Under 18s

We believe Jesus wants to meet with us - whatever age we are!

We've got exciting programmes that have been designed to help our under 18s connect with Jesus and each other in interactive, age-appropriate ways.

Click the tabs below to find out more about each group.

Under 1s

We'd love to help families with under 1s really engage in the whole festival.

Age range: Those under the age of 1

What to expect

For those of you with youngsters under the age of one, provision has been made for you at the back of the Info Point for you to access should your child become restless or need to have some space. This is a self-led provision.

Crèche

This year crèche is a Stay and Play where we will be having so much fun learning about different gospel stories and worshiping the Lord, as well as playing games and other activities

Age range: 1-2 year olds

What to expect

The crèche provision is a Stay and Play, with parents/ carers staying with their little ones. This is open between 10:45 am and midday, where members of our team will be ready to welcome you and your child. Please note that if you want to make arrangements with your friends, you are free to bring two other children (so a total of three) and be responsible for those three. This way you can share the care and get to have at least one session in the Big Top without kids!

3-5s

We can’t wait to see you at More Together 2026! We have planned an action-packed fun morning for the 3-5 years olds.

Age range: 3 to those about to start Reception

Theme: Fishers of people

We will be looking at stories from the gospels and exploring Jesus’ invitation from Mark 1:17; “Come, follow me, and I will make you fishers of people”. Expect lots of fish and fishing nets!

What to expect

We will be having a fun-filled morning with times altogether - singing action songs, enjoying hearing Bible stories, and learning memory verses - and time in smaller groups with crafts, snacks and sharing together. Your child will be in the same small group each day, with children grouped together by the churches they attend. They will be cared for the same helpers, which will help them build friendships among the children and helpers over the course of the weekend. All of our helpers are part of local RM churches and have gone through a safe recruitment process.

We are expectant that God is going to meet with us throughout the mornings and our hope and prayer is that all of the children encounter Jesus and are encouraged in their faith.

Kids (Reception - Year 2)

We can’t wait to see you at More Together 2026! We have an action-packed line up for our kids group.

Age range: For those finishing school years Reception to Year 2

Theme: Fishers of People

In the children’s ministry at More Together 2026, we will be transported to the shores of Lake Galilee, where we will be looking at stories from the gospels and exploring Jesus’ invitation from Mark 1:17; “Come, follow me, and I will make you fishers of people.”

What to expect

The mornings will involve a live worship band, a brand-new song written especially for the children this year, a fantastic drama of the Bible stories and a carousel of games, activities and creative prayer.

Your child will be in a group led by the same leaders each day, which will help them build friendships among the children and helpers over the course of the weekend. We are expectant that God is going to meet with us throughout the mornings, especially in our ministry times and our hope and prayer is that all of the children encounter Jesus and are encouraged in their faith.

Kids (Years 3-6)

We are so excited to share our plans for the Kids Ministry at More Together 2026! Our sessions are a fantastic opportunity for children to learn, grow and have fun. Most importantly, we long to see them encounter Jesus in a powerful way.

Age range: For those finishing school years 3 to 6

Theme: Fishers of People

In the Kids’ Ministry at More Together 2026, we will be transported to the shores of Lake Galilee, where we will be looking at stories from the gospels and exploring Jesus’ invitation from Mark 1:17; “Come, follow me, and I will make you fishers of people.”

What to expect

The sessions will take place in the mornings, and involve times of worship, up front teaching and a carousel of small group crafts, activities and prayer. Each day we will also be joining the younger kids group to see stories from the gospels brought to life through the live drama. It’s not to be missed!

While in previous years children who are equivalent to Year 6 age have joined the youth sessions at More Together, this year they will remain with others in Key Stage 2. In recognition of their age, these children will be given additional responsibilities within their teams as ‘Team Helpers’.

Youth (Years 7-11)

We have a fantastic programme for youth this year at More Together!

Age range: For those finishing school years 7 to 11

Theme: Putting the first things first

When Jesus taught us how to pray, he was teaching much more than words to repeat — he was showing us how to put the first things first. This year at More Together Youth, we are exploring the Lord’s Prayer and discovering what Jesus prioritised and why. Through Bible teaching, small group discussions, creative responses, and testimonies, we want every young person — whatever their stage of faith or experience of church — to encounter Jesus and step forward in the journey of discipleship.

What to expect

Years 7 to 11 have regular sessions both in the mornings and the evenings, running at the same time as the adults’ sessions. The only exception to this is the Sunday night (see below).

During the morning sessions we will have games, worship and chance to break into smaller groups to open the bible and talk about the topics together.

In the evenings we will have guest speakers coming in to unpack the Lord’s prayer and help us grow as disciples. The Sunday evening will look a little different… the youth are going to be part of the prayer night! That means there won’t be an organised youth session that evening, but instead the youth will have an opportunity to contribute through a mixture of resources they prepare in their sessions and leading on the night.

Youth (Years 12-13)

We’d love to help all those approaching the end of secondary education transition into adult life, including adult church. And so, for those just finishing Years 12 to 13, this year looks a little different.

Age range: For those finishing school years 12 and 13

Theme: Putting the first things first

Along with the youth, the sixth formers will be looking at the Lord’s prayer and how that shapes our priorities and focuses, especially as we enter into adult life.

What to expect

During the mornings (Friday to Sunday) you have two options: join the adult sessions in the big top as they worship, pray and are equipped for the mission of God; or step up to serve on one of the kid’s teams as a Young Leader.

During the evenings (and also the Monday morning), we’d love to invite you to come and join in with the Year 7-11s youth meetings. You will be part of the main session but will also have your own space to get to know each other, break out for discussions and respond. Joe and Megan Brooks (Cornerstone City Church, Medway) are facilitating that space. Along with the youth, the Sunday evening will look different as everyone joins in with the main prayer meeting in the Big Top.

Coffee catch ups: We also hope to provide contexts for anyone who wants to grab a coffee with one of the youth team to talk and pray together. (Details for youth and parents will be sent out nearer the time).

Meet the Team

Safeguarding Lead

Lizzie Rogers

The Bridge Church (St Ives, Cambridgeshire)

Overseeing the Under 18s provision

Rachel Nightingale

Eindhoven (church plant)

For over 30 years, Rachel Nightingale has been involved in church planting across the UK and Europe, as well as serving on the leadership team of Relational Mission in recent years. She is also a special needs educator supporting those who live with neurodiversity in many different arenas. Currently based in the Netherlands, she is passionate about seeing God’s church grow and flourish, particularly through releasing women into all God has created them to be and in fostering greater inclusion for children and families living with neurodiversity. Married to Maurice, with four adult children and five grandsons, she loves seeing church lived out as family in diverse European contexts.

Youth Lead

Luke Sears

Life Church Peterborough

Luke leads the eldership team at Life Church Peterborough and was part of the youth team at City Church Cambridge for 7 years.

Luke loves investing in the next generation and all the opportunities it brings (specifically McDonalds and video games).

Kids Lead (Year 3 to Year 6)

Pip Scott

King's Church Stowmarket

Pip is an elder at King’s Church Stowmarket, and a primary school teacher in Bury St Edmunds.

6th Form Team

Megan and Joe Brooks

Cornerstone City Church, Medway

Joe and Megan are working with Luke Sears to support our 6th formers.

Joe and Megan are part of Cornerstone City Church in Medway, where Megan works for cornerstone doing youth work and media. Joe is currently studying whilst working for a Christian charity doing mentoring in schools.

Kids Lead (Reception to Year 2)

Ellie Delport

Kingsgate Church, Bury St Edmunds

Ellie Delport is a children’s minister at Kingsgate Church, Bury St Edmunds, and writer of the resource website: www.jesusdiscovery.uk

3-5s Lead

Mary Howard

Life Church, Sheringham

Mary attends Life Church, Sheringham and is really looking forward to being with the little ones this year.

Crèche Lead

Olivia England-Milner

The Beacon Church, Herne Bay

Olivia is from Herne Bay, and part of the Beacon Church. Olivia works in a nursery as a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner, which has been her dream job since she was about 7 or 8 years old!