Find out about building a Christ-centred community the messy way! Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 August Church of the Holy Spirit 247 Wallarah Road Gorokan 2263 Monday 20, Tuesday 21, Wednesday 22 August St Johns Sturgeon St, Raymond Terrace For further information contact Robyn Pullin - 02 4961 1557 Download the flyer (PDF… Continue reading

When? 30th June 2012 Where? Toronto Uniting Church, 118 The Boulevard Toronto Last year, the Uniting Church in Australia launched Godly Play in Australia. Caryl Menkhus-Creswell was one of the International Trainers who came to help birth the new movement at an event held at the ELM Centre. The Hunter has invited her, along with Jeff Creswell to present at our Children’s Ministry… Continue reading

Friday 15 June 9.30 to 5pm Caringbah Baptist Church 74-76 Captain Cook Dr, Caringbah Playtimes are an awesome tool for reaching out into your local community. Playtime ministry at a time when raising a young family can be daunting, overwhelming and exhausting. Finding a nurturing community to help cope with these challenges is a God-send, literally. Playtimes can be just that. At a… Continue reading

Good News! KCO Riverina is still going ahead despite flooding in towns all along the Murrumbidgee River. Please pray for the leaders and children who will gather at Narrandera 17/18 March to share life and faith and celebrate… Continue reading

Around Australia there is a growing interest in Godly Play. In July 2012 the National Godly Play Conference is being held in the beautiful Adelaide Hills. Last year the first National Conference was booked out so be quick to register! There are four events happening as part of this Conference: Godly Play Open Day and Expo Sat 7 July , 10am – 4pm Godly Play Conference Dinner Sat 7… Continue reading

The Kidsreach Children’s Ministry Conference is coming up on February 18 in Sydney. As David from KidsReach explains: It is a shame that so many do not come to the conference, or if they come they do not bring their whole team! This is especially sad when I hear from so many in kids ministry just do not feel encouraged, or resourced. Here are just a few of the top reasons for going to… Continue reading

Many churches have been experimenting with Messy Church through 2011 and here is a list of some that have a Messy Church Christmas planned: Freshwater Uniting Church Saturday Nov 19 5 – 7pm Advent theme ‘Getting ready to come close to the mystery of Christmas’ Umima Uniting Church A family fun Christmas event on Saturday December 17th at 5pm Oatley Uniting Church Sunday 4 Dec 4 -… Continue reading

A Day in the Park was held at Wahroonga Park during Children’s Week to celebrate the gift of children and to support families with young children. Over 300 people came and enjoyed the baby animals, the Knox Grammar bands, the story tent, the free gingerbread decorating, fruit and sausage sizzle, the Tooth Fairy who blew lots of bubbles, the singing, the face painting and the playdough. This… Continue reading

About this time of year schools are already planning for the next intake of kindergarten children, and most schools will have parent information evenings and one or more “orientation” days for the new kindergarten children to have a taste of “big school”. These may already be taking place, but will certainly be taking place soon after the holidays. This is a most opportune time for… Continue reading

Join with other playgroup families to celebrate Children’s Week 2011 by coming to Wahroonga Park. Invite your friends and grand-parents to share in this event which is especially for very young children and their families. Download Download the A Day in the Park Poster What? Baby animal nursery Live music Face-painting Tooth Fairy Sticky box Free raffle Lots of play experiences,… Continue reading