Junior Pathfinders

Who can be a Junior Pathfinder?

Any young person who is in school years 6-8.

Where and when do we meet for worship?

On Sunday mornings in our Church in Gorse Ride School at 9.45 a.m. (Yes, we know teenagers like their sleep, but they DO come!) The young people come straight into their discussion group, but join the main service just before communion. On the first Sunday in the month Pathfinders can join the normal eucharist or come to Alive@11 . Some do both.

Who leads the group?

At present we have three leaders, all CRB checked. We’re not teenagers, but we are friendly!

How do Junior Pathfinders help in Church?

Many come to the Alive@11 service in a helping capacity, running the crèche mat and operating the laptop for computer assisted presentations. Some of the Junior Pathfinders are members of the Music Group which plays at Alive@11 services.  They also serve regularly, assisting the celebrant in the communion service.

Are there other events for Junior Pathfinders?

Yes. External trips and other activities are organised on a termly basis. We try to programme things the people enjoy, so have been bowling and Lazerquesting in the past, as well as to the St James Youth Group pantomime.

Do Junior Pathfinders help with charity fund-raising and community events?

Yes! Some members have helped to prepare the Harvest Supper flowers, others have helped at school fairs and and made and sold cards. They took part in a Blue Peter appeal.

What else?

We hope to move our young people forward on their Christian journey by a combination of discussions based on the Roots teaching material, plus a charitable/social programme which includes fellowship activities they enjoy. The group is small but very friendly. Join us!