Horizon Kids

Kids Are a Big Deal

Kids Are a Big Deal

Kids Matter at Horizon

We believe in the incredible potential of our kids to impact the world with their faith. We are a church where kids can grow in their relationship with God, feel safe, and experience His love. Through fun and engaging activities, our kids are taught biblical truths that help them understand who God is and how they can live out their faith in everyday life. We want every child to know they’re loved by God and part of a community that will support them as they grow in their faith.

Horizon Kids - Sundays

Horizon Kids - Sundays

Our Horizon Kids program runs every week as part of our Sunday 10am services for ages 4 up to Year 6. Kids head out together after the worship for a time of fun and learning about Jesus in a safe environment. 

Babies & Toddlers

Babies & Toddlers

Do your little ones make noise? You don’t need to worry – at Horizon we love kids and the noise and energy they bring! If at any point your kids (or you) need a break or you need a quiet place to feed (though feel free to feed in the service), there are chairs set up our parent and infant space with toys and a live video feed of the service.

What Parents Need to Know

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  • Our Horizon Kids program starts after our time of worship each service. Kids stay in the main service for worship because we believe it’s important for kids to feel a part of the whole church as well as seeing their parents worshipping as a model to learn from.
  • Each week our leaders deliver an engaging lesson to help our kids understand more about who God is and the plans that He has for their life. This often includes games, a Bible story, a discussion and a creative activity.
  • The program goes for about 30 minutes (while the sermon is happening in the main hall)
  • Parents are asked to come and collect their kids from the kids rooms once the service is finished.

Yes, you are welcome to come in with your kids for any of the following reasons:

  • They are new/unsure and need help settling in.
  • They have additional needs and you would like to support.
  • You want to see how they are going or what happens in Horizon Kids.

If you come in, please follow the instructions of the leaders at all times.

All our leaders and helpers are passionate about making sure your kids are safe at Horizon Kids. In particular we have:

  • Formal child and vulnerable people policy and procedures in place which are regularly reviewed.
  • All our leaders and helpers are required to have current Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) checks.
  • All our leaders have completed a formal child safety course relevant to church settings with regular refresher training.
  • We do referee checks on our kids volunteers to make sure they are suitable to be working with kids.
  • We have minimum numbers of leaders or helpers required at all times for safety and so that no one is alone with the kids.
  • Our safer churches representative is Pastor Greg (a retired school principal and one of our pastors). Any concerns or questions can be raised with him and will be kept in a strictest confidence.

You do not need to register ahead of attending a service.

On your first visit we ask that you let one of the team know if there is anything that we need to know (such as allergies, behavioural needs, toileting issues etc.).

If you decide to make Horizon your church home, we will ask you to complete one of our registration forms. This means we have your details including your number if we need to contact you quickly in an emergency, as well as any allergies/support needs for your child that we need to be aware.

You can provide your details on Sunday, or fill out the Connect Card online.

If something goes wrong, someone will come and get you or give you a call/text on your phone!

For toileting, if your child can toilet independently they will be able to do so – our toilets are located next to our kids space so that we can make sure kids get to and from the bathrooms safely. If your child can’t toilet independently we will contact you to come and help them.

We learn a new memory verse every month (or so) at Horizon Kids – find out what it is in the weekly Church email and say it along with your kids during Church announcements.