CHYPS is for young people
CHildren and Young People on Sunday is part of our morning service
Our children and young people gather with the rest of the congregation at the start of the service, then leave after about ten minutes for their own activities. If it’s a communion service, they will leave earlier but return to join in the celebration of Holy Communion (All are welcome to communion, including children).
About once a month (usually on the third Sunday, but not always! ) we have an All Age Service when the children do not leave: we are working on involving our Young People in the planning of these services.
CHYPS is for children 3 and over, who are happy to be left with our volunteer leaders. If you have younger children, you are welcome to use our children’s area in the Sanctuary with books and quiet toys.
Currently we have a small number of younger children attending regularly, and an active group of older children (secondary school age) who are exploring what faith and church might mean to them. Older children can also attend JAM, sharing lunch and music on the second Sunday of the month: for details contact Fi Waddingham outreachworker@salisburymethodist.org.uk
You might also be interested in Mixed Blessings, a service for children up to age 7 and their families, which happens on the afternoon of the second Sunday of each month. See the Worship page for the next date.
If you have any questions about CHYPS, please contact Paul Butler chyps.leader@salisburymethodist.org.uk