Youth & Children
We love children and young people at Avenue and we are committed to “telling the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the LORD” (Psalm 78:4).
We’re committed to:
Faithful Bible teaching
Teaching the Bible (all of it!) to children and young people in a way that is appropriate for their age and understanding.
Partnership with parents and families
We want to partner with parents in discipling their children and young people by helping them learn about Jesus.
Best practice safeguarding
Motivated by God’s character and concern for the vulnerable, we seek to ensure all of our ministries are safe places to learn about Jesus.
Sharing the gospel and our lives with children and young people
Through teams of volunteers who teach, pray for, and model to the next generation what it means to trust in Jesus in our daily lives.
Above all, we love children at Avenue because Jesus loves children (see Mark 10:13-16) – and so we seek to love them the way Jesus first loved us.

Youth Groups at Avenue
During term time, we run two free youth groups, ‘Ace’ and ‘Source’, which usually meet at Avenue Primary School. They are led by DBS-checked leaders, and any child or teen who would like to attend is warmly welcomed, regardless of belief or none.
Ace
Years 3-6, Thursday evenings
Ace usually runs from 18:30 to 19:45 on Thursdays for children in school years 3–6.
Come along to learn about Jesus and His amazing love for us through games, Bible stories, fun, and plenty of running around! For more information, contact Joe Hawkins.
Source
Years 7-13, Sunday evenings
Source usually runs from 18:00 to 19:30 on Sunday nights for children and teens in school years 7–13.
It’s a time for games, space to talk, ask questions, and enjoy life together as we explore the Bible and consider what it means for us today. For more information, contact Mark Bland.