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

Beautiful Elanora Conference Centre echoed to the sound of more than 200 children and leaders singing and laughing as they gathered for KCO 2011. Fifteen churches from seven presbyteries combined for the weekend of celebration. This year the theme was ‘Refresh’ as we tried a new venue and also a less structured experience providing the many children from a variety of cultures the space to… Continue reading

KCO Refresh – (NSW/ACT Synod run Kid’s Camp Out)

Imagine… space to breathe, space to think, space to explore …

That is what Refresh KCO 2011 is all about!

Elanora is a beautiful environment in which to explore God’s creation, nurture children’s… Continue reading

Terrigal UC is the first NSW church to be officially linked to the international Messy Church website. Terrigal UC had a Christmas Messy Church on Saturday 27 November at 6pm. Engadine UC have formed a team and had a Messy Church on Sunday 28th November at 4pm which went well and has inspired them to continue to plan for another three Messy Church dates next year. East Maitland UC held… Continue reading

Imagine… space to breathe, space to think, space to explore … That is what Refresh  KCO 2011 is all about! Elanora is a beautiful environment in which to explore God’s creation, nurture children’s faith and be part of an exciting program.   Children will have opportunities to be part of small and large groups.  The experiences will include walking, swimming, games, craft and… Continue reading

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