Organisations which hire our building do so with the agreement to operate under their own approved Safeguarding Policy or the St Andrew’s Church Safeguarding Policy. This can be found here
Junior Church
Every Sunday morning for children of all ages. Come to church at 11.00am and after 15 minutes the children go to their own class with their leaders. Bible stories, prayers and craft work. All leaders are DBS checked.
Bible Study
Two house groups meet usually on a Wednesday
one in the afternoon at 2.30pm
the other in the evening at 7.30pm
The venues (and often the dates) do vary, so please check these from the church notices and the website. Reopening dates are not yet agreed.
Prayers for Healing
We meet at 2.00pm on 2nd Wednesday of the month, except in December. Reopening on the 10th July.
Food bank
Worshippers are invited to bring supplies weekly to help the Chesterfield Food Bank. Scouts Parade at the Harvest Service at St Andrew’s and they, together with the congregation, bring forward food stocks to replenish those of the Chesterfield Food Bank. As this is not possible during the Covid pandemic, regular collections are held in the church garden for the Food Bank. These are advertised in the calendar.
The Guild
Afternoon meeting on the last Wednesday of the month at 2.30pm. Speakers and activities. Mainly church members but all are welcome, including men as well as women. Reopening in September
Scouts – 1st Highfield (St Andrews)
Friday evening in term time
6.30 – 7.30pm Beavers (6 – 8 years)
Friday evenings in term time
7.30 – 9.30pm Cubs and Scouts (Cubs 8 – 10 years) (Scouts 10 – 14 years)
Young Leaders
Church Parade Services are normally at 11.00am 3-4 times a year, including Harvest Festival, Remembrance Sunday and a special Christingle service at 6.30pm in December. Parade Services have not yet restarted.
See their website for more information: www.1sthighfield-scouts.co.uk
Jelly Beans Parent/Carer and Toddler Group
The Group meets on a Wednesday morning 9.30am until 11.30am.
Reopening 22nd September 2021
Community Youth Theatre Group
The Group meets on a Wednesday evening at 5.30 – 7.00pm
Reopening date not yet available
Badminton Clubs
There are 3 – two groups for ladies and one mixed. All will welcome new members. Come on a day and time to suit you:
Monday evening 7.15 – 9.30pm.
Thursday morning Ladies 10.00 – 11.00am. Reopening late May
Friday afternoon Ladies 1.30 – 3.30pm. Reopening late May
Slimming World
Sessions: Thursdays 5.30 – 7.30 and 7.30pm – 9.30pm, Fridays 9.00 – 11.00. They meet every week throughout the year.
New members are welcome
Reopened 27th May
Contact Roz Newton on 07837 784415 for details or to book your place. You can also visit their website on www.slimmingworld.co.uk