Things to do with children before worship
Sit where your child is able to see what is happening at the front of the church. Don't sit at the back so as not to cause a fuss - we don't mind fuss!
Point out the pulpit, altar, lectern, organ, etc. Explain how they are used. (Pulpit - where the preacher delivers the sermon from, altar - the table at the front where Communion is celebrated, lectern - the people reading the lesson will read from here, organ - go and visit Mr Shilling or Mrs Childs our organists and say hello - after they have finished playing at the end of the service!)
Look for colour and symbols in the windows and pictures. Explain that all of these things remind us of God's love and care.
Count all the crosses in the church. Tell your child that the cross reminds us of Jesus.

