Thursday group welcomes you

A craft table full of supplies. Someone is holding up a face (with eyes and nose) made from green craft sticks that have been glued together.

Thursday group is open to anyone. If you know of any adults who are differently abled and would like to come along for a few hours of companionship, learning new skills and sharing existing ones, encourage them to come and meet us. People chat, play games, do puzzles, learn some crafts and eat their lunch […]

Community breakfast is fun

Plate of pancakes, the Onewa Christian Community logo and the words: 'Community breakfast 3rd Sunday of the month 9.30.'

Do come along to our community breakfast on the third Sunday each month. We meet in the hall instead of the church. A social time over food.

We were in Christmas party mode

'Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Onewa Christian Community.' Christmas decorative background.

What a fun few days as we counted down to Christmas! From our conversations workshop on 6 December, we headed into the Northcote Christmas craft afternoon on 8 December. That included afternoon tea. Then on to the last mainly music session for the year (presents and food) and the Thursday group lunch. Thursday group is […]

Co-created ageing research

A woman speaks into a mic. A food serving table is behind her. People are listening. There is a PowerPoint display.

At our community breakfast on 15 October, Professor Burholt spoke about a new centre at the University of Auckland that has the mission to focus on developing co-created ageing research. Research must address the needs and aspirations of older people for improved health, wellbeing and human flourishing. Involving older people in the research at every […]

‘It’s a small world’ celebrated

'Onewa Christian Community Fundraiser. It's a small world; a floral affair.' A plane and flight path around the letters.

The annual floral affair fundraiser on 14 October again drew an appreciative audience. The these this year was ‘It’s a small world.’ Guests enjoyed spring-time floral displays, a concert and high tea. Thanks to everyone who supported the parish, including all who provided the catering, the flowers, the music, hospitality and a wonderful social time. […]

AGM, September 2023

Banner: 'Onewa Christian Community Our AGM.'

Thanks to everyone who attended our AGM on 21 September. The meeting started with shared food, a guest speaker and some congregational recognitions before we reviewed our activities in the 2022-23 year. Guest speaker Jan Rutledge QSM spoke. Jan is the General Manager of De Paul House, and discussed its vision and work as a […]

Fun over the parish lunch

Plate of food and the drink. 'The parish lunch was fun!'

We had so much fun at the parish lunch on 7 July … we forgot to take a photograph! Over 25 of us booked for lunch at a local venue and enjoyed being together for an informal meal and non-stop talking. Rev. Jin Sook welcomed us and thanked the pastoral team for arranging the lunch. […]