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. We also offer bags of worship for children during the service. Each bag includes a storybook and a range of activities to enable children to feel part of worship. A card within the bag offers advice on how to use the bag for adults accompanying children. Please ask those welcoming you at the door if you would like to have one for your child.
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.
Welcoming Children, Youth, & Families Throughout the Week
The Abbey Church creates spaces of wonder, creativity, and fun for children, youth, and their families throughout the week. The links below will take you to dedicated webpages for more information and specific contact details for each group.
Abbey Kids – ‘A Creative Space for Families in the Heart of the Community’
Story Time for 3 – 5 year-olds & their carers – ‘Bringing Stories to Life in Fresh & Exciting Ways!’
Uniformed Children’s & Youth Organisations at the Abbey
4th Dunfermline Abbey Boys Brigade Company & Girls Association – ‘The Adventure Begins Here…’
Brownies & Guides at Dunfermline Abbey – ‘Through fun, friendship, challenge and adventure we empower girls to find their voice, inspiring them to discover the best in themselves.’
Activities for Children & Families Throughout the Year
Bricks of Wonder – ‘Celebrate Creativity!’
Lego-building workshops on a theme to inspire creativity and wonder. Past events have included building a scale model of Dunfermline Abbey, recreating the Easter Story, and exploring Space.
HQ PAST-PORT Explorer – ‘Free, Fun, School Holiday Activities for Children & Families’
Explore Dunfermline’s Heritage Quarter during the Spring, Summer, & October Fife School Holidays. Grab your PAST-PORT and complete all four activities to collect stamps and earn a certificate. Past themes have included ‘Green Time Machine’, ‘Famous Faces’. ‘Summer Safari’, and ‘All Aboard!’
Messy Church – ‘It’s Church, but Not as You Know It.’
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 – ‘Wander & Wonder Together.’
Muddy Church is about communities exploring faith together in adventure and outdoor spaces. Several times a year, we head out to Pittencrieff Park for trails that promote wonder and fun. Every child who completes the trail receives a goodie bag. Previous trails include Valentines, Windy Days, and our popular Pumpkin Trails.
To find out more about any or all of these activities, you can contact our Children’s, Youth, and Families Worker, Matt Baines, at cyf.dunfermline.abbey.church@gmail.com.
