Benefice
Children and Families
Jesus said 'Let the little Children come to me'. The Christian faith is a faith for all ages and the gospel of Jesus is for everyone young and old. We as a Benefice are committed to ensuring there we run activities and events that appeal to all ages. With life in 2024 being so busy and hectic for families we are working very hard to be very deliberate about providing families with opportunities to worship and explore faith which work for them.
Some ways we work with Children and families are:
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Building Church
Looking for something welcoming, creative, and a little different? Building Church at All Saints Leamington Hastings is for everyone — children, adults, regular churchgoers, and those just curious.
Join us for:
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Tea and coffee
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Lego building fun
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Craft activities
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A light evening meal together
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A relaxed time of biblical reflection
Building Church meets on the second Wednesday of each month at All Saints Leamington Hastings from 4pm-5.30pm.
The first session of the 2026/27 academic year with be on 14th October
Children's Choir
Our Children's Choir meets every Tuesday at Willoughby Village Hall, where children enjoy learning new songs to sing at special services at St. Nicholas' (such as Christmas, Mothering Sunday, and Harvest Festival). They also perform short concerts at Galanos House in Southam and eagerly look forward to traditional carol singing around the village at Christmas.
For more information e-mail Kathyrn Watson
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Youth Group
Our youth group is a relaxed, welcoming space for young people in school years 7 through 9 to hang out, play games, and explore the Bible together.
We meet on the fourth Wednesday of every month from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at the St Cuthbert's Room in Knightlow Primary School.
What to Expect
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Games & Snacks: We spend most of the session playing social deduction board games (like Mafia and The Traitors) alongside plenty of snacks.
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Bible Time: We pause for a short, relaxed 10-minute chat around the Bible at the halfway point.
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Cost: Completely free of charge!
Whether you've been coming for years or want to try it out for the first time—and feel free to bring friends along with you—we’d love to see you there.
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If you have any questions, please e-mail Phil
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If you are planning to come along please ask a parent of guardian to fill out our online contact and medical form.
Working with our Church schools
In our Benefice, we are blessed with two Church Schools: Knightlow C of E Primary School, located in Stretton, and Leamington Hastings Academy in Leamington Hastings. Volunteers from across the Benefice actively contribute to the life of these schools by regularly visiting to lead Collective Worship and provide valuable support to the teaching staff. These efforts help strengthen the connection between the schools and the church, fostering a vibrant community of faith and learning for both students and staff alike