Presbyterian Children & Families Ministry

21/03/2026

I am so stoked to be spending some time with the amazing people of Presbytery Central this week! From sharing at their Ministers’ Muster, presenting a keynote on the ‘Why’ of intergenerational ministry, and workshops on the Big Six Ministry Essentials that keep our young people in church, it’s been great to encourage and equip those in ministry! But above all, I’m loving the connections and conversations that I am having with people from churches from across the presbytery! Thank you so much to the team from Presbytery Central for being so welcoming and inviting me into their space :)

11/03/2026

Hey everyone!
Our good friends at KCML are launching their new newsletter! The team have a tonne of wisdom and knowledge to share, and so this is definitely something you'll want to receive!

Be sure to sign up by heading to knoxcentre.ac.nz/newsletter

18/02/2026

Our friends at Messy Church are hosting some training events around the country in the next few weeks, beginning with the Wairarapa region on th 27-28th February
If your church hosts Messy Church, or are looking for a new way to serve families in your community, consider checking out this event!
There are also events happening in Dunedin and Whanganui, so be sure to check out their website for more details www.messychurch.nz or find them here on facebook!

12/02/2026

I know it feels like we only just put away the Nativity set, but Lent is just around the corner! Ash Wednesday marks the start of the Lenten season, a 6 week period of preparing ourselves to commemorate Easter.
Whether you're needing resources to use in church, in a children's ministry setting, or at home, we have you covered!
Be sure to check out the range of resources on our website.

The 40 Days of Lent resource contains 40 challenges for your family to complete together, including acts of service, bible engagement, prayer and time together. There is also an awesome colouring page to complete!

09/02/2026

We are really excited to be hosting this Council for World Mission programme right here in New Zealand! This is for church leaders and ministry practitioners working with children in mission and ministry.
Applications close on February 16th, so if you are interested in applying, please check out the information on the website.

Applications are now open for a new Council for World Mission (CWM) programme, Revisioning Education with Children, which will be held in New Zealand and hosted by the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand (PCANZ).

28/01/2026

PCFM is proud to work alongside PYM to present this vital training! We'd love for you to join us.
For the first time, we are also offering a special session for Child Protection Officers, where we will provide training, answer questions, and help you feel equipped to carry out this vital task :)
Register at www.safetywof.org.nz

Child Protection Officers please join us for a specific training session for your role on Thursday the 26th of March 7-8:30pm. To register go to the safeywof.org.nz website, register for the WOF training and select the CPO option.

28/01/2026

The latest edition of 'Woven', our termly e-news, is out now!
If you'd like to subscribe, be sure to subscribe!

The start of the year is often a time of looking ahead - of planning and setting intentions, of thinking ahead to what God may be calling us into this year, and having a ‘stocktake’ of what is thriving, and what may be coming to the end of its season.

24/12/2025

As we conclude our Advent journey, we celebrate with joy the gift of God's love found in Jesus. Wishing you all a very merry Christmas from Presbyterian Children and Families Ministry

23/12/2025