Welcome!
St Andrew’s is a church for all ages — whether you are young, old, or in-between, you are more than welcome here. One of the things we love to be is a church where young people are known, valued, and supported to grow in faith and friendship together.
Our youth work and groups are hosted and led by our youth worker, Jess Finlay, along with an amazing group of volunteers. We are a youth group for all young people in our local community, whatever your background or beliefs (you don’t have to be a regular church-goer to come!) — if you are aged 11 to 18 and would like to come along to try youth group out, get in touch with Jess for more details.
Sunday Evening Youth Group
Our Sunday Youth Group is a space for 11 to 18s to meet together, socialise, grow in confidence, and share ideas. We meet at St Andrew’s Hall once a month, from 5:30 pm to 7 pm to hang out, talk about life and faith, and enjoy dinner together.
Sunday Morning WHY Group
Our WHY Group is for all those aged 10-15 who want an opportunity to go deeper into the Bible and explore creative ways of praying. We meet at 10 am on the second Sunday of each month at St Andrew’s Hall before going over to church for communion.
Games ‘N Lunch
Games ‘N Lunch is for those 10-18 who want a chance to hang out after church. Twice a term on a third Sunday, we meet upstairs in St Andrew’s Hall to enjoy some lunch together and play board games from 11:30 am to 1 pm.
Youth Socials
Youth Socials are for those 10-18 who want to keep building friendships and have some fun together. Once or twice a term, we get together to have some food and hang out. In the past, we have gone bowling, climbing, punting, watched a movie, had Christmas parties and more!
Cafe Catch-ups
Cafe catch-ups are for those 11-18 to meet one-on-one or in small groups of two or three with our youth worker in a cafe such as Stir in Chesterton or the Locker on King St. There is no prescribed frequency or agenda, with some young people choosing to meet up as frequently as once a month and others on occasion. Cafe catch-ups provide a space to chat, share what’s happening in life, and ask questions. You do not need to regularly attend youth group to meet up for a chat!
If you would like to donate to our work with young people, visit our Giving to the Youth Fund page.
St Andrew’s has a Safeguarding Policy which is actively applied and monitored.
Our Parish Safeguarding Officer is Linda Holmes