Strandz

09/09/2026

A fun conversation with Traci Smith and Dave Csinos about their new book on intergenerational ministry, Church Together.

Church Together is available here: https://chalicepress.com/product...

31/08/2026

We love how the church sets aside time in the church calendar to focus on care for God's amazing creation. Season of Creation starts tomorrow, on the World Day of Prayer for the Care for Creation, and finishes on 4 October - the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi. What are you doing in your churches and local community to celebrate it this year?

The Season of Creation starts on 1 September, the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, and ends on 4 October, the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi. The Season of Creation is an annual...

18/08/2026

A huge thank you to Ella Brown for all she has given to the children and family ministry in the Wellington Diocese over the last few years - she's been a source of joy, creativity and energy in the space, and we'll miss her!

After seven years of pouring her whole, bubbly self into just about every corner of the Anglican Centre, Ella Brown is hanging up her many hats as Whānau Discipleship Enabler and heading off to a new chapter as school librarian at Wairarapa College.

23/06/2026

One week left until registrations for the Abbey (the Anglican Youth ministry conference) close - it would be great to see you there!

1 week left to register for The Abbey 2026!

https://events.humanitix.com/the-abbey-2026

18/06/2026

We'd love to see you at The Abbey this year, the annual youth ministry conference run by Anglican Youth Aotearoa. The speakers and workshop offerings are looking 🔥, with a fun weekend at Living Springs near Christchurch. Regos close soon, so please encourage your youth leaders to come along.
https://www.theabbey.co.nz/

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