On Tuesdays
Playtime
'Playtime' at St Stephen's Church is a playgroup for 0 to 5-year-old children and their carers. It's held on Tuesday mornings during school terms, 9:30am-11:30am. For more information please fill out this form.
On Fridays
Friday Kids
'Friday Kids' is an after-school group for kids in Kindergarten to Year 5. It is held on Friday afternoons during school terms, from 3:30 to 5:00pm. For more information, please fill out this form.
Why send your kid to Friday Kids?
Friday kids is a fun, safe & meaningful afternoon for kids. We love seeing kids and their friends from our local schools each Friday as we explore Jesus and have fun together. The afternoon involves games, free play, afternoon tea, bible stories and craft. It’s a great place for your child to make friends, develop social skills and strengthen their spiritual health.
Please register your child by clicking on the button below. Once registered your child is welcome to join us any week. Cost $5 per week.
On Sundays
We love welcoming families to our 9:30am Sunday service, where kids have a fantastic time learning about Jesus in a way that’s fun and engaging!
Children start in the main service, joining in with singing and a short, all-ages Bible talk. After that, they head to their age-specific programs, where they explore the Bible through stories, games, activities, and hands-on fun.
Sunday Kids
Gumnuts (0-5yo): A playful space where little ones sing songs, hear Bible stories, create simple crafts, and enjoy free play in a purpose-built room.
Gum Leaves (K-2): Kids discover that the whole Bible points to Jesus through exciting games, songs, memory verses, and creative activities.
Blue Gum (3-5): A group for kids who love asking big questions! We dig into the Bible for answers while enjoying fun challenges like obstacle courses, skits, and team games.
Sunday Mornings
Sunday Youth
We love creating spaces where young people can ask big questions, build great friendships, and grow in their faith. Whether you’re in junior or senior high, there’s a place for you!
Junior High (Years 6-9)
Sundays during 9:30am service
Junior High starts in the main service before heading out to dive deeper into the Bible. Each week, we explore God’s Word, tackle big questions, and grow in our knowledge and love of Him.
Senior High (Years 9-12)
Sundays 4:15-5:30pm
A space for older teens to dig deep into the Bible and wrestle with what it means for all areas of life. We love hanging out, having real conversations, and eating food. Afterward, we head to the evening service together.
on friday evenings
HPS
HPS meets every Friday evening during term time to explore what it means to know and love Jesus. For years 6-9 and runs from 6:30pm to 8:15pm.
We play games, hang out, have fun, laugh a lot, share our lives, learn about Jesus, explore life, pray and finish with supper.
If you’d like to hear more about what we do, you can fill out this form, give us a follow on instagram @halfpastsixyouth or you could come and check us out on Friday!
Midweek
SRE
St Stephen's coordinates Protestant/Anglican Special Religious Education (SRE) at Willoughby Public school with a team of experienced teachers from local churches. Members of our congregation also teach at Chatswood Public School, Artarmon Public School, Willoughby Girls High School, and Chatswood High School.
We are committed to the safety of all children and youth who attend our programmes
Child Protection (Safe Ministry) Training
St Stephen's Church is committed to the safety of all children and youth who attend our programmes. St Stephen's staff and all leaders of each children's/youth ministry complete Child Protection (Safe Ministry) Training through the Sydney Diocese of the Anglican Church and have a current, ongoing NSW Government Working With Children Check (a Police Check). To find out more about Safe Ministry: CLICK HERE