Kids Ministry
We believe that kids are precious and important! We’re committed to train children in the way they should go (Proverbs 22:6), and pass on God’s story to the next generation (Psalm 78:4-6), so that they too will put their trust in him (Psalm 78:7) and make more disciples for Jesus (Matthew 28:19).
Alongside our weekly Sunday kids programs at 10am and 5pm, there are a range of children's ministries that run across each week and during school holidays to help kids know the Saviour who loves them.
Below is snapshot of these ministries, led by our committed leaders.
10:00AM Service
Sundays
5:00PM Service
Sundays
Explore - Kids Holiday Program
Mini-Explore 2025
Run in the middle of the year, Mini-Explore is a kids holiday program that is for one day only for kids in Kindy up to Year 6. It’s a great chance for them to play awesome games, watch funny dramas, create brilliant crafts, hear amazing talks, eat delicious food, sing great songs, make new friends and explore the Bible together!
Mini-Explore is running 21 July 2025. We’re going to become rock stars, explore a wonderfully musical world as we look at the stories in the Bible and discover more about Jesus!
Find out more details here.
Come and be an explorer in July!
Explore 2026
Save the date!
Tuesday-Friday 20-23 January 2026
Kids during the Week
Adventure - Friday Afternoon Kids Group
Embark on an exciting journey of faith and friendship with our brand new Kids Club – Adventure!
Held every Friday afternoon from 4:45 PM to 6:30 PM during school terms at the church. Adventure is a great space for kids to read about God in the Bible as we run games, talks, activities, group times and crafts. It’s high energy and high fun after a long week at school and a super time to make new friends together.
Adventure is for all kids in years 3-6. We’d love to see you at Adventure each Friday!
Playtime - Wednesday Morning for Young Kids
Playtime happens every Wednesday morning during the school term. We meet from 9:30am-11:30am at the church. If you are a parent, grandparent, or carer of someone aged 0-5yo we would love to have you join us! Please register yourself and your kids for the Playtime so we know that you’re keen to come!
SRE - Special Religious Education at School
SRE is a great chance to learn about Jesus at school! Families are invited to sign their kids up to be a part of the ‘Combined Christian’ classes at Normanhurst Public School on Wednesdays and Normanhurst West Public School on Thursdays.
St Stephen's Preschool
Established by members of the church and its leadership, St Stephen’s Preschool is a community based not-for-profit preschool that has been part of the local community for 50 years.
The preschool provides a quality learning framework within a Christian environment, which enriches every child in collaboration with families and the wider community.
It is proudly rated exceeding under the National Quality Standards and is managed by a board consisting of church, parent and community members.
The preschool operates between 8:30am-4:00pm during school terms for kids aged 3-5yo.
Kids on Sunday 10am and 5pm
10am Toddlers
For our young kids (1-2yo) we have a great crèche space for them to hear Bible stories, make crafts, sing songs, play games and have fun together! Our trained kids team are ready to provide for them and help little minds hear big truths.
10am Preschool and Kindy
SERIOUS PLAY is the place to be for our preschool kids (3yo-K)! Our team of leaders help them understand big truths from the Bible in fun ways including talks, games, crafts, memory verses and songs!
10am Infants
VINE is the group for our infant kids (y1-2)! They’re encouraged to grow in a personal relationship with Jesus as they discuss the Bible together through activities, play and group times.
10am Lower Primary
DIVERS is for our lower primary kids (yr3-4) and is a great space for them to dive deep into the truths found in the Bible! It’s always a fun and energetic time as we learn together about Jesus!
10am Upper Primary
ANCHOR is our last group on Sunday for our kids (yr5-6). As they continue to trust Jesus, our hope is that he will be their anchor through life and that they stick with him all through their life!
5pm Kids
5PM KIDS is run Sunday afternoon for all the kids of the service (K-yr6)! It’s a great place to learn about Jesus, play games, make crafts as we think deeply about the truths in the Bible.
Kids at St Stephen's is lead by:
Josh Vallentine
Kids and Families Minister
James Beck
Student Minister