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Kids on Sundays
Children are always welcome at church in our parish
and we are blessed by them!
The Children’s Sunday Program is part of the Sunday Worship and is prepared to
help children absorb the rhythm of the worship service and be encouraged
in creative response to the story or theme for the day.
Other special happenings such the Christmas Eve
Nativity in the grounds at St. Andrew's, where children dress up for this
special story of our faith attract large numbers of local and holidaying folk.
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Music and Storytelling Playgroup
Run by Reverend Christine Barren, a
qualified Music Teacher
A great chance for children to
have a simple introduction to music making
Opportunity for parent and child
to spend time together in a creative playgroup session.
Playgroup activities and
refreshments provided by a team of enthusiastic volunteers
No fees
When?
9.30am to 11am on Thursdays during
school term
Where?
St Andrews Church and Parish Hall 35 Lyons Street Rye
Enrolments
Contact the Parish Office Phone 5985 1399. It
is essential to book as there is a waiting list. Enrollments for the following
year will be taken from the end of November.
Volunteering
To ask about becoming a volunteer
contact Convenor Pat Spencer via Parish Office Phone 5985 1399
Come and See 
About 40
pre-school children, along with their mums, and the occasional dad
So that the groups are not too
big we work in two groups – half have a music and storytelling session first,
while the others enjoy playgroup and then come to music.
The music is a mixture of
recorded music and familiar songs. There are lots of percussion instruments for
the children to play and even babies as young as 6-8 months can join in the
music
Playgroup
time is in the hall, where our team of 8 volunteers, (two are retired
kindergarten teachers), organise our creative craft activities.
We are
also able to offer the services of Sue Boggan , a qualified family counsellor.
Morning
tea is provided for everyone
Music and Storytelling Playgroup started with
two goals:
- The first
is to give young mums the chance to get together get together, especially
those who have moved to the Peninsula from elsewhere and do not have a
network of family and friends
- The second
is to provide a creative base for children that can be built on as they
grow older
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Musik Makers Program
A
music education programme for those at three and four year old kindergarten
Run
by Reverend Christine Barren , a qualified Music Teacher
A
beautifully structured Australian written course which leads into more formal
education when children start school.
When?
Friday mornings during school term
Where?
St Andrew's Church 35 Lyons Street Rye
Contact
Christine
or phone 5989 8620.
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Tell
Me A Story 
Sunday School with a difference!
Primary school children are welcome to come and learn
something of the Christian story, enjoy a variety of craft activities and share
some afternoon tea.
Parents are welcome to stay.
When?
The
third Sunday of the month between 2.30pm and 4.00pm
Where?
St
Andrew's Church 35 Lyons Street Rye
Enquiries
Reverend Christine Barren or phone 5989 8620
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Jumping
Jacks Junior Band
An
informal band of young musicians ( 8 – 15yrs) who come together occasionally to
play in services at St Andrew's and St John's.
Rehearsals
Held
on Fridays prior to a performance
Enquiries
Reverend Christine Barren or phone 5989 8620
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Youth
Group
The Youth Group with members in
secondary college, working or at university has unfortunately gone into recess, as since the departure of our curate, Rev'd Hans Christiansen, no leader has been found.
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