What’s happening?

There are loads of fantastic events, activities and services at Rawene, so get involved!

FAMILIES

Christmas Wonderland

Rawene is home to NZ’s biggest indoor Christmas forest, with over 150 beautifully decorated trees. In 2007 over 20,000 people visited Christmas Wonderland, and it’s on again very soon – 25th-29th November & 2nd-6th December! We have a fantastic team of volunteers who help get Wonderland up and running, and we need even more help this year… from waiters to security, decorators to welcomers…

Want to help at Christmas Wonderland? Then email us now!

Food Parcels

To help needy families in our community we give out food parcels, in conjunction with other churches in our area. Referrals come from the local Citizens Advice Bureau, so call them on (09) 418 0032 or (09) 418 1233, if you know someone in need.

Counselling Services

We have professional family counsellors available as required. Please call us on (09) 481 3030 to find out more.

YOUTH

Recharge

Every second Friday night, we offer fun activities and social events for students Yr 7 – Yr 9. This programme helps kids meet others and develop socially, in a safe and very fun environment.

Find out what’s on next for Recharge

Transition

Transition is a group for high school students, Yr 10 – Yr 13, that meets fortnightly on Friday nights for fun events and activities. It gives students a safe and enjoyable place to hang out on the weekend.

Find out what’s on next for Transition

Ninjas

This is a weekly mentoring programme for college aged boys, which runs on a Monday night. For young guys it’s really important to have someone to look up to, someone there for support, and that’s what this group is for.

Email Ken Diekema to find out more.

Sports Teams

We’ve got lots of opportunities for young people to come and participate in our sports teams. Teams include men’s and women’s Soccer teams men’s and women’s Ultimate Frisbee teams, and various other sports depending on the season.

Want to know more? Then email us.

ADULTS

ESOL classes

Are you new to NZ, or know someone who wants to improve their English? We have a range of ESOL classes running daily, from Beginners to Advanced classes based on helping people adapt to a new language and lifestyle here in NZ.

Click here to find out more

Connections

Love craft? Or just want to meet some fun, new people? Then come along to Connections at Rawene on the last Friday of each month. There’s a cool craft project each time, delicious morning tea, and even a crèche. It’s just $5 to cover the craft, and only 50c for a child in crèche, to cover morning tea.

Call us on (09) 481 3030 to find out more.

Sports Teams

We’ve got lots of opportunities for young people to come and participate in our sports teams. Teams include men’s and women’s Soccer teams men’s and women’s Ultimate Frisbee teams, and various other sports depending on the season.

Want to know more? Then email us.

Sports Coaching

Staff and volunteers are filling sports coaching roles at schools in our local community. It’s our goal to help schools provide team activities for students to get involved in, as well as provide positive role models for students too.

Keen to get involved? Then email us.