Fetter Lane, London - Oct 2025

‘Tiny but Mighty’ was our theme for an August play scheme for young children and their parents/carers at Fetter Lane, taking advantage of the space afforded by our historic burial ground. Building on successful one-day sessions during half terms, the outreach group, including members of the congregation, ministers and our friends, Abby and Phil Howe from Chelea Salvation Army, agreed to try a three-afternoon ‘Holiday Club’.

Bible stories about seemingly insignificant people who made impressive contributions were our inspiration. For example, the story of David and Goliath was the idea around which we built (literally as it happens) one of our outdoor activities. Over the previous weeks, we had collected recyclable materials including boxes of all sizes, packing material, cardboard tubes, even foam scaffolding covers. Over the three afternoons, the giant and a couple of its friends took shape. On day three, two large catapults were built and the children worked together launching beanbags to topple the giants.

Other activities, just as creative, included decorating cupcakes, working with clay, stone (bug) painting, a ‘tiny things’ scavenger hunt, sock puppets, butterfly prints, mini-Olympics and much more. Over the three days we welcomed around 25 children and their parents, some repeat visitors and some who were joining us for the first time.

Each afternoon ended with Chapel time, when we gathered for a story around our theme, then a lively and meaningful, puppet show, and a song with plenty of actions to show how each of us can ‘shine from the inside out so the world can see You live in me.’ October half-term – just around the corner.

Sr Cynthia Dize