St. Margaret's Sunday School

The Sunday School at St. Margaret’s is known as KAOS (Kids’ Activities On Sunday). It caters for children from about 2 years old (who usually come with one of their parents) to age 12 (the end of Primary School). There is also a program for the early high schoolers. The children are very much integrated into the early part of the Sunday Service, often assisting with readings, prayers, bringing forward the elements etc. and the Worship Leader always has a time with the children before they depart for their activities.

The Seasons of the Spirit material, which follows the lectionary, is used and so there is often reinforcement of the stories which have already been presented in the morning service. Truths from the Bible stories are drawn out as appropriate to the age group in different ways through drama, games, songs and craft activities. A strong emphasis is on making sure the stories are presented and known. The group enjoys singing and songs are often a meaningful way of internalising the truths of our faith.

Another important experience has been in cultivating an awareness of needy children in developing areas of the world. The group has been most responsive to fund raising for the education and lives of children in Africa and East Timor especially. They have been involved in Trivia Nights, making bookmarks, African Soup Days and Cappuccino and Cake Days with great enthusiasm and success.

A highlight is the Children’s Christmas Service held each year in December when the Christmas Story has been presented in many fresh and interesting ways but always with the baby Jesus at the centre of things. Our most recent one had farmers asking for water rights (Shepherds) and the Wise Men being Al Gore, Lowitja O’Donoghue and Fiona Cook and the baby born in a storeroom at Royal North Shore Hospital!

Busking for East Timor

Christmas Play

Harvey’s Kids’ Address

Office: 02 6248 0282 Email: st_marg_uc_act@bigpond.com

Office hours: Tues, Weds, and Fridays, 9.30am to 12.30