Kids Church has three separate groups running each Sunday with age appropriate bible teaching and activities for each age group. Little Church, for children aged 1 to 5, Infants Kid Church, for K to yr 2 and Primary Kids Church, for year 3 – 6. See below for more information on each group. There is also a Junior MAC Youth program running concurrently to Kids Church for older siblings in year 6 – 8.

Lauren Dewhurst will soon begin as our New Children’s Minister in January 2026! She will be replacing Kelly Peter’s who is stepping down from the role but will continue to serve in the Kids Ministry Team.

Lauren will oversees our Monday afternoon kids’ club and our Sunday morning kids’ program. She will also be involved in the organisation of our July Holiday Kids Club Clubs, Church Camps, SRE assemblies and Christmas and Easter events.

Little Church is a creche program for children aged 1-5 year olds . It begins before church so parents have time to settle their littles one in. Drop-off currently starts from 9.50am. From February 2026 their will be two services with children’s programs! One at 8.30am and one at 10.30am. When these services commence drop-off will be at 8.20am for the first service and 10.20am for the second service.

Little Church kids are dropped off and collected from the playground gate (see below) and enjoy playing in our outdoor area, sand pit, ball, pit and cubby house, riding bikes and scootering! After some yummy morning tea, they then head inside for singing, story time and craft. There are dress ups, dolls, car tracks and other toys to be enjoyed inside before pick-up time. Our 0-5 co-ordinator, Cat Shirtley, oversees Little Church, while Glenda Lord, heads up the program and oversees a wonderful team of volunteers and parents.

Little Church is Coordinated by Glenda Lord. Glenda loves young kids and has served as the coordinator for Little Church for over 10 years.

Glenda is supported by a team of adult leaders, parents and junior volunteers with a adult to child ration of 1:5.

All volunteers have a WWCC and have completed safe ministry Training.
 

Infants kids church is for children in K to Yr2. Our time together is a fun, exciting and interactive time that helps children grow and develop a friendship with Jesus and with each other. Our program usually involves singing, memory challenges, games, story time, small groups and craft! Kids are then served morning tea as their parents come to pick them up at 11.30am.

 
Infants Kids Church is coordinated Alex Pevely who is an occupational Therapist with years of experience working with children. Alex is supported by a wonderful group of caring and supportive volunteers.

Primary kids church is for children in yrs 3- 5. A fantastic team of leaders provide fun and age appropriate activities older kids. They sing, play games, learn memory verses and meet in small groups as they learn about God’s love for them. The primary group meets in the basketball court which provides a great space for fun and energetic activities!

Primary Kids Church is headed up by Bethany Lewis. Bethany is a full-time primary teacher and has served in the children’s Ministry at Menai Anglican since she was a teenager. Bethany is joined by a dedicated and passionate team of volunteers.

Partnering with parents in growing their children to know and love God is our prime focus. The family spot talk helps demonstrate to parents the language they can use to talk to their kids about the passage we are all learning about. Many parents also support Kids Church by volunteering on the Holiday program roster during the holidays and leading in the July Holiday Kids Club.