Groups for children
We provide the following activities for pre-schoolers and school-aged children on Sundays and during the week.
Under Fives
Mainly Music
Songs and action rhyme for babies and children under 5 years. Starts at 10 am on Tuesdays and runs for 30 minutes, followed by eating our morning tea for children and parents. Cost is $4 donation per family per session. During school terms.
Dress warm as we are meeting in the playgroup area, taking advantage of the playground afterwards if dry. Contact Kathryn at for more information.
School Children
Sundays
Our primary-aged children are included as part of our services each week. They add a richness of voice to our readings, and we love hearing their answers to the questions of the day. We have tables with activities that our creative people of all ages use. Our services are where all ages and stages worship and explore faith together.
In the first and third weeks, we offer a space for kids during the sermon before rejoining the church family for the remainder of the service together.
School Holiday Programme
In the first week of the July and October holidays, we run a holiday programme full of fun, games, crafts, and great Bible teaching. For more details and queries, contact .
We run a leadership development programme for youth to learn about leadership and get a chance to practice it. This is often an opportunity for community service hours and can be used as a reference for jobs in the future.
Coming up in September.
22 – 26 September. 9 am – 12.30 pm. First week of the holidays.
Theme is – True North!
Registrations will be here on Monday, 1st Sept
Holiday programme is all on site at 2 Heaphy St. We have stories from the Bible and Bible verses, lots of group games and a healthy morning tea with water, fruit and other snacks. You are welcome to send a water bottle (named). The crafts can get messy, and kids are sitting on the floor, so we recommend clothes suitable for lots of movement.
All Family
Messy Church
Messy Church runs from 4 pm to 6 pm on most third Saturdays during the year. We have refreshments and games, followed by activities and crafts. We celebrate together with some fun songs, short teaching/story time, and creative prayer. To finish, we share a meal.
It is for all the family, not just the kids.
Join us on these dates in 2025….
Saturday 21 June, 4-6 pm- Messy Church
30 June—4 July Holiday Programme
Saturday 16 August, 4-6 pm- Messy Church
22—26 September Holiday Programme
Saturday 15 November, 4-6 pm- Messy Church
And Christmas Eve is Messy Christmas at 5.30 pm!
Intergenerational
At our 9:00 am Sunday service, we intentionally welcome all ages. We believe we can learn from everyone and that it is essential to share in growing in faith with people of all ages. Everyone is important.
We are dedicated to developing lifelong faith formation for all ages and stages.