Church activities and groups
'Following Jesus - † - Caring for all'
Community Coffee Shop
Baby & Toddler Group
Every Thursday in term-time from 10.00am-noon
Toddlers and their parents and carers enjoy some play time and meet with other local families. £2.00 per family per session.
The group's leaders each hold a 'Good Practice' certificate from the Pre-School Learning Alliance.
Contact - Sue: 01371 239836
An exciting opportunity exists for a new
LEADER
For our Thursday morning church-run Parent-Toddler Group
This is a well-established Group with up to 20 families attending regularly. We have a very good venue and resources, with a dedicated Assistant Leader in place.
Payment: £30 per session (plus travel expenses)
For further details and application form, please see the contact page.
LEADER’S JOB DESCRIPTION
BASIC ASPECTS
* The Leader will take overall responsibility for the Group.
* The Leader should be a committed Christian who shows concern and care for all the staff and families connected to the Group.
* Ensure that all staff:
* Arrange with the other leaders (and parents) that the hall is set out in good time, and that at the end of each session all toys and equipment are put away neatly.
* Hold regular staff meetings to make plans/decisions, and hold an AGM each Spring term.
* Ensure that all relevant paper work is up-to-date, and that the Group’s finances are managed in accordance with the church guidelines. (A Group member is usually appointed as Treasurer.)
* Maintain links with Dunmow United Reformed Church, and liaise with the Minister, Church Safe-Guarding & Welfare Officer and Hall Manager.
* Be familiar with the church’s Policy Statement and Information Leaflet regarding work with children, and follow the parts of these relevant to the Group.
OTHER HELPFUL ASPECTS
* Ensure that the kitchen is operated in accordance with Environmental (Health & Safety) guidelines, and weekly check-lists are completed.
* In relation to ‘Early Years Foundation Stage’, have up-to-date knowledge and skills, in order to share relevant information with the staff and encourage good practice.
(June 2017)
Toddlers and their parents and carers enjoy some play time and meet with other local families. £2.00 per family per session.
The group's leaders each hold a 'Good Practice' certificate from the Pre-School Learning Alliance.
Contact - Sue: 01371 239836
An exciting opportunity exists for a new
LEADER
For our Thursday morning church-run Parent-Toddler Group
This is a well-established Group with up to 20 families attending regularly. We have a very good venue and resources, with a dedicated Assistant Leader in place.
Payment: £30 per session (plus travel expenses)
For further details and application form, please see the contact page.
LEADER’S JOB DESCRIPTION
BASIC ASPECTS
* The Leader will take overall responsibility for the Group.
* The Leader should be a committed Christian who shows concern and care for all the staff and families connected to the Group.
* Ensure that all staff:
- Are given clear instructions to enable sessions to run smoothly and safely
- Are encouraged to participate in all aspects of the Group
- Have relevant safe-guarding knowledge
- Are ‘police checked’ (by the DBS, formerly CRB) through Dunmow United Reformed Church
- At least one staff member has a relevant First Aid qualification
* Arrange with the other leaders (and parents) that the hall is set out in good time, and that at the end of each session all toys and equipment are put away neatly.
* Hold regular staff meetings to make plans/decisions, and hold an AGM each Spring term.
* Ensure that all relevant paper work is up-to-date, and that the Group’s finances are managed in accordance with the church guidelines. (A Group member is usually appointed as Treasurer.)
* Maintain links with Dunmow United Reformed Church, and liaise with the Minister, Church Safe-Guarding & Welfare Officer and Hall Manager.
* Be familiar with the church’s Policy Statement and Information Leaflet regarding work with children, and follow the parts of these relevant to the Group.
OTHER HELPFUL ASPECTS
* Ensure that the kitchen is operated in accordance with Environmental (Health & Safety) guidelines, and weekly check-lists are completed.
* In relation to ‘Early Years Foundation Stage’, have up-to-date knowledge and skills, in order to share relevant information with the staff and encourage good practice.
(June 2017)
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Carpet Bowls
Every Monday evening from 7.00- 10.00pm
Meets weekly for informal practice and friendly matches.
All ages and abilities are welcome.Do come along for an evening.New members warmly welcomed.
Tea/coffee and biscuits provided on club nights.
Annual Fee £55. (£27.50 in February and £27.50 in August )
Contact - Peter: 01371 873045
Meets weekly for informal practice and friendly matches.
All ages and abilities are welcome.Do come along for an evening.New members warmly welcomed.
Tea/coffee and biscuits provided on club nights.
Annual Fee £55. (£27.50 in February and £27.50 in August )
Contact - Peter: 01371 873045
Friendship Group
Fourth Tuesday every month
Informal social group with a programme of speakers.
Contact - Molly: 01371 874281
Home Group
Meets monthly, on a Thursday morning
Contact - Rosemary: 01371 875307