Children & Families Ideas & Resource Exchange
About this Event
Already running something for children & families? Thinking about starting something?
Whether you're involved in a toddler group, Sunday School, Messy Church, stay and play, nurture café, schools work or another children's and family ministry, we'd love you to join us.
The Children & Families deas & Resource Exchange Day is a chance to connect with other Christians from across West Norfolk who share a passion for supporting children and families through their churches.
This is an opportunity to be inspired, hear local stories, share ideas, discover practical support and help shape a growing network of churches learning from and encouraging one another.
Whether you've been leading children's ministry for years or are simply wondering what your church could do next, this morning is for you.
What to Expect
⭐ Inspirational keynote speaker
🏡 Local stories from churches making a difference
🤝 Practical sessions on:
- Growing sustainable volunteer teams
- Funding and sustaining ministry
💬 Time to connect, ask questions and learn from one another
📚 Marketplace featuring:
- Resource library
- Resource swap
- Creative ideas
- Local organisations
- Opportunities to shape future shared training
🍽️ Optional networking afterwards (bring your own lunch and stay as long as you'd like)
Who is it for?
Anyone involved in supporting children (0–11) and families through their church, including:
- Toddler Groups
- Stay & Play
- Family Drop in Cafés
- Sunday School
- Children's Church
- Messy Church
- Holiday Clubs
- Church leaders exploring new children's and family ministry
- Volunteers
- Children's and Families Workers
If you're passionate about seeing children and families flourish in your community, we'd love to welcome you.
Event Details
Date: Saturday 17th October 2026
Time: 9.00am–12.30pm
Optional Networking: Stay afterwards with your own lunch (for as long as helpful conversations continue!)
Venue: Cornerstone Baptist Church, King's Lynn
Cost is Free!
Booking is essential so we can plan refreshments.
About Homegrown
This event is part of the Homegrown network, an initiative of Together Norfolk, the Dicocese of Norwich and working closely with of Churches Together in King's Lynn & West Norfolk, bringing churches together to listen to local communities, learn from one another and collaborate in supporting children, young people and families across West Norfolk.
The Children & Families Exchange Day marks the beginning of a growing network where churches can continue sharing ideas, resources, training and encouragement long after the event itself.
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Arrival, refreshments & marketplace open
🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:55 AM
Welcome & Opening Keynote: Why Families Matter
🕑: 09:55 AM - 10:10 AM
Families in West Norfolk Today
🕑: 10:10 AM - 10:40 AM
Stories of Hope: Local Case Studies
🕑: 10:40 AM - 11:00 AM
Break & Marketplace
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
Learning From One Another
🕑: 11:20 AM - 11:50 AM
Growing Sustainable Teams
🕑: 11:50 AM - 12:20 PM
Funding & Sustainability
🕑: 12:20 PM - 12:30 PM
Closing Reflection & Next Steps
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Networking, Marketplace, Resource Swap & BYO Lunch
Where is it happening?
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