Christian Events - Top of the South

Volunteer at our Holiday Camps
2025-09-28 14:30 - 2025-10-04 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Bridge Valley, 28 Moore Road, RD1, Wakefield, Nelson, Nelson, 7095, New Zealand
We have kids ministry camps every school holidays, and there are so many areas where people can get involved! We have roles for teens 14+, like cabin leading and support crew, but also role such as Camp Parents, Camp Speakers, and Leadership Development Coordinators, or leader support.
If you are interested to see where you could help out, get in touch or apply online!
Contact Caitlin at holidaycamps@bridgevalley.co.nz or visit www.bridgevalley.co.nz.
Our next camps are at the end of September.

Frames of Mind: How art Shapes who we are
2025-10-10 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-10-24 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-10-31 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-11-07 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-11-14 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-11-21 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-11-28 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-12-05 13:30 - 14:30 and 2 more dates | Mosaic Room, Habitat Hub, 166 Tahunanui Drive, Tahunanui, Nelson, New Zealand
This four part introductory lecture and discussion based workshops, explore how viewing art impacts us and our emotions, examining how it doesn’t just reflect life, but reshapes it. The workshops are designed to ignite or reignite God’s creativity in us and to better understand how art shapes who we are, our identity, our connection with others and the world around us.

C.A.P. Christians Against Poverty budgeting course
2025-10-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-29 19:00 - 21:00 | hope community church, 114 Ranzau Road, Hope, Nelson, New Zealand
A course of 3 sessions where you learn to create and balance a budget, set up your accounts to make it work and how to maintain it.
On a Wednesday night from 7 – 9 pm at Hope Community Church, 114 Ranzau Road, Hope.
It is on October 15, 22 & 29th.

Arise & Shine - BECOMING
2025-11-07 - 2025-11-08 | Aspire Church, 101 Hardy St, Nelson, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand
This will be a Gathering with a twist, for the hungry ones you will not want to miss this.
You were created to be the perfect reflection of his glory. That’s the whole purpose of our life and our existence here is to become his image bearers in all of the earth.
What does this really mean? Probably not what you think.
We are in a state of preparation right at this moment for ultimate Transfiguration, when the words of Isaiah shall be fulfilled in the earthly realm,” Arise and Shine, for the light of God has risen upon you, though darkness covers the earth and thick darkness covers the hearts of all men, yet my light shall be seen upon you, and the kings of the earth and the unbelievers will be gathered to you and converted to me,”
More details to register coming, https://www.thekingdomcentre.co.nz/ariseandshineretreats/events-retreats/category/retreat
Meantime mark the date in your calendars, Nelson
Friday 7th – doors open at 6pm & Saturday doors open 9am. 9.30am pronto start – 9.30pm.
Bring your lunch, refreshments though cafes are nearby.
Further details about speakers are coming.
Book your flights now, tell your friends.

Hidden to Healed
2025-11-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Grace Church, 2 Headingly Lane, Richmond, Nelson, 7020, New Zealand
Join us for a heartfelt afternoon tea event with inspiring stories of hope and healing from Hamlin Fistula New Zealand.
Along with a musical performance from the Nelson Bays Harmony Chorus and presentation from Days for Girls.
Help us raise vital funds to restore the health and dignity of Ethiopian women living hidden away with devastating childbirth injuries.

Mapua Community Carols
2025-12-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Mapua Wharf
Come and join us for an evening of Christmas Carols at Mapua Wharf. Featuring: Motueka District Brass Band, Mapua School Choir and Mapua Community Choir.
Meeting at Waterfront Park at 6pm, followed by singing in the streets around Mapua!

Gifted - One Day Conference
2025-12-06 | Richmond New Life Church, 85 Wensley Road, Richmond, 7020, New Zealand
Gifted – One Day Conference
Saturday 6th December
Join us for a powerful time of worship, equipping, deliverance, healing, and breakthrough with special guests Apostle Wesley and Prophet Janet Chambers and your hosts and speakers Alistair Simmons and Hannah Wilmshurst.
Day 9.30am – 4pm
7pm – 9pm Night Deliverance Service with Apostle Wesley Chambers & Prophet Janet Chambers
Venue: 📍Richmond New Life Church
Hosted by Hannah Wilmshurst and Alistair Simmons.
Early Bird Tickets available till November the 6th.

Gifted - One Day Conference
2025-12-06 | Richmond New Life Church, 85 Wensley Road, Richmond, 7020, New Zealand
Gifted – One Day Conference ✨
Saturday 6th December
Day 9.30am – 4pm
7pm – 9pm Night Deliverance Service with Apostle Wesley Chambers & Prophet Janet Chambers
Venue: 📍Richmond New Life Church
Hosts & speakers Hannah Wilmshurst & Prophet Alistair Simmons.
Join us for a powerful time of worship, equipping, deliverance, healing, and breakthrough with special guests Apostle Wesley and Prophet Janet Chambers. 🙌🔥
Join us for the ‘Gifted’ one day conference.

C.A.P. Christians Against Poverty budgeting course
2025-12-10 19:00 - 21:00 | hope community church, 114 Ranzau Road, Hope, Nelson, New Zealand
A course of 3 sessions where you learn to create and balance a budget, set up your accounts to make it work and how to maintain it.
On a Wednesday night from 7 – 9 pm at Hope Community Church, 114 Ranzau Road, Hope.
It is on March 5, 12 & 26.

St Stephens Christmas Events
2025-12-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-24 23:00 - 2025-12-25 00:00, 2025-12-25 10:00 - 11:00 | St Stephens Anglican Church, 61 Tahunanui Frive, Nelson, Nelson, 7011, New Zealand
Join us for …
Kids & Carols on Sunday 14th Dec, 10am
A whanau friendly Christmas celebration with our Nativity Play and Children’s choir.
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Christmas Safari on Sunday 21st Dec, 10am
A brief panoramic journey across thousands of years and stories of old, narrated through recitals and readings.
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Midnight service on Wednesday 24th Dec, 11pm
A quiet reflective service on Christmas eve remembering the real reason for the season.
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Christmas Day Service on Thursday 25th Dec, 10am
We gather to celebrate the birth of Christ. God with us. Special sing-along Christmas music.

Nelson Baptist Church Christmas Services
2025-12-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Nelson Baptist Church, 193 Bridge Street, Nelson, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand
Join us for Nelson Baptist’s Christmas Events this December
Sunday 14 December from 10am we will be having our Outdoor Community Christmas Celebration in our park behind the Church Buildings. Everyone is welcome. There will be carols, giant bouncy slide and a free BBQ. Come and enjoy the fun with us.
Sunday 21 December 10am is our Carols by Candlelight service held in our stunning heritage buildings. Come and sing some carols and stay for the Christmas morning tea afterwards.

Blast Christmas Camp
2025-12-17 09:00 - 2025-12-19 16:00 | Bridge Valley, 28 Moore Road, RD1, Wakefield, Nelson, Nelson, 7095, New Zealand
Our Blast Christmas Day Camp is happening this December and there is so much fun to be had! It includes our classic activities, such as Luge, Rock Climbing and Aqua park as well as games and so much more. We can’t wait to see you here!
This is a day camp package for all 3 days of camp, Wednesday to Friday. This includes lunch and snacks, $2 canteen a day, activities, and the bus travel.

FREEDOM To Flourish
2025-12-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Victus Coffee & Eatery, 111 Bridge Street, Nelson, New Zealand
JOIN US FOR AN EVENING WITH LAURA, THE FOUNDER OF THE LIBERTY PROJECT IN MOZAMBIQUE. HEAR OF THE WORK SHE DOES WITH WOMEN TO EMPOWER, TRAIN AND BREAK THE CHAINS OF EXPLOTATION. SEE HOW YOU CAN
PARTNER TO MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE IN THESE WOMENS

The Heart of the City at Christmas 2025
2025-12-18 - 2026-01-18 | The Cathedral, Upper Trafalgar Street, Nelson, Nelson Province, 7011, New Zealand
CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL
Open every day till 18 January
Late night Fridays 5, 12. & 19 Dec

Christmas Eve Service
2025-12-24 17:00 - 18:00
Celebrating together the birth of Jesus Christ on this special eve. One hour service to include worship, carols and a special Christmas message. All welcome.

Christmas Eve Service
2025-12-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Alive Church Motueka, 374 High Street, Motueka, New Zealand
Carols, Cake & Christmas Cheer
374 High St, Motueka
7pm
