith, even from a young age. Everyone is welcome at First Steps from: parents, carers, granddad and grandma! Come along and experience God in a new way!

First Steps also counts towards your monthly attendance if you are collecting stamps for admission forms to Bowdon Church School.

When and Where?

Thursdays during term time – 1:30-2:30pm – All welcome at the Bowdon Parish Centre from 1:15pm!

To book your first session, contact Jake Waddington (Children and Families Missioner)

2025/26 FLYER

Foundations (Toddler Group)

Our Foundations Group, which is our toddler group, is a great way for your little ones to develop key developmental skills. The children are able to communicate and play with similar aged children in a creative and stress free environment.

Foundations meet each Thursday at Bowdon Parish Centre from 9:30am- 11:30am in term time.

If you are a mum or dad, grandparent, carer, nanny or childminder then please drop in to see us!

Refreshments are provided for children and grown ups including tea/coffee, juice, biscuits and toast!

Cost: £2 for 1 child or £3 for 2 children.

Just turn up on the day! All are warmly welcome.

Contact Jake Waddington (Children and Families Missioner)

Primary School Age activities

Zone2 Kids’ Church

In Zone2 Kids’ Church, we aim to inspire and develop the children’s spirituality through fun-filled, spirit inspired activities, music, prayer and more. We use a combination of ‘The Bible App for Kids’ and ‘Urban Saints Energizer’ materials to help us journey through the bible, from the Old Testament to the New Testament, learning about: the life of Jesus, the Christian faith, key themes and how we can apply these to our young children’s lives. Come along and experience the goodness of our God!

We welcome all children. The groupings are:

Creche – Babies up to Pre-school age

Wrigglers- Pre-school and Reception children

Climbers- school years Year 1- 3

We meet on Sundays in term time as part of Zone2 at 10am in Bowdon Parish Centre. Children in Year 4 and above stay in the main service. We spend about 30 minutes together before moving into our different age groups. New children and families are always welcome!

If you are interested in becoming a Kids’ Church Volunteer, either leading a session or supporting our leaders, then please get in touch for more details! We would love to hear from you!

Contact Jake Waddington (Children and Families Missioner)

Choir Trebles

Join our Church Choir as a treble and learn how to sing in a range of styles from medieval to modern as part of a wonderful community! The Choir is affiliated to the Royal School of Church Music and trebles are encouraged to work for awards promoted through that body, which reflect a choristerʼs progress both musically and spiritually.

Rehearsal times are Tuesday 6:30pm–7:30pm and Friday 6:30 – 8pm.

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Bowdon Church School

Bowdon Church School on Grange Road, a lively and successful school, provides a Christian education for primary school children in Bowdon and the surrounding area. The National Curriculum is enriched by a wide range of activities including sport, residential activities, visits and musical performances and productions.

The aim of the school is to provide for all children the opportunity to achieve their full potential in a caring and secure Christian environment.

A very active PTA supports the school and close links are maintained with Bowdon Parish Church and other local churches in the area.

Prospective parents are warmly invited to visit the school, by arrangement with the Head Teacher. Full details of the school, including the admissions procedure, are available from the school or on the website.

Contact the School Administrator