Children, Youth & Families
From babies and toddlers all the way up to Year 13s - there's a place for all young people at St Paul's! We're here for authentic connection without obligation, creating a safe and supportive environment where parents and families feel welcomed, accepted and supported and kids and teenagers can explore faith, build lasting friendships, and simply have fun. St Paul's is an Inclusive Church and we welcome all children to our events, including those with additional needs and differing requirements. If you have any questions about an activity or would like to speak with someone about how best we can accommodate your child please get in touch.
Sunday Groups
Kids aged 4-8 years and Youth aged 9-17 years
During the 10.30am service on 1st, 3rd & 4th Sundays
No booking required
A huge range of activities from arts and crafts to problem solving plus fun games and the occasional Praise Party! We love to have fun and get into scripture and learning about God. Our older youth discuss the Bible readings each week and are encouraged to join in or lead prayers if they would like to. Each week our activities tie in with the topic of the main church sermon so that families can share their thoughts on the same subject.
All-age Café Church
For the whole family together
Each 2nd Sunday of the month, 10.30am
No booking required
Relax and enjoy church with children. You can move around and fetch another drink or snack as often as you like during the service. We learn about God together through accessible talks and activities that younger people will enjoy. You may even get to meet our favourite visitor - Eddie the donkey!
Football Church
Free sessions for year 2-6 and year 7-13
3rd Sunday each month, 2-3pm and 3-4pm
Booking is required
In partnership with Ambassadors Football, St. Paul's is excited to bring you Football Church—a monthly session designed to build community around the game and the person of Jesus. Held on the third Sunday of every month at FSM Nottingham (Rushcliffe School), these sessions are a safe, high-energy space for children and young people of all abilities to sharpen their skills and have a blast. Each hour is packed with fun, featuring a professional warm-up, skill-building drills, and small-sided games to finish. During the half-time break, we take a moment for a short thought about the Christian faith and the life of Jesus, keeping the vibe inclusive and encouraging for everyone. These sessions are fully funded, meaning they are completely free for you to enjoy! Because we want to keep things safe and fun for everyone, pre-booking is essential. If you’re ready to get on the pitch or have any questions, get in touch with Sue to book your spot! Year 2–6: We ask that carers stay onsite to cheer them on. Year 7–13: Carers are welcome to hang out or simply drop off and collect later.
Messy Church
For younger children and their parents and carers
Each 3rd Saturday of the month (except August), 3.45-5.30pm
Booking preferred but please do come anyway if you don't get round to it!
This is completely free family event including a meal for the children. Messy Church is all about creativity and celebration! We have some songs and a short Bible story in church, then head into the hall for lots of arts and crafts activities. Expect papercrafts, play dough, glue, sequins, glitter, painting and biscuit decorating to name just a few. There's also a space for babies and younger toddlers with sensory toys. We provide a free buffet meal for the children and at the end of the afternoon everyone takes away an activity sheet and a craft to try at home. Come along and get creative!
Craft Club
For younger children and their parents and carers
Mondays and Tuesdays in school holidays, 9.30-11am
See the calendar for dates. No booking required
Free art, craft and play sessions for younger children to enjoy with their parents and carers. Each session has a different, seasonal theme and we offer several tables of activities to get stuck into! Look out for papercrafts, messy art and creative experiments to enjoy as well as a range of sensory toys.
Toddlers at St Paul's
For pre-school age children and their parents and carers
Every Wednesday in term time, 10.15-11.30am
No booking required
Come along to meet and play, find friendship and support. We have crafts, puzzles, construction, small world play and a home corner to enjoy. There's also a soft mat area with toys for babies and younger toddlers. Help yourself to refreshments from the self-serve area. Each session finishes with some singing together. Let us know if it's your birthday - we'd love to sing Happy Birthday and celebrate with you!
Make a day of it!
Café on the Corner is open 7 days a week if you want to stop by for lunch, snacks and drinks. Check out the kids meal deal! If you're still full of energy after your visit, Boundary Road park with a play area and large open space is right opposite the church and we are also just a few minutes walk to Sharphill Woods.
Youth Space
Drop-in and free drink for children in year 6 and up
Every Tuesday in term-time, 3-4pm
No booking required
Looking for a place to unwind after the school bell rings? We’ve been hosting our Youth Space @ St. Paul’s for over a year now, and we’d love to see you there. This is a relaxed environment where you can chill with friends, use our free Wi-Fi to scroll and unwind, or get involved with games and activities organised by our friendly team. Depending on the season, we move between the fresh air outside and our warm indoor space and there is always a free drink on offer - refreshing mocktails in the summer and cosy hot chocolates in the cooler months. While these sessions are primarily aimed at those in Year 6 and above, we are a welcoming space for families of all shapes and sizes, as well as childminders. Stay and hang out in our community cafe or simply grab a drink to go as you head on your way. Everything we offer is a gift without obligation, rooted in our values of providing a safe and supportive spot for the local community.
Saturday Youth
For young people in year 6 and up
Each 1st and 3rd Saturday in term time, 7-9pm
No booking required
Saturday Youth is the place to be on the first and third Saturdays each month! Whether you’re here to dive into big questions about faith and discover what the Bible has to say about life today, or you just want a reliable spot to hang out, there’s a place for you here. We balance our time between high-energy fun, chilling together and making space for those big faith questions. You can get stuck into indoor and outdoor games, and join us for trips out like bowling or escape rooms. Of course, no Saturday night is complete without snacks—we’ve got a fully stocked tuck shop and "epic" milkshakes to keep you going. And it’s the perfect environment to read, discuss, and reflect with friends who are navigating the same journey as you. Saturday Youth is also about making an impact on the world around us. We want to hear about the causes you’re passionate about, whether that’s organising a local litter pick or taking the lead on a fundraiser for your favourite charity. One of our highlights is our annual sponsored sleepout, where we put our values into action together. If you're ready to join the fun or want to find out more, do get in touch!
