Children's Ministry

Riverina – Kid’s Camp Out

If you aren't able to attend KCO run by the Synod of NSW/ACT Children's Ministry Team maybe you can participate in the KCO run by the Riverina Presbytery at Narrandera Race Course in Narrandera starting at 1.00pm Saturday 27th March and... Continue reading

Lent Resources

Looking for Lent resources? Here's a list of links you may find helpful: Fridge Faith for Families - Lent Calendar that will engage the whole family Children's & Families Ministry - Lent & Easter Resources Synod of Victoria &... Continue reading

Children’s Ministry Conference & Expo

The Conference theme is Celebrate Children. To be held on Sat 20th February 2010 at Wesley Conference Centre 220 Pitt Street, Sydney You can expect inspiring keynote messages - A large number of workshops to choose from that will help... Continue reading

ABS reports baby boom in Australia

The ABS reports that with just over 300,000 births for the year ending 30 June 2009, "Australia's total fertility rate reached a 30 year high with just under 2 babies per woman, the highest since 1977". The population growth rate is also at its... Continue reading

ABC3 aims for place at heart of children’s TV

ABC3 launched last week, snagging just under 50% of the total viewing audience Australia wide (82% in Perth). Designed to be specifically for children - much like CBBC in the UK - the new digital-only channel is showing a range of shows for kids... Continue reading

Sharing the Edible Christmas Story with groups of children in 7 steps

I have used this edible story with groups of primary children who already have had the Christmas story told to them, for example a Sunday school class or a kids' club, and so this is a way of clarifying their knowledge and understanding of the story... Continue reading

Kids’ Camp Out 2010

PIECE IT TOGETHER .... is the theme of this years camp WHEN? 12pm Saturday 13th - 1pm Sunday 14th March WHERE? Wedderburn Christian Campsite - 208 Minerva Rd, Wedderburn NSW 2560 WHO? Children in years 3- 6 in 2010 (Children in years... Continue reading

What is a quality playgroup?

The following criteria can be used to evaluate the quality of a playgroup. If you run a playgroup, consider how well your playgroup fulfills these criteria. Clear, informative signage Welcoming and inclusive Safe environment – clean,... Continue reading

10 Reasons Why Every Church Should Have a Playgroup

(A short talk given by Judyth Roberts at the Breathe Conference, August 2009) Why talk about playgroups? Because playgroup is what happens when you put a child in the midst! (Mark: 9:36-37) Families with young children in our society are... Continue reading

Child Friendly Church Awards

Download the questionnaire to help you gauge How Child Friendly your church is. How Child Friendly is Your... Continue reading