Christian Events - Top of the South

"Heroes" Day Camps
2024-07-15 09:30 - 2024-07-19 16:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Bridge Valley, 28 Moore Road, RD1, Wakefield, Nelson, Nelson, 7095, New Zealand
Bridge Valley Campers… assemble!
We are so excited to have a “Heroes” themed day camp at Bridge Valley this July! This is a Monday to Friday day camp for ages 7-13. It is a great programme for anyone who is interested in trying out camp but not yet ready to stay overnight, or if you just love the camp life. These day camps include a selection of our classic activities, such as archery, flying fox, mini golf, air rifles, climbing, plus some classic camp-wide games, great food, awesome leaders, and mainstage.
At the moment, we are only offering a 5-day package (no individual days). The price includes everything for day camps – food, bus transport, $2 canteen a day, and activities.

Nelson Tasman Expo
2024-09-28 09:00 - 13:00 | The old Bed, Bath & beyond building, 75 Rutherford St, Nelson, Nelson Province, 7010, New Zealand
Join us for the Community Expo at the Old Bed, Bath & Beyond Store in Montgomery Carpark, Nelson! This exciting event brings together local clubs, groups, community organizations, and services all in one place. Whether you’re looking to discover new hobbies, join a local club, or find out about vital community services, there’s something for everyone. Meet friendly faces, get involved, and learn more about the wonderful support and activities available in our community. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to connect!

October Camp Leaders.
2024-09-29 - 2024-10-11 | Bridge Valley, 28 Moore Road, RD1, Wakefield, Nelson, Nelson, 7095, New Zealand
October holiday camps are approaching quickly and we’re on the lookout for new leaders.
Volunteering at Bridge Valley looks like showing kids Jesus’ love, servant hearted leadership, positivity and the willingness to give things a go!
If you’re over 16, and this is of interest to you, visit our website and fill out our first time leaders’ application: https://www.bridgevalley.co.nz/leaders.
If you’re under 16, we do have the option of doing LIT (leader in training) which runs alongside our kids camp in a separate program. This is also on the same page as the link above.
Contact us at holidaycamps@bridgevalley.co.nz.
We’d love to have you here!

SkoolZout Holiday Program
2024-09-30 - 2024-10-04 | Richmond New Life Church, 85 Wensley Road, Richmond, 7020, New Zealand
A funfilled school holiday program that runs the first week of the school holidays for ages 5-13.

Junior 'Mystery' Camp
2024-09-30 - 2024-10-04 | Bridge Valley, 28 Moore Road, RD1, Wakefield, Nelson, Nelson, 7095, New Zealand
This October, Mystery camps are back! In the first week of the school holidays, we have our junior week of camp. This includes giving our classic activities a go, meeting new friends, solving the ‘theft’ that has occurred at camp, and so much more. Our speaker will deliver messages from the bible and our amazing leaders will be there to answer any questions and guide kids throughout the week.
Dates: 30th – 4th October
Ages: 8 – 11 year olds.
Come along to solve the mystery. We’d love to have you here.

Ultimate 'Mystery' Camp
2024-10-07 - 2024-10-11 | Bridge Valley, 28 Moore Road, RD1, Wakefield, Nelson, Nelson, 7095, New Zealand
Mystery camp is back at Bridge Valley these coming school holidays. For our ultimate week of camp, we will be solving a ‘murder mystery’. This camp is a classic overnight camp and a great opportunity for kids to try our higher end activities like luge and rock climbing. We will have an amazing speaker sharing from the bible each day, and discussions with our awesome leaders. Join us for a great time these school holidays!
Ages: 11- 13
Dates: 7th – 11th October
Our registrations are now open on our website: https://www.bridgevalley.co.nz/holiday-camps

Youth Group Facilitator Event
2024-10-09 10:00 - 16:30 | Teapot Valley Christian Camp, 200 Teapot Valley Road, Brightwater, Nelson, 7091, New Zealand
A day of intentional connection and building up Youth Facilitators/ Pastors/ Co-ordinators/ Organisers. Our goal is to create an opportunity to connect with others running youth groups in our region. Share what works well, and what the struggles are. To have some intentional training. most of all our hope is to put on an event that is both uplifting and practically useful.

Foster Care Information Evening by Open Home Foundation
2024-10-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Richmond Baptist Church, 123 Salisbury Road, Nelson, New Zealand
Have you ever considered becoming a foster parent?
Discover the joy of fostering!
You are invited to our Foster Care Information Evening.
Light supper will be provided so registration please by 14th October.
Any questions please contact Mika mika.ito@ohf.org.nz or 027 461 0497.

Foster Care Information Evening by Open Home Foundation
2024-10-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Richmond Baptist Church, 123 Salisbury Road, Nelson, New Zealand
Do you want to make a real difference in the life of a child?
Have you ever considered fostering a child in your home?
You are invited to our Foster Care Information Evening.
Light supper will be provided.
Registration please by 14th October.
Email: mika.ito@ohf.org.nz or txt 027 461 0497.

The Journey - Trust fall
2024-11-08 18:30 - 2024-11-09 13:00 | Aspire Church, 101 Hardy St, Nelson, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand
A gathering of believers willing to walk in unhindered freedom & union.
Throne Room Worship, activation & prophetic now

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Christmas Lunch!
2024-12-14 11:30 - 14:30 | Richmond New Life Church, 85 Wensley Road, Richmond, 7020, New Zealand
If that’s you Richmond New Life church would like to bless you and your grandchildren to a Free Christmas Lunch, and entertainment for the kids on Saturday 14th December 2024!
We would love the opportunity to honor what you do for your Whanau in this way. If you would like to come or know someone who would, please contact Megan Wright before next Monday 9th!

A Festival of Candles and Carols
2024-12-14 16:00 - 17:30 | Tasman Church, 6 Williams Road, Tasman, Tasman, New Zealand
A traditional carol and candle service, and traditional English Christmas food and a BBQ following the event.

Blast Christmas Camps
2024-12-18 09:00 - 2024-12-20 17:00 | Bridge Valley, 28 Moore Road, RD1, Wakefield, Nelson, Nelson, 7095, New Zealand
This December, we have a 3-day Christmas themed camp. This a day camp, so campers will travel to and from Bridge Valley by bus or private transport each day.
This is for 7 – 13 years olds, and is a great introductory camp. We’ll be doing our classic activities, games, water time and more while also hearing about the true meaning of Christmas.
Register now to save your spot. Come along for Christmas fun here at Bridge Valley.

The Nazareth News (Christmas Service, 22 Dec)
2024-12-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Grace Church, 2 Headingly Lane, Richmond, Nelson, 7020, New Zealand
Join us on Sunday, December 22nd at Grace Church at 10:00 am. Our special Christmas service includes Christmas carols and a contemporary take on the nativity story from our Christmas correspondents at “The Nazareth News” channel. A Christmas service for all ages.

Junior ' Wild West' Camp
2025-01-06 - 2025-01-10 | Bridge Valley, 28 Moore Road, RD1, Wakefield, Nelson, Nelson, 7095, New Zealand
It’s Survivor in the Wild West at Bridge Valley this summer and we can’t wait to have all of you here. This camp will have a range of activities, team games, and much more. This is a 4 night overnight camp for ages 8-11.
Everyday we’ll hear an amazing message from the bible and camp is always the perfect place to meet new friends.
Register now to secure your spot!

Ultimate 'Wild West' Camp
2025-01-13 - 2025-01-17 | Bridge Valley, 28 Moore Road, RD1, Wakefield, Nelson, Nelson, 7095, New Zealand
The wild, wild, west is coming to Bridge Valley this summer, and it’s also survivor!
We’ll have a range of activities and games available throughout the week and so much more. This is an overnight camp for kids aged 11- 13 from the 13th – 17th January 2025. We’ll also be hearing an amazing message from the bible each day and camp is the perfect opportunity to grow and meet new friends.
Register now to secure your spot!

Summer Bible Camp
2025-01-21 08:00 - 2025-01-24 17:00 | Bridge Valley, 28 Moore Road, RD1, Wakefield, Nelson, Nelson, 7095, New Zealand
Bible Camp is our final week of camp in January, and it is an amazing time to be had. At Bible Camp we still do activities, water fights, games and more, but it is also an opportunity to learn about following God. This smaller, shorter camp has a great welcoming atmosphere and it’s a perfect time to make new friends. Whether you have been to camp before or not and whether you believe in God or not, this is a great camp to get to if you are interested in asking questions and learning more.
This is an overnight camp for ages 9-13 from Tuesday 21st – Friday 24th January.
Register now to secure your spot!

Revealing Gods Heart
2025-02-21 18:30 - 21:00 | Aspire Church, 101 Hardy St, Nelson, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand
Come join us for an evening designed to inspire and equip you as we step into 2025 with excitement, boldness and purpose!
All Welcome – No Charge

Junior 'Big City Mania' Camp
2025-02-24 | 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!

CWCI - Trust and Transformation - Speaker Robyn Young
2025-03-03 19:30 - 21:30 | hope community church, 114 Ranzau Road, Hope, 7020
A non denominational Christian event to encourage Christian Women in their faith. Robyn Young will be speaking on “Trust and Transformation”.

C.A.P. Christians Against Poverty budgeting course
2025-03-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-04-02 19:00 - 21:00 | hope community church, 114 Ranzau Road, Hope, 7020
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.

Young Adults Mental Health Workshop
2025-03-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Whakatu Presbyterian, 34 Champion Road, Richmond, Tasman, 7020, New Zealand
Join us for a night with three of the greatest minds (opinion only of the event organisers) to talk about our mental health and some tools we can put in place to not only survive but to thrive. This event is for young adults, but anyone is welcome to come and hear wisdom from some incredible people working in the mental health world.
Our three panelists are Dr. Neil Yorke, Psychiatrist at Nelson Hospital, Anna Newman, Educational Psychologist working in local schools, and Karen Davidson, Pūkenga Kaiwhakahaere (Site Manager) and Health Nurse of Te Piki Oranga.
There will be space to ask our panelists some of those curly questions you have. We have created a short google form for anyone that wants to ask a question so we can ask them on the night. Click the link here to do so: https://forms.gle/P6sEzkDCLp9z7F167
This is hosted by Whakatū Presbyterian Young Adults, and while we’re Christian, this space will be informative for anyone to come along to.

Arise & Shine Gathering "Accessing Spiritual Realities"
2025-04-04 18:30 - 2025-04-05 16:00 | Aspire Church, 101 Hardy St, Nelson, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand
Being able to see and understand what God has for us is critical to being able to live a fulfilling Christian life.
With Lyn Packer from Christchurch. 4th April 6.30pm to 5th April 430pm
Come join us, and discover how to work with the Holy Spirit to see the eyes of your mind enlightened and the seer realm opened up to you, so you can not only see but see and understand how to cooperate with Gods glorious plans for your life and walk in wisdom and power available to you. A time to be activated into walking deeper into the fulfillment of who we are called to be.
VENUE: Aspire Church Nelson Hardy Street.
Organise your own food and drink for the day
Cost a Donation on the day
https://www.thekingdomcentre.co.nz/events
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Doors open 6pm Friday and 9am Saturday

Stepping Up – Men’s Leadership Seminar
2025-04-05 09:15 - 15:00 | hope community church, 114 Ranzau Road, Hope, 7020
Join us for a Men’s Leadership Seminar on Saturday, 5 April, 9:15-3:00 pm at Hope Community Church (HCC). This is a joint event between Grace, Hope, and New Life churches.
Roger Osbaldiston, the author of the book, The Integrated Life of Leaders, is the keynote speaker. Roger was born and raised in NZ and is based in Auckland, where he is the Global Vice President of Student-Led Movements for Campus Crusade for Christ International.
The seminar, whilst coming from a Christian perspective, is designed to give practical insights into leadership and leadership development in a variety of contexts. If you are in any sort of leadership or supervisory role at church or in your workplace (or aspire to be), you will benefit from attending.
The day will consist of three main sessions: (1) The Integrated Life of the Leader, (2) The Essentials of Successful Leadership, and (3) Preparing the Next Generation of Leaders.
$25 per person, including morning/afternoon tea and lunch (pizza).

Easter at the Cathedral
2025-04-13 08:00 - 2025-04-20 17:00 | Nelson Cathedral, NELSON CATHEDRAL, NELSON, NELSON, 7011, New Zealand
Palm Sunday
Maundy Thursday
Good Friday
Easter Sunday

Ultimate 'Big City Mania' Camp
2025-04-14 - 2025-04-17 | Bridge Valley, 28 Moore Road, RD1, Wakefield, Nelson, Nelson, 7095, New Zealand
This April we are running our Ultimate ‘Big City Mania’ themed camp from the 14th – 17th of April. This is an overnight camp for ages 11 – 13. Throughout the week we will be running games and activities such as rock climbing, high ropes, luge 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!

Camp Survivor April 2025
2025-04-14 09:00 - 2025-04-16 10:30 | Nelson
Camp Survivor is almost here! This year is extra special as we celebrate 20 incredible years of Camp Survivor. To mark the occasion, we’re making it possible for even more kids to join the fun by running camp during both the April school holidays and the September/October school holidays.

The Journey
2025-04-18 08:00 - 2025-04-20 17:00 | Richmond New Life Church, 85 Wensley Road, Richmond, 7020, New Zealand
AN INTERACTIVE WALK THROUGH THE REAL STORY OF EASTER
