Maggie Blair our Families Pastor shares updates about whats happening in her role and the church.
As Families Pastor, I love the privilege of working across our church community and connecting with people of all ages.
The first half of 2026 has already been full of wonderful opportunities to build relationships both within the church and across the wider community. As we continue planning alongside the rest of the church teams, we’re excited to offer an even wider range of activities and events for families in and around Romsey throughout the year.
As our church family continues to grow and thrive, I’m especially keen to develop more opportunities for junior-aged children and teenagers. While we really value events where the whole family can spend time together, we also hope to create spaces where younger people can build their own friendships, community, and support networks.
If you’d like to be part of supporting children and families in the life of the church, I would love to talk with you about how your time, skills, or passions could become part of our fantastic volunteer community.
June is the National Month of Prayer for Toddler Groups.
This special month is part of the 1277 Make Them Count initiative—an ecumenical movement supporting church-based toddler groups across the UK. The name reflects the approximate number of days (1,277) between a child’s birth and starting nursery education. The vision is simple but powerful: to make these early days count—for children, their families, and the communities that support them.
The early years are full of precious moments of growth and development, but they can also be a challenging time for parents and carers, sometimes marked by questions or loneliness. Through toddler groups, we have the opportunity to offer support, connection, and hope. Children benefit too—learning how to engage in social spaces, building relationships with trusted adults, hearing about God, and beginning to grow in faith.
During June, churches, individuals, and toddler groups across the UK are encouraged to pray in three ways: in groups, for groups, and across groups.
This year’s theme is “The Good Shepherd”, based on John 10:14–16.
As part of this initiative, our little “sheep” have been sent to join a larger flock that will be displayed in Parliament on 1st June, helping to raise awareness and support among MPs and other guests for the many toddler groups serving families across the country.
Throughout June, there will be plenty of ways to get involved:
- Join a prayer meeting – 1st June and 29th June, 10:15–11:15am in the church
- Watch weekly reflections and prayer videos – shared via email and on social media
- Use daily prayer prompts – available on social media for your personal prayer time
How might you join us in praying this June?
The twin of our little she has been sent off to join the flock going to the reception at Parliament on the 1st June.
Our little Sheep to help us during the National Month of Prayer for toddler groups
Can you help give this sheep a name?
Ask the littleones you know or suggest a name yourself.
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