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A Safe, Joyful Place to Meet Jesus
From babies to school leavers, our children's and youth ministry is built on three things: clear safeguarding, age-appropriate Bible teaching, and a genuinely fun morning. Children are warmly welcomed at GGC.
- DBS-checked volunteers
- Two-adult rule
- Signed-in & out by you
Your Child's Safety Comes First. Always.
We know that bringing your child to a new church takes trust. So before we tell you about the fun, the songs, or the crafts — we want you to know that every choice we make about Sunday morning starts with safeguarding.
Every volunteer working with children at GGC is DBS-checked. Every group is run with a minimum of two unrelated adults. Every child is signed in and signed out by their own parent or guardian on a digital register. And every concern, however small, is taken seriously and properly recorded.
You'll always know where your child is, what they are learning, and who is with them. If at any point you'd like to step in or take them out, you are welcome to do so without explanation.
A Place for Every Age
- 0 – 3 years
Tiny Steps
Babies and toddlers are warmly welcomed in the main service alongside their parents, with a comfortable buggy-friendly area at the back. A separate quiet feeding and changing room is available for parents who'd like privacy at any point during Sunday.
- Stay with parent · Feeding room available
- Buggy-friendly access from the entrance
- 4 – 7 years
Little Lions
Our youngest dedicated group meets in their own room during the main service. We open with songs and a Bible story, then move into age-appropriate crafts, games, and prayer. The whole hour is built around big truths told in simple words.
- Bible story · Songs · Craft · Free play
- Two DBS-checked volunteers minimum
- 8 – 11 years
Lighthouse Kids
Our older children's group dives a little deeper. We open the Bible together, ask big questions, run games and discussions, and help children connect Scripture to their everyday lives at home and school.
- Bible study · Discussion · Games · Worship
- Two DBS-checked volunteers minimum
- 12 – 18 years
Anchored Youth
A space for teens to belong, ask honest questions, and grow in faith without pressure. Anchored Youth meets during the main service on Sundays, with regular midweek socials and termly residential trips.
- Bible discussion · Q&A · Socials · Camps
- Two DBS-checked youth leaders minimum
Our Safeguarding Standards
DBS-Checked Volunteers
Every adult working with under-18s holds a current Enhanced DBS certificate, renewed every three years.
The Two-Adult Rule
No child is ever alone with a single adult. Every group is run with a minimum of two unrelated, DBS-checked volunteers.
Sign-In, Sign-Out by You
Children are signed in by a parent or named guardian and can only be collected by the same person, verified at the door.
Trained on Reporting
Every children's volunteer completes annual safeguarding training and knows exactly how to raise a concern — including externally if needed.
🛡️ Designated Safeguarding Lead contact details are on our safeguarding policy page. Concerns can also be raised directly with the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000.
The Children's Sunday Rhythm
- 11:00 am
Arrival & Sign-In
Walk your child to the kids' check-in station, sign them in on the tablet, and meet the volunteer team for the morning.
- 11:30 am
Together in the Main Service
Children join the start of the main service for the opening songs and welcome — a chance to worship as a whole family.
- 11:45 am
Children Head to Their Groups
Children are walked together by two volunteers from the main service into their age-group rooms.
- 12:00 pm
Bible, Craft, Games
Each group has its own structure — a Bible story or study, an activity, and a chance to ask questions and pray together.
- 1:00 pm
Pickup
Children are returned to the main hall and signed out by you. We'd love to share a quick word about how the morning went.
“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.”Mark 10:14
Pre-Register Your Child
Pre-registration speeds up your first Sunday — we'll have your child's details on file ready for sign-in, so you can walk straight in. It's optional but recommended. All information is held in strict confidence and used only for safeguarding and emergency contact.
A Sunday Built With Your Child in Mind.
Bring the whole family. Sign your child in. Go and worship in the main service knowing they are safe, loved, and learning about Jesus. We'll see you Sunday.