News and Events
News
Sunday's services (28 July)
8am Christ Church, Warkworth;
9:30am Christ Church, Warkworth;
9:30am St Leonard’s, Matakana (Explorer Kids).
Explorer Kids
Explorer Kids starts up again for Term 3 this Sunday (26 July) at St Leonard’s Matakana and next Sunday (4 August) at Christ Church Warkworth. Explorer Kids is a fun program of activities and music held during the 9.30am services for children ages 5 to 10, teaching them about God and the joy of knowing Jesus. It meets at Christ Church Warkworth on the first and third Sundays of the month and at St Leonard’s Matakana on the second and fourth Sundays of each month.
Alpha Course - Thursday, 6.30pm
Our Alpha Course kicks off this week! We invite you and your guests to join us this Thursday (1 August) at 6.30pm in the Parish Hall for dinner. The first session of Alpha asks the question: IS THERE MORE TO LIFE THAN THIS?
You can speak to Rick or Lisa if you are interested in coming or you can email alpha@warkworthanglican.nz to let us know.
Art-4-Grownups
There are still a few places left for Nina’s guided art classes for adults: Wed 7 August at 1pm, with a French theme, or Thurs 22 August at 7pm, with an Italian theme! To sign-up for one of these classes, you can speak to Nina or email her at: children@warkworthanglican.nz
In other news…
A reminder that our Parish is a part of the Warkworth Christian Foodlink. Donations for the foodbank can be left in the baskets at the back of Christ Church and St Leonard’s every Sunday.
The Warkworth Christian Meditation Group meets weekly on a Thursday from 9.30am - 10.30am in Christ Church. Through silence and stillness meditation offers a way of being open to the Spirit of God. Contact the Parish Office for more info.
What's Happening
Arts4Kids
Arts4Kids is a free after-school arts program for kids ages 5 to 10. Run in Warkworth and Matakana during Term time, Arts4Kids is a fun afternoon of activity and creativity. For more information, contact Nina at children@warkworthanglican.nz.
Explorer Kids
Explorer Kids is a fun Sunday morning program of songs, games, teaching and activities for children ages 5 to 10. Explorer Kids is held in term time: twice a month at the 10am service in Warkworth (on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month) and twice a month at the 9.30am service in Matakana (on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month).
Alpha is a course designed to explore the basics of Christian belief in an engaging way and which allows for people’s questions. You don’t have to be new to faith, anyone who wants to explore Christianity more can come along.
We have a new course starting in August 2024. It will meet on a Thursday evening from 6.30pm and dinner will be provided. If you are interested in coming along, please contact us at alpha@warkworthanglican.nz
Selwyn Centre
Friendship and support for older people
An activities programme for retired senior people which meets Mondays at the Warkworth Parish Hall from 9:30am to midday. Cost is $3.00. All are welcome to come along for a morning of fun and fitness and new members are especially welcome.
Please contact the Office for more information on 09 425 8054 or selwyncentre@warkworthanglican.nz
Warkworth Christian Foodlink
Along with the local Mahu Hope, Methodist and Catholic churches our Parish is a part of the Warkworth Christian Foodlink scheme, providing food and support to the food bank run by Mahu Vision Community Trust.
Each Sunday at our Warkworth church we collect food to donate to Foodlink. Meanwhile, a 24/7 food donation bin is now located at the St Leonard's OpShop.
All goods go to the Foodlink food bank for distribution around our district.
Faith & Friendship
Come and join us at Faith & Friendship, for a time of Bible study & fellowship.
In the Parish Hall at Warkworth - every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month.
Warkworth - 10:30am, immediatly after the Wednesday Christ Church Eucharist.