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Families

Something for
every stage.

We value people of every age, just as God does — from tots to teenagers. Whatever stage your family is at, there's a warm welcome and a place to belong here at Hope.

Who we are

Helping families flourish

Hope Families is our ministry for all things families and kids. We're passionate about helping families flourish and building community across the church — from the youngest to the oldest.

We long for every child and their family to experience and know God, and to feel equipped to do everyday life with Him as their partner. We want every child to know they are accepted, valued, and part of a safe community.

A Hope leader chatting warmly with children
We're here to help

Walking alongside you

We love to welcome and support families here at Hope. We'd count it a joy to partner with you as you bring up your children day to day — so please do get in touch, to learn about all the different opportunities that you can get involved in throughout the week.

Get in touch
Kirsty Read

Kirsty Read

Children & Families Lead
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Kate Cascarini, Lead Youth Worker

Kate Cascarini

Lead Youth Worker
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On a Sunday

Hope Kids and Young People

Each Sunday our children gather in age groups to build community and grow their relationship with God. We explore the same Bible story across every group, so conversations can carry on at home through the week.

Learn all about Sundays
Age 0–4 · with a grown-up

Under 5s Stay & Play

A community space for under-5s and their adults to be together and receive from God. Toys, snacks, tea & coffee, space to chat, and a live stream of the preach — you'll leave ready for the week ahead. Private breastfeeding space available.

Age 2–4

Under 5s Kids

Our 2–4 year-olds meet each week for fun, craft, singing and snack time, looking at a simple version of the stories being studied in the primary groups.

Year R–3

Lower Primary Kids

Kids in Years R–3 meet to build community and grow their relationship with God through games, stories, prayer, worship and group activities.

Year 4–6

Upper Kids

For kids in Years 4–6 — everything Lower Primary enjoy, in a more grown-up way, exploring the same Bible story each week.

Young people

Spaces on Sunday for young people to explore faith and friendships.

Year 7–9

Younger Youth

Year 10–11

Older Youth

Year 12–13

College Youth

Sing along at home

Our playlists

Keep the songs going through the week. Pop these on in the car or at home — the same worship your kids and young people are singing on a Sunday.

Volunteers helping at a Hope Families group
We need your help!

Could you join our families Sunday serving team?

We always need more volunteers to help support our Sunday kids and youth work. If you'd love to be part of it, please send Kirsty a message — we'd be delighted to hear from you.

Message Kirsty
In the week

Midweek at Hope

Some of our best-loved groups for children, young people and families through the week — come and join us.

See what else happens midweek
Toddlers playing at The Ark
Babies & toddlers · Mondays 10–11.30am · £1 per family

The Ark

A baby and toddler group at the Middle Brook Centre in term time (excluding bank holidays). Free play, craft and singing, with hot drinks for the grown-ups. Admission closes 10.30am.

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Children enjoying activities together
School-age kids · MBC

After School Club

A relaxed, fun-filled space for school-age children after the school day — games, activities, snacks and friendship. Get in touch with Kirsty for the latest days and times.

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Three teenage lads with their arms around each other at Hope Youth
Year 7–13 · Thursdays 7.15–9pm · MBC

Hope Youth

Grow faith and friendships through a relaxed evening in a café time which will include video games, table tennis, crafts and short talks on life's big questions. For secondary school and college aged young people.

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Students laughing together at Hope
Students · Fridays · MBC & across the city

Hope Students

Join students from across the city who are doing life together and make Hope Church your home away from home.

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Summer highlight

Newday

Every summer we head to the Newday festival together as a youth group to spend a week getting to know Jesus, each other, and making great memories. This is a real highlight of our year.

Find out more about Newday
Safeguarding

Keeping You Safe

Everyone at Hope Church deserves to feel safe and cared for. We have a trained Safeguarding Team in place for children, young people, and adults at risk. If you have a concern, you can contact us at safeguarding@hopewinchester.org.