Groups and Programmes for Children and Young people at St Mary’s

Rector sitting with children at a picnic

We want our church community to be open to all, where we can learn and have fellowship together, and build up our service and contribution to the life of the local community.  We have activities for children of all ages from babies to young adults. Contact us for more information about our current groups.  Read about our safeguarding policies here

Children’s and Families’ Ministry Coordinator

Clare Reeves is our Children’s and Families’ Ministry Coordinator in a role shared with St Gabriel’s Aldersbrook

Clare coordinates and supports ministry with 0-17 year olds and their families across St Mary’s Woodford and St Gabriel’s Aldersbrook. Clare’s experience and creativity. is leading us forward in discovering and sharing Jesus’ love with our communities.
Clare has lived and worshipped in Woodford all her life with a short move to Canterbury to study Psychology at Kent University. She is one of three generations currently worshipping at St Mary’s Woodford!
She lives in Woodford Green with her husband Ricky and son Max.

Junior Church

Children at St Mary's Church

Sunday mornings 10am
Cake and chat for teenagers Sunday evenings

Young people and children of all ages are welcome at all our groups and activities. Please contact us for more information.

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Rainbows,Brownies,Guides

Rainbows, Brownies, Guides

Meet Weekly at St Mary’s

Girls and young women are challenged by new adventures; develop personal faith and values; make friends and have fun; develop a sense of tolerance and justice; learn teamwork and leadership; appreciate the environment; learn about the world, its people and cultures.

Find out more here

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Wanstead Church School

St Mary's children at a picnic

Some of the children who regularly attend St Mary’s Woodford go to Wanstead Church School.  Children from families who attend worship regularly and are recorded as members at St Mary’s Woodford qualify under the admissions criteria for Wanstead Church School (point 5)