Held on the third Sunday of the month at 11am.

We start by worshipping together, then the children are accompanied by our team across to the Institute, for their own special 40 minute session. There are Bible stories, crafts, games, singing & prayers. Afterwards they receive either communion or a blessing with their family. Children’s Church is for children aged 3-10/11 years. Children under 3 are welcome accompanied by an adult.

Claines Junior Bishop – a proud tradition.

One of the most popular and widespread customs of the Church in the middle ages was the appointment of a Boy Bishop on the feast of St Nicholas, a custom that continued until the reign of Mary Tudor. The tradition in Claines was re-established in 1971 and has been maintained every year since. The Claines Junior Bishop has their own alb, cope, mitre and stoles made by various congregation members over the years. They wear a cross and ring and carry the Claines Crosier, a medieval silver Crosier, found during renovations in the Mug House. Since 2011, girls as well as boys are invited to apply and they are known as Junior Bishops. The highlight of their term is to preach the sermon on Christmas Day.