St Andrew's Kildwick Junior Choir

Music has been part of Christian worship for thousands of years, and at St Andrew's we are delighted to be helping a new generation discover the joy of singing together.

Our Junior Choir is open to children aged 6–16 and welcomes young people from across our communities, whether they have sung in a choir before or are trying it for the very first time. No previous musical experience is required, just enthusiasm and a willingness to join in.

Through singing together, children have the opportunity to:

Learn how to sing confidently as part of a choir
Develop musical skills and understanding
Take part in church services and special occasions
Build confidence, friendships, and teamwork
Contribute to the worship and life of the church

When We Meet

The choir rehearses every Wednesday during term time from 3:45pm to 4:45pm at St Andrew's Church, Kildwick.

What to Expect

Rehearsals are friendly, fun, and encouraging. Children learn a variety of music suitable for worship and special events, while developing their voices in a supportive environment.

Our aim is not simply to train singers, but to help young people grow in confidence, make friends, and discover the joy of making music together.

Free Organ and Keyboard Lessons

As part of our commitment to nurturing young musicians, all members of the Junior Choir are eligible for free organ and keyboard lessons.

Whether a child is completely new to music or already has some experience, lessons provide an excellent opportunity to develop musical skills, learn to read music, and gain confidence at a keyboard instrument. For those who wish to continue their musical journey, the organ offers a unique opportunity to play one of the church's most impressive instruments and to contribute to worship in a special way.

We hope this opportunity will help inspire the next generation of singers, musicians, and church musicians.

Taking Part in Worship

Members of the Junior Choir have opportunities to sing at regular church services as well as special occasions throughout the year. Whether singing for a festival service, a concert, or a community event, they play an important role in the worshipping life of the parish.

As a parish with a long musical tradition, we value the contribution that young people make to our worship and are committed to helping them develop their gifts and talents.

New Choristers Always Welcome

We are always delighted to welcome new members. If your child enjoys singing, or would simply like to give it a try, we would love to hear from you.

To find out more, speak to Rev'd Mike, or get in touch through the parish office. We would be happy to arrange a visit so that your child can come along and see what choir is like before deciding whether to join.

"Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth." (Psalm 96:1)

10/06/2026

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We believe God’s mission for us is to be “Sharing, Caring, Growing in Christ.” And how doing that we grow in LOVE toward God and neighbour.

In Christ

Even though it is at the end of our mission statement, the words “In Christ” encapsulates the starting point as our lives as Christians. Everything begins with our relationship with God, in Christ, as we grow, care, and share, loving our God by loving our neighbour.

Growing

We believe your journey of faith is one of constant growth. We learn more about God and our faith as we study God’s truth given to us in the Bible. God loves us too much to be done developing us into the disciples He wants us to be, and so we continue to seek to grow in what it means to be His followers.

Caring

A Christian life is one of caring for each other. We share the love and joy we receive from God by caring for them. Jesus first showed that care for us by his death on the cross and the forgiveness he delivers. We, then, get to live that our in our lives by caring and serving our neighbours.

Sharing

What an opportunity God gives us, to share the good news of what Jesus has done for us. Now, more than ever, this world needs to hear the message of a God who loves them, who died for them, who hears their prayers, and who promises to be with them always. As His disciples, we get to be the ones to share that message of hope, love, and peace.

Getting Connected

Small Groups

While Sundays are a great way to meet new people, it is often in smaller gatherings that you can really get to know someone. Being part of one of our small groups allows you to make new friends, share together and support each other. We have a variety of groups that meet throughout the month, some afternoons and some evenings. We can put you in touch with a small group leader who will be more than happy to invite you along to their group.

Serving and Volunteering

If you want to get involved in the life of the church and help us make Sundays run smoothly, you can sign up to serve on a team.

The Vicar


Rev'd Mike Green
Mike has been vicar of the parish since 2022. Having originally trained as an Engineer, Mike retrained as a priest at St Mellitus in Liverpool.

We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home at our church.

Best Wishes

Revd Mike