We offer a wide range of activities for children and young people at Christ
Church both as part of the family of the Church and in separate groups
sponsored by the Church.
Sunday
10.45am Family Church Service where all ages are welcome.
There is a crèche provided for the very young but parents may keep their children in Church if
they wish.
Footsteps (3 – 6 years) and Seekers (7+ years) are part of our Junior Church who meet in their
own rooms after sharing in the first part of the service in the Church. Junior
Church use Roots material in their preparation.
First Sunday Group – on the first Sunday each month, the older children and young people meet.
Most months during each school term, the 10.45 am Service on the third Sunday
takes the form of a Parade Service, led by the minister, assisted by children
and young people from the various organisations. These services are very
interactive!
Monday
17th Ipswich (Turret Green) Scout Group meet during term time.
Beavers 6 – 8 years from 5.45 – 7.00 pm
Cubs 8 – 11 years from 6.30 – 8.00 pm
Scouts 11 – 14 years from 7.30 – 9.15 pm
The Scout Group is sponsored by Christ Church and its name of Turret Green is a
reminder that it was formed more than 75 years ago at Turret Green Baptist
Church, which is now part of the fellowship at Christ Church. Boys and girls
are welcome to apply to join.
Contact Group Scout Leader, Richard Hale 01473 414304
Tuesday
Tots + meet from 9.30 – 11.30 am during term time.
Tots + provide a meeting point for parents and small children (0 – 3 years) where the children can enjoy meeting others and engage in play and
various activities while the parents socialise and enjoy coffee provided by the
‘Church Grandmothers’. This is a very popular group which now takes over the whole of the ground
floor of the Christ Church halls!
Contact Carolyn Mackender 01473 256496
Wednesday
1st Ipswich Boys Brigade and 7th Ipswich Girls Brigade meet during term time.
1st Ipswich Boys Brigade
Anchor Boys 5 – 8 years 6.15 – 7.30 pm
Contact Kathy Lankester 01473 729778
Junior Section 8 – 11 years 6.15 – 7.45 pm
Company Section 11 – 18 years 6.30 – 9.00 pm
Contact Captain Paul Wilmot 01473 726996
Object – The Advancement of Christ’s Kingdom Amongst Boys
For information on the Boys Brigade go to
Tacket Street Boys Brigade Old Boys Association
– see Adult Activities
Explorers 5 – 8 years 6.15 – 7.30 pm
Juniors 8 – 11 years 6.15 – 7.30 pm
Seniors 11+ years 7.00 – 8.30 pm
Motto – Seek, Serve and Follow Christ – through Fun and Games, Arts and Crafts and Helping Others.
Contact Captain Anne Durnford 01473 727790 or
Friday
Guides, Brownies and Rainbows meet during term time
2nd Constable Rainbows
5 – 7 years 5.00 – 6.00 pm
8th Ipswich Brownie Pack
7 – 10+ years 6.00 – 7.30 pm
10 – 14 years 7.00 – 8.30 pm
Contact Ruth Strudwick 01473 723924 or
There is often a waiting list for Brownies and Guides!
Rainbows, Brownie and Guide Companies are sponsored by Christ Church
