Children, Youth, & Families Activities at Dunfermline Abbey
Wonder, Creativity, Fun!
The Abbey Church makes space for people of all ages and stages within the life of our church, not just at Sunday Morning Worship, but also throughout the week.
A Space for Children & Families in a Worshipping Community
Sunday morning worship at the Abbey is often traditional with hymns, prayers, bible readings, a sermon and the Abbey Choir. During these services, there is a wriggly table in the south aisle, with activities for those who like to “do” while they listen.
Activities for Children & Families
The Abbey Church creates spaces of wonder, creativity, and fun for children, youth, and their families during the week with more unique special events held throughout the year
Abbey Kids
Abbey Kids is all about having creative, messy fun and exploring the world around us. Each week, we explore a different theme with activities both big and small. The group runs between 4 and 5:30 pm on Friday afternoons during term time.
Story Time
Come join us for fun and interactive Story Time sessions designed for 3-5-year-olds and their carers. Story Time is a special, welcoming space where you can experience a sense of wonder, and enjoy a gentle atmosphere.
HQ Explorer Passport
Step Into the Green Time Machine: Explore Nature Through the Ages with HQ Explorer PAST-PORT
This summer, families are invited on a time-travelling adventure through nature with Green Time Machine, the latest edition of the popular HQ Explorer PAST-PORT scheme.
Messy and Muddy Church
Messy Church is a way of being church for families and others. It is Christ-centred, for all ages, based on creativity, hospitality and celebration.
Muddy Church is about communities exploring faith together in adventure and outdoor spaces.
4th Dunfermline Abbey Boys Brigade Company & Girls Association
4th Dunfermline Abbey Boys Brigade
Company & GIrls Association meet at
6:30 – 8:30 pm on Fridays
Join us for an unforgettable term filled with fun, friendship, and fantastic activities
Brownies & Guides at Dunfermline Abbey
7th Dunfermline Brownies welcome girls aged 7 to 10 for games, cookery, crafts, badge work, and fun.
9th Dunfermline Guides invite girls aged 10 to 14 to learn new skills, join community activities, go camping, make friends, and have fun.
Interactive, Intergenerational Worship
Throughout the year we hold less formal interactive and intergenerational services that invite those at worship to participate in the service in ways that feel comfortable for them. Often these happen at festival times, including Palm Sunday, Harvest, Celebrating the Summer, and more.
Let’s Create Together
To find out more about any or all of these activities, you can contact our Children’s, Youth, and Families Worker, Matt Baines.