Ministry resources Archives - Waikato Taranaki Anglicans

Pigrim’s Guides #10 – Tārore & Tāmihana

Lance Pilbrow — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:10:55 +0000

Pilgrimage Waikato – Tarore and Tamihana

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Journey to Jesus

Rachel Thorpe — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 03:56:50 +0000

Term 4 Children’s Programme content: Journey to Jesus

This is a 7 week series, an overview of the Biblical Narrative to use in the lead up to Advent or Christmas. It features stories from the Jesus Storybook Bible in video format, or read aloud, if you have a physical copy!

Also check out the Jesse Tree Ancestry of Aroha booklet. Make a copy for your parish to edit and print.

This is a daily devotion for families to use throughout Advent. It features one member of Jesus’ whakapapa for each day.

If you’d like more info about the crafts and ornaments that go with this project email Rachel Thorpe cfmenabler@wtanglican.nz.

Enjoy!

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We’re 100! Intergen Resources for Celebrating our Diocese

Rachel Thorpe — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:52:33 +0000

2026 marks 100 years of being a diocese together, as Waikato and Taranaki. Here are some creative ways you can get involved in celebrating this milestone with your parish.

We’re 100! Diocesan Centenary Intergen Service

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Chronos Detective Agency

Rachel Thorpe — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:10:08 +0000

Tamariki are the newest recruits at Chronos Detective Agency. They have been given their first mission as agents.

To travel back in time and investigate the greatest mystery of all, who exactly is Jesus?

Over a series of 6 weeks, tamariki will travel back through time and experience bible stories that help build a picture of who Jesus is.

Follows the Lectionary (year A) for dates 26th July to August 30th 2026.

Chronos Detective Agency Lesson Series

Clue Cards

Chronos Detective Agency Poster

ID Badges

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God’s Manākitanga

Rachel Thorpe — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 03:50:30 +0000

God’s Manākitanga

4 week lesson series learning about how God our provider welcomes, seeks out those on the edges, and invites us into that same way of manākitanga.

Supporting resources:

Week 1 June 14th Images

Week 2 June 21 Fidget Spinner Prayers

Week 2 June 21st The God who Sees

Week 2 June 21st El Roi Poster

Week 3 June 28th Poster

Week 4 July 5th Bible Verse

Week 4 July 5th Poster

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March Training Day CFM Resources

Rachel Thorpe — Tue, 26 May 2026 02:28:27 +0000

Resources from our March Diocesan Training Day, Children’s Ministry Workshops.

Being an intergenerational church

Holy chaos: Hot Tips for Children’s Ministry

Fifty-Five Intergenerational Ideas

Intergenerational Communities and a Theology of Accommodation

Holy Chaos Notes

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May 24th – June 7th “Te Whānau o Wairua Tapu”

Rachel Thorpe — Mon, 25 May 2026 01:59:13 +0000

3 weeks of Children’s Church lesson plans covering Pentecost Sunday, Trinity Sunday and Te Pouhere Sunday. The theme is the unity within the diversity of God’s family, all held together and enabled by the Holy Spirit.

Te Whānau o Wairua Tapu Lesson Plans

Week 1 May 24th _A Wind at the Door

Week 1 May 24th_ Weaving Signage

Week 2: 31st May “Beloved, Belonging and Delightful.”

Week 3_ June 7th Love One Another Puzzle

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