SMG Playgroup

Building a community of love and friendship in Jesus’ name.

Sts Michael and Gabriel Antiochian Orthodox Church, Ryde, would like to welcome you to the SMG Playgroup. Our mission is to provide a place where parents and children can come together for fellowship, fun play, spiritual activities and support.

The playgroup is held at our Church Hall every Thursday morning from 10.30am to 12.30pm, during school terms, with a break during school holidays.

Sts Michael and Gabriel Playgroup is an informal gathering for parents and caregivers with children under school age. The Playgroup provides the opportunity for children to develop their social, emotional, physical and intellectual abilities. It also provides an opportunity for parents and caregivers to develop social and support networks.  

We offer:

• Supervised play and craft activities
  Many educational toys are provided for use by the children. Craft, games, stories and music time are regular activities at playgroup. 

• Healthy morning tea/refreshments for parents and children
  A healthy morning tea and refreshments are provided (no nut products may be consumed at the playgroup). Many parents choose to celebrate their children’s birthday by brining a cake. 

• Peer support and spiritual activities for parents and children
  The children pray a short prayer before eating morning tea and a short Bible study and prayers are optional for mothers who wish to do so. These usually start at approximately 11:30 am and finish by 12:00 midday.

Where: Sts Michael and Gabriel Church Hall - 72 Belmore St, Ryde

When: Every Thursday morning from 10.30am to 12.30pm, during school terms

Cost: A donation of $5 is kindly requested (but not compulsory) to cover the costs of hall hire, craft activities and morning tea.

For more information please contact our Playgroup Assistant Linda Alkoudsi on linda.koudsi@gmail.com or 0401 948 885. Please also visit the SMG Playgroup Facebook page.