Growing in faith, together
From babies to teenagers, there’s a place for every young person at St Mary’s. All our leaders are police vetted for the safety of everyone in our programmes.
Kids Church
Kids Church runs during the 10.30am service with music, stories, prayer, games and activities. Children of all ages are welcome, from tots to teens. We start together in church, then head to the hall for our own time.
- Preschool — some preschoolers stay by themselves; others like a parent with them until they’re settled.
- Primary — building on their knowledge of the Bible through games, songs, prayer and activities.
- Intermediate & high school — exploring the Bible more deeply, and sometimes helping with the younger children.
Children in church: our Kids’ Corner has toys for toddlers, so you can still see and share in the service. There are activity sheets for older children too.
DOMINOS Youth Group
Doing Our Ministry In the Name Of our Saviour. A youth group for Year 7 and up, with games, activities, outings and a short discussion time. We meet every Friday night in term time at St Mary’s Hall.
AMPED
The youth at St Mary’s put together this prayer and worship evening. It’s a time to come together to sing contemporary songs, to pray, and to listen to God speak to us. All ages are welcome — the young and the young at heart.
Li’l Boppers
Music and dancing for preschoolers and babies with their parents at St Mary’s Hall, followed by free play and a cuppa for the adults. With Sarah Mosley — 021 472 724.
SMASH — St Mary’s After School Hangout
A fun programme for primary-aged children (5–10 years) with games, crafts, snacks and stories. SMASH is on hold at present. To register your interest, contact Marco at youth@halswellchurch.org.
Families newsletter
Keep up to date with what’s happening for families. Latest issue: 4 October 2026.
Read it (PDF)
Marco Bischler, Youth Minister
Contact Marco about any of our youth activities at youth@halswellchurch.org.
We have a team of parents and volunteers who lead the children and youth programmes, all dedicated to sharing the love of Christ with young people. All leaders are police vetted.