Small but mighty!
The work that you do through your toddler group is vital. Though it might feel like your contribution is small, you not only provide a safe space for parents and their little ones to take time out and have fun, but also offer help, happiness and hope for all those who attend.
It might sometimes seem like your toddler group is undervalued, or that you put in a whole lot of effort but don’t have all that much to show for it. You might see just a few families a week, and feel it’s not enough, or perhaps you reach many but wonder if it has any spiritual significance.
The truth is that whatever the shape and size of your toddler group, when you sow into families you have a far-reaching impact on whole communities. God is doing so much beneath the surface that you might not see.
Join us at this year’s Playtime Conference as we explore how God can do mighty things through that ‘small’ that we offer.
It’s not just toddlers who are small but mighty – your group is too!
Keynote speakers
Mark Chester, Care for the Family
Mark has been involved in running parent and toddler groups for over twenty years and is the founder of Who Let The Dads Out?, a network of groups specifically for dads and their children. He is the author of several books and regularly speaks to audiences throughout the UK and beyond.
Rachel Turner, Parenting for Faith
Rachel Turner is the discipleship pastor at Hope Church, Harrogate, and the founder of Parenting for Faith. She is the author of ten books for families, parents and church leaders including Parenting Children for a Life of Faith, Comfort in Uncertain Times, and It Takes a Church to Raise a Parent. She lectures on leadership and intergenerational church at theological colleges and consults and speaks internationally.
A flavour of the day:
- A fantastic choice of workshops packed with fresh and creative ideas for your group
- A great line-up of guest speakers providing encouragement and insight
- Unique opportunities to network with other toddler group leaders from across the UK
- Time to worship, share and pray together
- Lunch and refreshments included
- An exhibition zone and shop filled with resources
- A chance to renew your vision and feel recharged to continue the incredible job you’re doing!
Travel information
We suggest using Google Maps for travel directions. However, due to limited car parking spaces onsite (40 available on a first-come, first-served basis), please car share or use public transport. The venue is also accessible via South Western Railway trains to Feltham Station. Please avoid parking at the ‘Leisure West’ centre opposite the venue. They have a four-hour maximum restriction, and a fine will apply after that.
Accommodation information
The Premier Inn in Sunbury is the closest hotel to use, but near Heathrow Airport there are many more options.