Community spirit abounds
On 16-17 March, we enjoyed lots of community engagement. The Birkenhead repair café attracted just over 70 items for repair. Not all could be fixed, but people received advice on how to repair or dispose of their items. Of course, there many very successful fixes, including to the cutest little ornament of a photographer using […]
We were in Christmas party mode
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 […]
Children’s church and more
Children are welcome at all our gatherings and services. In addition, first Sunday of the month is Children’s Church. Bible-based fun and social time: music, games, activity and thinking about our place in God’s world. All young people are invited. Morning tea to follow.
Matariki craft success
On 30 June, Onewa Christian Community ran a Matariki craft afternoon in Northcote for school aged children and their whānau. Cathy and the team delivered an event that had several points of success. Cathy says, ‘I love the way people talked to each other and all expressed appreciation for the afternoon.’ What made our Matariki […]
Easter crafts a-plenty
This week, people at the Thursday group made large Easter egg posters from shiny paper. And then on Friday 31 March we ran an Easter craft afternoon in Northcote. The Northcote event went for a couple of hours after school and attracted a number of families. Kids enjoyed making various kinds of Easter egg ornaments, […]
Kind words at children’s church
Children’s church in February 2023 did rock painting. Bright colours and uplifting words paid tribute to Proverbs 16: 24: ‘Kind words are like honey – sweet to the taste and good for your health’ (Good News Bible). The kids popped some of the rocks in places where other people will discover a nice surprise.
21 years of mainly music
Onewa Christian Community welcomed a large number of preschoolers and their families/carers on 15 November to celebrate 21 years of mainly music at our place. Party food, informal play, some favourite songs and games. What fun it was. Find out about mainly music – preschoolers are always welcome. The picture below shows a little lion […]