Children and Young People
Children and Young People are an integral part of the worshipping community of all three churches.
Sunday Schools
Immanuel and St Paul’s churches both have a Sunday School for children up to the age of 11, which meets during the main Sunday Morning Service. Just turn up on a Sunday morning and you will be made very welcome.
Parish Youth Group
Our Parish Youth Group grew out of the group of young people who were prepared for Confirmation in February 2023, and it has since become a lively and welcoming part of parish life.
The group meets on the last Friday of every month for an evening of fun, friendship and fellowship, with plenty of opportunities to relax, get involved and spend time together. Members also regularly join us for our Friday Praise services.
The Youth Group brings together young people from all three of our churches and is open to children and young people aged 8–15. Whether you already come along to church or are completely new, you’ll be made very welcome!
Interested in joining us?
Please complete the application form below.
For more information, contact the Parish Office on 01254 382 147 or email parishofossy@gmail.com.
Puppet Ministry
The Puppet Group ‘No Strings Attached’ is an enthusiastic group of young people who work hard to bring our puppets to life. They regularly appear at services across the parish, particularly Friday Praise and the One Parish Celebration Services. They are based at St Paul’s church, and often rehearse on a Sunday Morning, new members are always welcome.
Uniformed Organisations
We welcome the Uniformed Organisations to our Family and Parade Services on the first Sunday of the month at St Paul’s Church.
Brownies, Guides, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts all meet weekly in the parish and are always on the lookout for more members and helpers. We would love to restart Rainbows, if you could help please contact the parish office.
St Andrew’s Church of England Primary School
“Respect, Achievement, Fun”
St Andrew’s Church of England Primary School has growing links with Immanuel Church. They are actively involved in events in the parish and the wider community and have close partnerships with the local Children’s Centre, the local library, and Civic Theatre. To find out more, visit:
https://www.standrewsprimary.com/
https://www.facebook.com/standrewscep/#
https://www.instagram.com/st_andrews_cep
St Paul’s Church of England Primary School
“Working, Learning, Playing and Worshipping Together”
St Paul’s Church of England Primary School has close links with St Paul’s Church. The school visit the church on a regular basis and are actively involved in projects and services in church throughout the year. The school is supported by a number of members of the congregation on their Governing Board. To find out more about St Paul’s School, visit:
http://st-pauls.lancs.sch.uk