This year Pentecost falls on May 19, 2013 and there are many ways children, as experts in enjoying birthday parties,  can lead the adults in celebrating the ‘birthday’ of the church.  Here are some suggestions for ways for children to creatively explore Pentecost, for a children’s talk as part of worship and a link to the SA Synod’s All-Age Worship resource for Pentecost which includes… Continue reading

Saturday June 8, 2013 10 am to 3 pm Kippax Uniting Church, Cnr Luke and Hardwick Sts, Holt, Canberra Judyth Roberts, Godly Play, Messy Church and Playgroups consultant with the Uniting Church, NSW/ACT Synod, is leading a one-day workshop on Godly Play, faith formation for children and families, and dealing with challenging behaviour. Download the flyer for all the details (PDF… Continue reading

Happy Anniversary to the Uniting Church in Australia – 35 years on June 22nd Older members can remember the momentous event when three separate denominations joined together to form the Uniting Church in 1977. But it is worth taking the time to tell the story to younger generations or new members, so that the joy of that occasion and all that has been achieved is not lost. Here are few… Continue reading

Bible Society Australia is offering a limited number of FREE Bibles, NT, Gospels of Mark to Christian Religious Education Teachers / SRE / RE teachers & Chaplains for use in Australian Public Schools. Here is the link with more information about the ‘Bibles for Schools Project’, Including the application form teachers will need to fill in and get back to Bible Society Australia… Continue reading

When? March 9-10 Where? Wedderburn Christian Conference Centre (near Campbelltown) Cost: Registration $5 per camper Accommodation: Camping – $20 per camper per night Limited bunk/cabin accommodation available @ $35 3-10yrs and $39 (11+). Who For: Children in years 3-6 For more information contact Christine Bayliss-Kelly 0409 925… Continue reading