Children & Families

Children and families work is very important to the Ripon and Lower Dales Mission Area.

This page provides information about groups, events and resources for children and families.

Allhallowgate Play Café @ Allhallowgate Methodist Church Ripon HG4 1LG

Soft Play and Toys for babies and pre school children 4years and under.

Every Friday (term time) 10am – 12 noon (tidy up starts at 11.30am)

£3 per family with refreshments available to purchase.

Facebook @AllhallowgatePartyCafe
Email Allhallowgateplaycafe23@gmail.com

Brick 2 Brick

Retelling Bible stories all with your favourite building blocks. Fresh ideas, hands on Suitable for all ages and a relaxed feel.
With time to free build- All you need is your imagination.

Our last session we watched the Good Samaritan retold using bricks- and then had a go at building the scene ourselves.
(photos on this page)

Our next session is on Christmas Eve 10.30am – The Nativity Story. (poster on this page to share with friends and neighbours.)

J.A.M.

Jesus and Me is the ecumenical 'messy style' worship that our circuit helps to run in both North Stainley and West Tanfield primary schools. We have also recently added J.A.M. Extra sessions that are open to all the family. Look out for forthcoming events that will be advertised here. Click on the pdf on this page to access the latest edition of J.A.M. at Home which provides you with ideas that you can do at home. You can also still access the previous J.A.M. at Home Sessions.