We love taking the church outside into God’s good creation for family-friendly worship plus craft activities and other adventures.
There are monthly Sunday morning events at St Peter’s, Southborough and monthly Sunday afternoon events, which alternate between St Peter’s and St Lawrence, Bidborough.
Please dress for the weather; wellies are recommended!
Forest Church Sunday School at St Peter's
On the 2nd Sunday of each month during St Peter’s 9.30 service, the children enjoy fun outdoor activities while exploring biblical themes. Our churchyard stretches into the woods, giving us a safe woodland space where the children learn outdoor skills as well as perseverance, teamwork and sharing. We have made shelters, wooden name badges, mud faces on trees and even fire, supervised by a trained Forest School teacher. Suitable for ages 4 and above (younger children are also welcome if accompanied by a parent).
Afternoon Forest Church Services
We meet on the 3rd Sunday of each month for a short time of worship at 3pm, followed by outdoor craft activities and adventures. We alternate between our two churches, but sometimes we are hosted by lovely friends at one of our local farms (Four Winds or Juddwood). We enjoy woodland walks, scavenger hunts, team competitions, plus plenty of mud, sticks, fire etc, and finish off with cakes and biscuits. Children remain the responsibility of their parents at all times.
For further information, please email admin@towerandsteeple.org
Forest Church at Four Winds Farm during the pandemic - on socially distanced haybales
Forest Church at St Peter