Youth: Year 7 plus

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Rock Solid (Sunday Morning)

Who are we? - Our youth meet together on a Sunday morning. We spend time learning more about God through a Bible passage, prayer and discussion, as well as enjoying time together building friendships with games, chat and time to hang out.

What’s the content? - We follow a termly teaching plan, using material from the Urban Saints ‘Energize’ programme. This allows reflection on different Bible passages each week alongside interactive elements of discussion, worship, prayer and games.

What are the practical details? - Our youth join the main church service at 10.30am and remain for the first part of the worship. When indicated in the service the youth leaders then take the young people to their own room to start their programme. We are currently a mixed group of about 20 young people from Year 7 up to Year 13. A short part of the session sometimes involves separating into two age bands for an age-relevant activity or discussion. We have a team of three leaders that are DBS checked and safeguarding trained, and there are always two leaders on duty each week. At the end of the service we join with the church fellowship for refreshments and fellowship. Many of the younger members of the group also attend the Friday night Rock Solid club at the church.

For school years 9-13 only we also run a fortnightly programme on Sunday evenings at the church, called Rooted.

Rock Solid (Friday Night)

Rock Solid youth club runs on Fridays during term time. The club provides opportunities for young people simply to spend time together in a safe, supportive environment with those of their own age. We always include a Bible discussion, where they are helped to explore a theme or Biblical event and consider its relevance to them.

We are a vibrant, popular group, with around 30 members aged 11-19. We gather from 7.30pm to 10.00pm, with a range of activities throughout the year that includes games, tuck shop, Bible discussion, cooking, firepit, and the occasional trip out.

The evening is divided into sections, acknowledging that on occasion some cannot arrive by the start time, so we have gaps during which people can arrive or leave by arrangement with the leaders. These are 8.15pm to 8.20pm, and 9.00pm to 9.15pm, and leaders will facilitate with parents.

We look to cater across the age range, but aim the second half of the evening very much at the older ones, and we use that time to tackle more mature subjects that young people face.

Each term the programme includes a couple of outings. In the past the young people have enjoyed playing adventure golf, games and a barbecue in Nonsuch Park, night hikes, trips to Laser Quest, Ninja Warrior in Guildford or the Sutton trampoline park, 10-pin bowling and travelling into London to see the Christmas lights.

Friday Rock Solid is open to any young person at secondary school. Termly fees are £22, with an evening charge of £2.20 if they are only an occasional visitor.

The Friday Rock Solid leaders are Simon Ellingham and Roy Hellings. If you would like to speak to one of them directly, please Contact Us.

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Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
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Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello

Sunday mornings are our main gathering of the church. The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know beforehand what to expect.

Where and When

We meet at our church in Ridge Road (details here) for our Sunday service starting at 10:30am. For your first visit we recommend arriving 10-15 minutes early to ensure that (if driving) you get a parking space in the car park right in front of our building, and then find somewhere to sit. When you arrive at the main doors you will be greeted by someone on our Welcome Team.

Accessibility: There is wheelchair access to the service. There is a sound loop for anyone who needs it – please let one of our stewards know on your arrival and they will help you to get set up. There is a disabled toilet in the foyer.

Our Service

The service begins at 10:30am with a warm welcome from our minister or one of our leading team. Then follows a time of sung worship, led by our band, and often a short item accessible for all ages. This first part typically lasts approximately twenty minutes. Then, on most weeks (but see also next paragraph), children leave for their groups. The rest of the service includes a Bible-focused sermon, a little more singing, some prayer, and sometimes communion.

However, around once a month – usually on the first Sunday – the service is all-age and all the children stay together with the adults for the whole time. On these weeks we call this a ‘Community Celebration’ and all the service content is accessible for children.

Prayer is always available at the end of the service – just speak to the minister or one of our leading team if you would like this.

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What about my kids?

We have a great programme lined up for children of all ages:

Crèche (0 months to 3 years). Children under 6 months are welcome but must be accompanied by their parent/grown-up at all times.
StoryKeepers (5-11 years) (3-4-year olds accepted when adult is in the church service)
Rock Solid (11-18 years)

Children start off in the main service. We really value worshipping God all together as a church family. Unless it’s our monthly all-age service, after around twenty minutes the person leading will announce that it’s time for the younger members to go to their various activities. You may go with them to drop them off if they are unfamiliar with the groups or if you are unfamiliar with the building.

The children’s group activities vary depending on the age but there is a friendly welcome, Bible stories, prayer, games, videos, quizzes, small groups, craft and hands-on activities. For StoryKeepers please pick your children up as soon as the service finishes, while the Rock Solid group find their way to the refreshments on their own!

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Other Ministries

We also run a specific ministry for women and girls (age 7+) called Flourish and a monthly afternoon tea called Rendezvous for those retired. We hold an occasional Men's Breakfast. Various small groups meet during the week for Bible study, prayer and friendship. See Activities menu for further information.

Get in touch with us to plan your visit

If you would like to come and visit the church beforehand you are more than welcome! Get in touch and we can arrange a time that suits you.

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Next, we will contact you by email to say hello and help arrange anything necessary for your visit.