This page highlights a selection of resources for Children’s Ministry that our Growing Younger team would like to recommend. In our regular conversations with people and churches across the diocese, we have identified resources that are practical, relevant and inspiring, designed to spark ideas and help address some of the common challenges we share. For a fuller list of recommended resources, please see the link at the bottom of this page.
Toddler Groups
Playtime - Care for the Family- Playtime provides support and advice for anyone interested in engaging with young families in a toddler group setting.
Children’s Groups
Raise Up Faith! Children Ministry resources covering ages 0-14years old. Including worships songs, curriculum templates, videos and resources from Cheeky Pandas. Some resources require subscription fee.
Family Worship
Bubble Church Bubble Church is a Sunday church service especially for babies, toddlers, and young families. It's a puppet-packed, Jesus-centred coffee-and-croissant-fuelled, 30 minute kids and families adventure.
Parent/Carer Ministry
Parenting for Faith Equipping parents and carers to raise God-connected children and teens
Light Party – 31st October 2025
Light party offers churches an opportunity to put on safe fun and hope filled parties for children in our communities in place of Halloween. Check out Scripture Union’s Light Party resource pack for ideas and inspiration: SU 2024 Light Party Pack | Scripture Union
For more recommended Children’s Ministry Resources, click here.
For support with incorporating these resources into your vision and strategy for developing children’s ministry please contact our Children’s Mission Enabler, Christine Muneza. Christine.muneza@durham.anglican.org