Strandz

21/05/2026

Join Anglican Youth Aotearoa this Sunday to pray for the younger generations. More information and resources here: https://anglicanyouth.squarespace.com/calltoprayer-1

17/05/2026

This coming Sunday is 🔥Pentecost Sunday🔥 when we remember the story of the Holy Spirit coming to the disciples, and the birth of the church. This Lego stop-motion video from Go Chatter Studios is a great one to share with families.

Rediscover the story Jesus' of Ascension and the Day of Pentecost through this LEGO stop-motion animation, from Christs last day on earth, ascension to Heave...

12/05/2026

"Jesus, Our True Friend.' - a new book from the creators of 'The Jesus Storybook Bible'

The book has a collection of 7 stories from the life of Jesus to fill your heart with joy. Stories include: the wedding miracle, the good samaritan, Mary and Martha, women that was accused, Jesus and the deadly storm, prodigal son, breakfast on the beach. Available online from Manna Books and Amazon Australia.

From the team that brought you The Jesus Storybook Bible comes our new book, *Jesus, Our True Friend.* It’s a brand new collection of 7 stories from the life...

11/05/2026

We’re so grateful for all the aroha that Rev Lorna Gray has poured into our National Youth Ministry over the last 8 years! The end of a wonderful season of ministry and we’re praying for all God has in store for the next chapter…

11/05/2026

Thy Kingdom Come kicks off this Thursday! This global prayer movement encourages the church to pray from Ascension through to Pentecost, particularly for those who don't know Jesus. We have shared some fun prayer ideas on our website, including the new TKC prayer journal for kids. https://www.strandz.org.nz/tkc.html

23/04/2026

If your church is connecting with young mums through preschool ministries, home groups or the local community, you may be interested in this upcoming webinar on 'Pastoral Training for Postpartum Depression', hosted by Silvia Purdie and Conversations Counselling.
https://events.humanitix.com/caring-for-mums

13/04/2026

Thy Kingdom Come has put together an 11 Day prayer Adventure for kids - free to download from their website, via the link below.

https://www.thykingdomcome.global/sites/default/files/2026-04/TKC_KidsPrayerAdventure_DIGITAL.pdf

06/04/2026

Our Scope groups are filling up quick, and we'll be cutting off registrations at the end of the week. 'Liturgy of the ordinary' group is nearly full, but some spaces in the daytime ones. Sign up asap!

03/04/2026

Don't forget the clocks go back on Easter Sunday - enjoy the extra lie in! (...if you're not woken up early by chocolate egg hunters...)

01/04/2026

It's so great to see all the Scope registrations come in! These communities of practice are a great space to learn, grow, connect with others and reflect on your own ministry context. Our three groups start in Term 2, and registrations close on Saturday 11 April so get in quick! www.strandz.org.nz/scope