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Groups & activities

What’s on

There’s something happening most days of the week across our two churches. Everyone is welcome — just come along, or get in touch with the contact person first.

Coming up

  • Sun, 8 Nov · 5.00pm · All SaintsRiding on Faith

    A singalong service at All Saints Church, Prebbleton. Come and join us!

  • Fri, 13 Nov · Both churchesShow Day

    The church office is closed, and there is no Li’l Boppers or DOMINOS Youth Group. The Ashford Village service goes ahead as usual at 1.30pm.

  • Sun, 22 Nov · 5.00pm · St Mary’sAMPED

    The last AMPED of the year: informal worship with a youth and families focus.

  • Sun, 29 Nov · 4.00pm · St Mary’sJourney to Christmas

    A free community event for families, with games, crafts, tea and coffee, and a free sausage sizzle. Everyone can help in some way, big or small: if you can give time or donate something, talk to Marco or Jenny.

Regular groups

St Mary’s

Men’s Fellowship

Saturdays, 7.30am
St Mary’s Lounge

An interdenominational group who gather to study the Bible. We take turns leading, so everyone can grow in leading and discussion. Currently working through the Book of Daniel, one chapter at a time.

Contact Ormond Wilson · 03 322 8932 · o.wilson@xtra.co.nz

St Mary’s

Home Growth Group — Halswell

2nd & 4th Thursday, 7.00pm
In a home (hosted by Anna & Chris Rutherford)

Bible discussion and fellowship in a home, twice a month, led by Rev John Shoaf. All are welcome.

Contact Rev John Shoaf · 021 227 7365 (for address details)

All Saints

Home Growth Group — Prebbleton

2nd & 4th Wednesday, 7.00pm
In a home (hosted by Veve Vandenberghe)

Bible discussion and fellowship in a home, twice a month, led by Rev Andrew Hoggan. All are welcome.

Contact Rev Andrew Hoggan · 027 759 1783 (for address details)

All Saints

Prebbleton Walking Group

Tuesdays, 9.30am
Meet at the Tosswill Lounge, All Saints, Blakes Road

Just come along — someone will always walk at your pace. We start and finish at the Tosswill Lounge, with refreshments at the end. On the last Tuesday of the month we walk somewhere else.

Contact Warwick Mottram · 021 0225 3866 · warwick.mottram@gmail.com

St Mary’s

Li’l Boppers

Fridays, 9.45am – 10.30am (term time)
St Mary’s Hall

Music and dancing for preschoolers and babies with their parents, followed by free play — and a cuppa for the adults. No sessions in the school holidays.

Contact Sarah Mosley · 021 472 724 · sessmo9@gmail.com

St Mary’s

Move it or Lose it

Thursdays, 11.00am – 12 noon (term time)
St Mary’s Hall

A group fitness class run by a trained exercise professional, focusing on flexibility, balance and strength. Seated and standing, with no floor work — great after surgery or for keeping moving. Paid by the term. Accredited with Live Stronger for Longer.

Contact Krissy · 027 326 3958

Both churches

Retirement Village Services

Various — see below
Local retirement villages

We hold regular services in several local retirement villages, and everyone is welcome.

  • Anthony Wilding Village — 1st & 3rd Friday, 10.30am
  • Ashford Village, Prebbleton — 2nd Friday, 1.30pm
  • Banbury Park Village, Halswell — 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 3.00pm

Rev John is looking for a volunteer to help with the Banbury Park service (20–30 people come). Let him or the office know if you can help.

All Saints

Sing and Sign

Thursday mornings (term time)
All Saints, Prebbleton

Classes for caregivers and babies (0–2 years) that combine music and signing, helping babies communicate before they can talk.

Check availability and book →

St Mary’s Hall

DayTimeGroup
Monday4.15pmSole Tap Studio
Tuesday10.30amTai Chi
Tuesday3.30pmBrownies
Tuesday6.00pmGuides
Thursday11.00amMove it or Lose it
Friday9.45amLi’l Boppers
Friday6.30pmDOMINOS Youth Group
Saturday7.30amMen’s Fellowship

Tosswill Lounge, All Saints

DayTimeGroup
MondayBirth and More
Tuesday9.30amPrebbleton Walking Group, then refreshments
ThursdaySing and Sign; Birth and More
3rd ThursdayParkinson’s Support
4th FridayPrebbleton Friday Friends
Running a group and want it listed here, or spotted something out of date? Email the parish office at office@halswellchurch.org.