The Village Church and Community Centre

Put a SPRING in your step! The Village Community Market on Saturday, 7 September from 9:00 - 11:30am @ the corner of Aorangi & Ilam Roads has lots of bargains that SPRING to mind! 🌷🌼🪻

Some of the fun in store at Playful Generations - Community Drop-in at the Village - Papanui on Thursdays from 9:30 - 11am. Drop on in!

👏Congratulations to Linda Cowan who was awarded a Community Service Award by Waipapa Papanui Innes Central Community Board!
Linda initiated a weekly reading scheme with pupils at Tuia Burnside Primary School and donates food to the school for families and school lunches. She is a member of a patchwork quilt group that provides quilts for students and also volunteers with Age Concern Canterbury. She is an active member of The Village Church and Community Centre and a voluntary lay preacher for several churches. Family, friends, and representatives from Age Concern, Tuia Burnside Primary School, and The Village Church and Community Centre joined together to recognise and celebrate Linda. Thanks Linda for all that you do! 💐

The Village held a special service acknowledging the partnership with Tuia Burnside Primary School. Thank you for your donations for the food parcels and knitted slippers for the students! 🥫🧶

Toes need a little TLC? Book in to the Foot Clinic @ the Village - Bryndwr on 8 or 9 August between 1 and 4pm. Phone 351-6664.

Need some warmer clothes or have some to give? The Village Community Market is on Saturday, 3 August from 9:00 - 11:30am, corner of Aorangi & Ilam Rds.
You can find great quality second-hand clothing every Saturday morning at our shop! On the 3rd, you'll find many other items and Koha coffee! ☕

The Village recognised Mary Jo on Sunday for her 20 years of working as a Community Liaison and manager for the Community Centre. 💐

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Playful Generations starts TOMORROW! 🥳

Our very first group is happening this Thursday between 9.30am and 11am!

We will have the coffee machine warmed up and the activities out and ready to go! We look forward to seeing you there! 🩵💜

Photos of volunteers from the Village who spend time each week reading with students from Burnside Primary school. You are stars!⭐️

Introducing Playful Generations - Community Drop-in! 🌟
📍 Find us at The Village - 460 Papanui Rd, starting 25th July. Bring your smiles and curiosity! Spread the word to friends and family! 🌟
🎨 Join us Thursday mornings during term time for a heartwarming session where generations come together for fun and connection! 🎉
👵👶 Whether you're a grandparent, parent, or little one, drop in between 9:30 and 11:00 AM for the magic of intergenerational play.
🖍️ We'll have a variety of crafts and toys to spark creativity in the little ones, ensuring they have a blast while making new friends. For the grown-ups, treat yourself to a barista-made coffee for just a gold coin donation! ☕ We haven't forgotten the morning tea – it's on us for the children to enjoy! 🍪See you there!

Piles of Peggy Squares! The Village donated 110 peggy squares to be knitted into blankets and given to Christchurch organisations serving young families and older adults. A big thanks to all our knitters!

Need some new toys for the school holidays? Try the Village Community Market, Saturday 6 July from 9:00 - 11:30am, corner Aorangi & Ilam Rds. Also clothing, household items, books & coffee!

The Bryndwr & Papanui offices are closed on 28 June for Matariki. ✨

A round of applause! 👏 The Village movie night 🎬 raised over $300 for Operation Refugee supporting displaced people worldwide. 🌎

The Village readers who volunteer at Burnside Primary were recognised at a special assembly, also attended by the Ilam MP.
Many thanks to the volunteers who read with the students! 💐📚

EasterCamp 2024 stands out as it will be a last for many of the young people once they graduate at the end of the year. Leaders and Youth look forward to continuing conversations and growing together in their faith journey as they keep sharing and listening to each other.

Eco Church Gathering (the Village is an Eco Church)
Tuesday, 11 June 2024, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Christchurch Envirohub, Christchurch Botanic Gardens

RSVP to the event at: https://shorturl.at/214eS
For more info, contact James at [email protected]
Come along, connect with others, and learn how to integrate sustainability and creation care into our church communities.

Hear about calculating your church's carbon footprint and the 360°carbon calculator for churches tool.

There will be special guests from Christchurch Enviro Hub and City Council.

A BIG THANK YOU to Hallensteins for donating Menswear to the Village - Bryndwr clothing shop!! We are open this (and every) Saturday from 9:30am - 12noon, at the corner of Aorangi & Ilam Rds., Bryndwr. 👕👖👔👞

You won't pay a King's Birthday ransom this weekend at the Village Community Market! 👑 Saturday, 8 June, 9:00 - 11:30am @ the corner of Aorangi & Ilam Rds. Clothing, household & children's items, books.

Knit For Purpose! Come along to the Village Community Market on Saturday, 8 June from 9:00 - 11:30am, corner of Aorangi & Ilam, to knit peggy squares. 🧶Volunteering Canterbury is coordinating a city-wide effort to make blankets for the vulnerable in our community. For more info- https://volcan.org.nz/news/knit-for-purpose

“Fam Story” Thinking about writing stories about your family and life for future generations to know who they are, where they came from, and what's gone before?

Defyd Williams is offering a six-week course at The Village, Papanui, planned for a Thursday afternoon 2 - 4pm. Cost is $15 per session ($90 for the course). Defyd trained as a history teacher and was a journalist for The Press (1986-1999).

If interested, contact the Papanui office by 31 May. Course is limited to 8 to 12 participants. We are looking at a mid-June start date – with each session running for 2-3 hours on a Thursday afternoon.

The six sessions are:

1. The Art of Storytelling - How I would like to be remembered (finding voice)?
2. The Main Idea - Childhood memories.
3. What Works? - Who were my ancestors? Piecing the past together.
4. Design and Art - Career path - publishing alternatives.
5. Words - People in my life - proofing and editing.
6. Gifts for the Future - who do I think I am? Turangawaewae and Whakapapa. (A journey of supporting each other).

Course Objectives:
1, Develop storytelling, styles,and skills (your voice).
2. Identify story themes and content most likely to interest younger generations.
3. How will we pass these stories on.

Table Talk presents… Mamma Mia 2 - Here we go again! 🤩
As a fundraiser for Operation Refugee, we are running a movie night.
Sunday 2nd June , 4.15pm for a 4.30pm start @ The Village Papanui.
Pizza dinner, snacks, and dessert provided. If you have dietary needs, let us know via the church offices. Koha for Operation Refugee.
Bring along friends and family, it'll be a fun night! 🍿🎬

Falling over is not a natural part of aging!
The Village - Papanui starts weekly Steady As You Go (SAYGo) classes to improve balance and strength on Thursday, 16 May @ 9:30am.

WINTER WARMERS: Tasty Cheese Rolls!
Made on May 18th and available for pick up between 11am and 12 that day from the Village - Bryndwr or on Sunday May 19th.

Place your orders on the clipboard at the back of the Village - Bryndwr Common by May 12th. ($8 for 6 and $15 for a dozen.)

We would love some help on the morning of the 18th. Volunteer by placing your name on another clipboard at the back of the Common.

Payment can be made online to the Village Church account no. Please add your name with the reference “cheese rolls”.

N.B., WE HAVE A PRIZE FOR THE LARGEST ORDER!!

"MAY the Fourth be with you" at the Village Community Market on Saturday, 4 May from 9:00 - 11:30am. Corner of Aornagi & Ilam Rds., Bryndwr. Lots of clothing to be found for under $5! 👖👞👕🥿

🛑 Roadworks on Aorangi ⚠️One-way traffic, Restricted on-street parking & Traffic management until the middle to the end of May.

Thank you to all who participated in the Quiz Night for Found Youth. Everyone had a great time and $470 was raised towards EasterCamp!

Pictures from Palm Sunday @ The Village. Many thanks to the wonderful Lay Worship team that created and led the service! 🌴

A BIG Shout Out to the Rata Foundation for their funding towards Community Centre operations and programmes! MANY THANKS! 💐

Don't be an April Fool and come to the Viilage Community Market, 365a Ilam Rd. Saturday, 6 April from 9:00 - 11:30am. Quality second-hand clothing, household & children's items, books and Koha coffee!