Charter for Children in the Church

1. Children are equal partners with adults in the life of the church.
2. The full diet of Christian worship is for children as well as adults.
3. Learning is for the whole church, adults and children.
4. Fellowship is for all - each belonging meaningfully to the rest.
5. Service is for children as well as adults.
6. The call to evangelism comes to all God’s people of whatever age.
7. The Holy Spirit speaks powerfully through children as well as adults.
8. The discovery and development of gifts in children and adults is a key function of the church.
9. As a separate community we must learn to do only those things in separate age groups, which we cannot in all conscience do together.
10. The concept of the Priesthood of all Believers includes children.

This United Reformed Church Children’s Charter has many uses:

• Create your own Charter for Children in the Church
• Encourage discussions with P.C.C.’s. and other Church Meetings
• Pin it on your Notice Board

If you would like a copy of some questions to explore this Charter further, please contact

Jane Leadbetter, Children’s Work Adviser
Tel: 0151 705 2167
Email: jane.leadbetter@liverpool.anglican.org