Children & Families

Children and young people are very important to us. Jesus said: ‘Let the children come to me. Do not stop them.’ We thank God for all the children and young people we have contact with, from the youngest baby to the oldest teenager. We welcome them to our Sunday services, and love to see them being involved and helping out in whatever way they can. Don't worry about them making a noise during church services! The adults in church would much rather hear children enjoying themselves in worship than not have any children at all!

You will find out more about our provision for children and young people on these webpages. If you are interested in Baptism/Christening or Thanksgiving for the Gift of a Child see the Baptism page.

Family Service

We run our family services usually on the first Sunday of every month at both St Luke's and St Mary's. For more information each month see the list of Sunday Services on our Home Page

Baby & Toddler Group

We are a friendly group for under 5s and their families and carers who meet during term time on Thursdays from 9.30 -11.00am in St Mary's Meeting Room. (Across the road from the church on Banks Lane/Scholar's way)

At each session there are toys, a weekly craft activity for children to take part in and refreshments for both children and adults, including tea or coffee for the adults. 

There is a small charge of £1 per adult which goes towards covering the cost of materials and refreshments.

If you are looking for somewhere to meet other families in the area, enjoy a chat over coffee and tea or simply a place where children can play together and make new friends why not join us at one of our sessions?

We look forward to welcoming you to our group!

Clare and Anne

Messy Church

Messy Church is "Church for families, children and adults". We run it one Thursday a month at St Luke's Church (3.30-5pm) and one Thursday a month at Riddlesden St Mary's Primary School in the school hall  (3.15-4.45pm). To book please text or email one of the clergy.

Come and join us as we hear stories from the bible, sing songs, pray together and complete exciting craft activities.  We even finish each session by eating tea together (lunch on Good Friday!).