Parent-led Toddler Group In Headingley
This group is not currently running
This is a parent-led group and is not a part of St Chad’s Church. All newcomers welcome – just come along.
Contact Joy McLean for more information: 07960 596 691
Tuesdays 1.15pm – 2.45pm during term-time
St Chad’s Parish Centre, Large Hall
Suitable for all ages from babies to school age.
Entry only £1.50 per family.
There are lots of ride-on cars, craft activities, dress up, baby area and much more. Tea/coffee is available for the adults and juice/water and fruit for the children. A chance for you to meet other mums, dads and carers and for your child/children to use some energy and make some new friends. Singing at the end.
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An introduction from Sam.
I have been happily married to my husband, Chris, for nearly 24 years, and together we have been blessed with two wonderful sons, Alexander and Daniel. Family life has always been at the heart of who I am, and it has shaped both my journey of faith and my sense of calling.
I came to faith at the age of 16, and from that moment, my relationship with God has continued to grow and deepen. Over the years, my faith has become stronger and more central to my life, guiding my decisions, sustaining me through challenges, and shaping my sense of purpose. For a long time, it has been evident—not only to me but also to others—that I have been called to ministry.
Throughout my career, I have primarily worked in nurseries and schools, supporting and nurturing children and young people. These roles have given me a deep appreciation for the importance of community, care, and encouragement in helping others flourish. In addition, I had the privilege of serving as a families worker in an inner-city church in Bradford, where I was able to walk alongside families in their faith journeys and experience the richness and diversity of church life in that context.
I was born in Bradford and lived there for many years before our family moved to Oxford for Chris’s training. More recently, we have moved to Horsforth, where Chris has taken up the incumbency post at St Margaret’s.
I am now about to complete my training at St Hild Theological College, and I am excited about what lies ahead. I look forward to being part of the church family across the Headingley and All Hallows team—getting to know you all, walking alongside you in your journeys with God, and seeing people grow in their faith.
God bless,
Sam