Our Children, Youth & Families Ministry is dedicated to helping children, young people and their families grow in faith, friendship, and community. Through engaging activities, worship, and supportive relationships, we create a welcoming environment where children and young people can explore the Christian faith, ask questions, and develop a lasting sense of belonging within the life of the church. We partner with parents and carers to nurture faith at every age and every stage.

Please read on below for details of our activities on Sundays:

📧 For more info, contact childrensministry@solihullparish.org.uk

The Journey Service
Sundays 9.30am – St Alphege Church
Welcome to the Journey – a two-part worship experience designed for all ages, with movement, exploration and community at its heart.

We begin together in church, where each week’s theme is introduced in an accessible, lively way. There’ll be action songs, a Gospel reading, and the chance to share bread, wine, and God’s blessing as we focus on the Sacrament.
This first part lasts around 30 minutes and is designed to help everyone — from the youngest to the oldest — worship side by side. Then, as the name suggests, we continue the Journey together to the Oliver Bird Hall.

Here, children and young people head into age-specific themed activities, while adults are invited to dig deeper into the week’s theme, exploring scripture and discussing together. This second part lasts about 30 minutes and keeps us all centred on God’s Word in ways that suit every age and stage.

Although we hope you’ll enjoy experiencing both parts of The Journey, its modular design means you’re welcome to come to either or both — whatever best fits your day.
The Journey will be our regular pattern of worship, alongside our monthly All-Age Service (usually on the second Sunday) and special celebrations such as Mothering Sunday and Easter Day.

All Age Service
Sundays (usually 3rd Sunday) 9.30am – St Alphege Church
Our All Age Service is a vibrant Eucharistic celebration where the whole church family stays together from beginning to end.

We begin with the Liturgy of the Word, featuring a short Gospel reading, an interactive talk, and prayers that invite everyone to take part. During the Liturgy of the Sacrament, children and young people are welcomed to gather around the Communion Table before all are invited to receive bread and wine, or a blessing.

Participation is at the heart of this service. Young people serve as acolytes, supporting our serving team, while music is led by our worship band and singers from Minims and Juniors. We usually finish with an upbeat, joyful song, complete with shared percussion instruments, before being sent out to share the love of Jesus in our daily lives.

For those who cannot join us in person, the All Age Service is streamed live on YouTube and available afterward via the parish website.

St Alphege Church Choir

We have opportunities for children from Year 1 upwards to join our choirs, from Minims for our youngest singers, to Junior Choir for children in Years 3 to 6.  

Minims
Thursdays (during term time) 5.20pm-5.50pm – St Alphege Church

Our youngest singers are five- to six-year-olds. They enjoy a singing and musical fun session just before Junior Choir practice on Thursdays: starting at 5.20 and finishing at 5.50pm, overlapping to just ten minutes with the Juniors, who always enjoy helping them along! 

Junior Choir
Thursdays & Fridays (during term time) (times vary) – St Alphege Church

The Junior Choir is for girls and boys in school years 3 to 6. They rehearse together twice a week: on Thursdays and Fridays, and they sing at services three times a month: a Parish Eucharist and an Evensong (both with the Senior Boys) and an All-Age Holy Communion with the Worship Band. From year 7 (in special cases, year 6) they move up to the Senior Girls’ or Senior Boys’ Choir.

Find out more by visiting our Choirs page or by contacting our Director of Music, Chris Thomas.