Christian Events - Top of the South

EASTER SUNDAY Combined Service
2025-04-20 10:00 - 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Teapot Valley Christian Camp, 200 Teapot Valley Road, Brightwater, Nelson, 7091, New Zealand
Resurrection Sunday
A combined service with Tasman, Grace & Hope churches

Church @ 4!
2025-04-20 16:00 - 17:00 | St Stephens Anglican Church, 61 Tahunanui Frive, Nelson, Nelson, 7011, New Zealand
The format is different from our regular services. It’s an interactive & intergenerational service. It’s fun yet serious at the same time. It’s experiential but also with solid teachings, as we make a case for the resurrected Christ. It’s followed by shared meal. Please bring a plate.

Junior 'Big City Mania' Camp
2025-04-22 | Bridge Valley, 28 Moore Road, RD1, Wakefield, Nelson, Nelson, 7095, New Zealand
This April we are running our Junior ‘Big City Mania’ themed camp from the 22nd – 24th of April. This is an overnight camp for ages 8-11. Throughout the week we will be running games and activities such as rock climbing, kayaking, archery and more. Each day, our speaker will be bringing a message from the bible. Registrations are now open, sign up in February to secure your spot at camp!

C.A.P. Christians Against Poverty budgeting course
2025-04-30 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-20 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.

C.A.P. Budget course
2025-05-05 19:00 - 2025-05-26 20:30 | hope community church, 114 Ranzau Road, Hope, Nelson, New Zealand
This a 3 week budgeting course spread over 4 Monday nights. We teach you how to prepare a budget, balance a budget and how to set up your finances to live within that budget. Text 0211066967 or email david.harris@capnz.org to book in.

Nelson Combined Youth Worship Night
2025-05-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Richmond New Life Church, 85 Wensley Road, Richmond, 7020, New Zealand
Join Thrive Youth in a night dedicated to worshiping God based solely around songs performed by the Satellite band at Easter Camp 2025. For more info, reach out to Jono 0212884811 youth@richmondnewlife.org.nz

An evening with music artist, Jules Riding
2025-05-11 19:00 - 20:00 | St Stephens Anglican Church, 61 Tahunanui Frive, Nelson, Nelson, 7011, New Zealand
We’re excited to invite you to a special evening of music and worship with Jules Riding, an internationally recognized Christian musician, on Sunday 11th May at 7:00pm at St Stephens Community Church, 61 Tahunanui Drive.
Jules Riding has spent over twenty years ministering through music, travelling extensively across New Zealand and to more than 30 countries worldwide. His journey began with the St. Paul’s Singers in Auckland, and over the years, he has written songs featured in Songs of the Nations, Songs of the Kingdom, and New Harvest songbooks. His work has also been recorded by Scripture in Song, Maranatha Music, and others.
Jules has a rich history in both Christian and secular music, with accolades including multiple New Zealand Music Awards for Gospel Album of the Year and recognition through the APRA Silver Scroll Awards. His musical style is often compared to James Taylor’s – mellow, thoughtful, and deeply moving.
Alongside his music, Jules has also authored poetry volumes and a devotional study titled The Father Seeks Worshipers, designed for churches and small groups. His heart for worship and his desire to prepare believers for the return of Christ shine through in his songs and message.
This will be a wonderful evening to invite friends, family, and anyone who would be blessed by uplifting music and testimony. Admission is free, and a Koha offering will be taken to support Jules’ ministry.
For more information about Jules, please visit his website here https://www.julesriding.com/ His music can be previewed on http://www.youtube.com/julesriding

Camp Leaders for July Camp
2025-05-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Bridge Valley, 28 Moore Road, RD1, Wakefield, Nelson, Nelson, 7095, New Zealand
We are on the hunt for leaders aged 16+ who are interested in trying something new! Our kids camps are so much fun, have a great team of teenage and young adult volunteers, and have plenty of spaces to serve, no matter your skills or experience. Our leaders team are Christians who are passionate about sharing God’s love with others.

The Flood Tour Harvest Ready
2025-06-03 18:30 - 2025-06-07 21:30 | 5 Stephenson Street, Blenheim Central, Blenheim, New Zealand
This year The Flood Movement team will be hitting the road, to see God move in the ‘Harvest Ready tour’. The tour is a forerunner to the big event in Nelson Trafalgar Centre Stadium in August 2025.
What is the tour? The Flood Movement tour is a series of nights in which we will watch God move powerfully over hearts and minds, and see the body become Harvest ready!
When is the tour? The tour will run from the 3rd June, starting in Blenheim, moving to Greymouth, before concluding in Christchurch on the 7th June 2025.
Who? The Flood Band will join us on the road with Bianca Serratore & Hannah Wilmshurst speaking and ministering in the power of God.
Dates: Blenheim 3rd, 4th June, Greymouth 5th June, Christchurch 6th, 7th June
6:30pm (Doors Open) till 9:30pm Finish each night.

Gifted - Unlocking your calling
2025-06-28 09:00 - 16:00 | Aspire Church, 101 Hardy St, Nelson, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand
Gifted: A Day in His Presence & Power
God is raising up an army, sons and daughters who know their true identity, love Him wholeheartedly, and move in His power for themselves and for others. Gifted is a day set apart to unlock what He has placed within you.
Join us for a powerful day of healing, freedom, and equipping as we welcome special guest Prophetess Janet Chambers, who will lead two dynamic sessions:
🔸 “Ready, Set, Stop!”
Break free from what holds you back so you can fully run in your God-given gifting.
🔸 “Can I Really Hear God?”
A practical, hands-on session to grow in hearing God’s voice and practicing the prophetic.
Alongside Janet, you’ll be led by Prophet Alistair Simmons and Hannah Wilmshurst, as they partner with the Holy Spirit to create a space for transformation and encounter.
🎟️ Grab your ticket today—this is more than an event, it’s a divine appointment. Come expectant. See less

LIT Camp (Leaders in Training)
2025-07-06 16:00 - 2025-07-11 18:30 | Bridge Valley, 28 Moore Road, RD1, Wakefield, Nelson, Nelson, 7095, New Zealand
Calling all young people who are interested to learn more about leadership in a Christian Camp context. LIT is filled with trainings on child safety, running activities, and teamwork, also with bible devotionals, serving slots, and helping out with camp.
Leaders don’t have to be a certain type of person, so whatever personality or passions you have, we would love to see you here in our team. For ages 14-16, no prior experience needed – just a good attitude.

Blast Day Camps
2025-07-07 09:00 - 2025-07-11 16:00 | Bridge Valley, 28 Moore Road, RD1, Wakefield, Nelson, Nelson, 7095, New Zealand
We have 5 days of fun planned for kids aged 7-13 during the July school holidays. We will have activities like rock climbing, kayaking, archery, mini golf, and other camp classics like mainstage with praise songs and a message, canteen, and wide games.
We would love to see you here!

C.A.P. money course
2025-07-21 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-07-28 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-08-11 19:00 - 20:30 | hope community church, 114 Ranzau Road, Hope, Nelson, New Zealand
A 3 session course where you will learn how to build a budget, manage your finances and save for the future.

C.A.P. Budget course
2025-07-21 19:00 - 20:30 | hope community church, 114 Ranzau Road, Hope, Nelson, New Zealand
Christians Against Poverty (C.A.P.) are running their 3 session course on a Monday night. This starts on July the 21st

OUTREACH
2025-08-12 12:00 - 2025-08-15 17:00 | Aspire Church, 101 Hardy St, Nelson, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand
Let’s be the hands and feet of Jesus, and see people encounter the living God on the streets.
We are excited to partner with Jacqui Ford from Christ For All Nations who will be training our teams and leading the outreach through the week.
From the 13th to the 15th of August, the Flood team will travel throughout the Nelson & Marlborough region, releasing tickets to the big Flood event and seeing people encounter Jesus.
We would love for you to join us as we hit the streets!
Get equipped at our training night on the 12th of August with Jacqui Ford (CFAN).
If you would like to lead a team or come out on the streets with us then we would love to hear from you.
info@thefloodmovement.com

Flood Stadium
2025-08-15 18:30 - 2025-08-16 21:30 | Trafalgar Centre, 7 Paru Paru Road, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand
Hearts Healed and Souls Saved.
It’s time to gather as the church and see a mighty harvest! Who are you bringing?
The Nelson Trafalgar indoor stadium is booked and we are believing for a great move of God.
Join us for a powerful weekend as we see Gods glory fall, hearts healed and souls saved. It’s Harvest Time!
Dates:
Friday 15th August 2025 6pm Doors Open, Night Starts 7pm – 10pm Saturday 16th August 2025 9am Doors Open, 10am Start – 4:30pm 6:00pm Doors Open, Night Starts 7pm – 10pm
What to expect:
Last year’s stadium event saw 60+ people saved, with countless others healed and set free. This year, we are believing for even more. Join us for worship, the gospel and His presence and power. We have great Speakers from New Zealand and Australia ministering, Speakers to be announced on Social media in March. We also have amazing bands lined up for the weekend. Come expectant to see Jesus move in your life, equip you and have fun, so together we can become the light on the hill, the light to our city! This is a FREE EVENT, an offering will be taken on the Friday and Saturday night.

Venn, Centre for the Arts, Short Course- Making Sense of Making: An exploration of God, Faith and Art
2025-09-12 18:00 - 2025-09-13 21:00 | The Makery, All Saints Church, Vanguard St, Nelson, 30 Vanguard St, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand
Making Sense of Making: An exploration of God, Faith and Art
This short course under Venn’s Centre for the Arts is designed to help you explore how the arts fit in with God’s good world. It’s a chance to slow down, engage deeply in some big questions around art and faith, and reflect on how the Christian faith renews and transforms the arts. Open to all—this will be a retreat-like time involving teaching, discussion, and reflection, along with many other fellow creatives.
12-13 September
The Makery, 30 Vanguard Street, Nelson
Learn more at venn.org.nz

Panorama Seminar, with Brad Carr
2025-09-13 09:00 - 15:00 | hope community church, 114 Ranzau Road, Hope, Nelson, New Zealand
There’s so much to love about the Bible, and for different people, varied parts of God’s Word may speak deeply to them personally. For some people it might be some of the well-known stories of the Bible that they recall from their childhood. For others, it may be passages or chapters they remember from impactful sermons or lessons. Others may have key verses that resonate deeply with them.
The problem is, that for many Christians, while they love God’s Word, they don’t necessarily know where those stories or verses come from in the Bible, or how they contribute to the overall storyline of the Bible.
In the course of a day, the Panorama seminar walks participants through the grand story of the Bible. It helps people take the individual jigsaw pieces of their favourite stories and verses, and puts them together until the whole puzzle lies before them. If you, or others in your church, have ever wondered how the Bible fits together, this seminar is for you.
To register please fill out the registration form: https://forms.gle/4JegvYmKzfuxx39V7 (also found at www.hopechurch.org.nz).

Growing in Prayer
2025-09-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Nelson Baptist Church, 193 Bridge Street, Nelson, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand
Want to grow in praying for yourself and for others?
A fun filled learning time to help us grow in prayer no matter where you are at! Come join the team with an afternoon tea to follow. Nelson Baptist is hosting a SOZO team (Freedom Prayer from Manukau City Baptist Church).
No need to register – we will see you there!

Volunteer at our Holiday Camps
2025-09-21 14:30 - 2025-09-26 17:00, 2025-09-28 14:30 - 2025-10-04 17:00 | 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.

Step Up
2025-09-21 16:00 - 2025-09-26 17:00 | Bridge Valley, 28 Moore Road, RD1, Wakefield, Nelson, Nelson, 7095, New Zealand
Step Up – Intro to Leadership Training
Our Step Up programme is designed for young people from any background or experience level to come and learn basic, lifelong leadership skills in a Christian Camp setting. It is for ages 14-16 who are keen to step up to be a role-model, but also is a great place to start if you are interested in being a camp leader.
The week-long camp is alongside our kids camp, and is full of sessions on bible, health and safety, cleaning, etc, but also activities, team building, joining in with camp, serving food, and more.
Contact Caitlin at holidaycamps@bridgevalley.co.nz if you want to know more!

Junior Holiday Camp
2025-09-22 09:00 - 2025-09-26 12:00 | Bridge Valley, 28 Moore Road, RD1, Wakefield, Nelson, Nelson, 7095, New Zealand
Registrations are open now for our “Medieval” themed, overnight kids camps. We will be playing themed wide games, have tasty food, mainstage including praise songs and a Christian message from a speaker, canteen, great people. and exciting activities!
This is for ages 8-11 on the first week of the school holidays. We’d love to see you here!

Foster Care Information Lunch
2025-09-27 12:00 - 13:30 | Open Home Foundation, 10D Kotua Place, Stoke, Nelson, 7041, New Zealand
Please join us to chat to our Foster Parent Social Worker and find out how you and your family can be a part of our ministry.
Free lunch provided.
Venue: Open Home Foundation Nelson Service Centre, 10D Kotua Place, Wakatu Estate, Nelson
RSVP by 22nd September to Foster Parent Recruiter Mika Ito 027 4610 497 mika.ito@ohf.org.nz
