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

On Tuesday 7th June, more than 70 people came to share in the Playtime Conference. Key note speaker Mike Frost challenged playgroup leaders to not think of their groups as existing to ‘build up the church’, but instead to proclaim the true mission of the church, to alert people to the reign of God through Christ. Despite competition from some vocal babies, all were inspired by Mike’s stories and… Continue reading

Dapto Uniting Church got their Messy Church off to a wonderful beginning – read all about it Cromer Uniting Church advertise their quarterly Messy Church events here Engadine Messy Church had fun celebrating Pentecost with a party Delicious cup cakes Fun crafts High school student Shane, who is 16, is a musician and leader at Messy Church East Maitland Uniting… Continue reading

Happy Anniversary to the Uniting Church in Australia – 34 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

The Playtime Conference has been announced  for this year and will happen, Tuesday 7 June, 2011. “Christian Playtimes can be such a productive and innovative way to reach out to young families in your community. This conference will give you effective strategies to help your existing Playtimes become mission focused and help connect you with other Playtime leaders.” Download the Playtime… Continue reading

Messy Ministry! A residential in-service for those who work in children, family, youth ministry, also rural ministry and pastors, lay preachers and resource ministers. Monday August 15 – Friday August 19 2011 at the Centre for Ministry, 16 Masons Drive North Parramatta. Keynote speakers Lucy Moore and Duncan Macleod.  Ph: 02 8838 8910 Costs $300 for 5-day program (includes 5 lunches, 3… Continue reading