Serving the Communities of the Southern Tablelands

Children and Families

Goulburn and District Uniting Church values the participation of Children and Families in all aspects of their life. In Goulburn there is opportunity for children to be involved in a diversity of regular groups, some focused on skills and interests, others around faith development. These include:

Fun Sew
Run Fortnightly on Monday afternoons (3.30 – 5pm) during school terms. Fun Sew offers opportunity for all children or young people in year 2 and above to learn basic embroidery techniques. With all quality work being made up into bags, pillows etc. Cost $5 per session, which includes afternoon tea and all sewing materials.

K.U.C.A
Run fortnightly on Friday afternoons (4-5.30pm) during school terms. K.U.C.A offers kids in years K-6 the chance to play games, make craft and reflect on the bible. Cost $3 per session, includes afternoon tea (discounts for families).

Girls Brigade
Held weekly Tuesdays 6-8pm for girls and young women aged 5-18. Girls Brigade is a uniformed group and aims to help girls develop in their faith and to grow into strong, service minded and self relient women. Girls have the opportunity to play games, develop skills and interests, participate in bible studies, learn about other countries and develop their leadership skills. Cost $3 per week.

Goulburn Uniting Church as part of its New Faith Community Project also runs three festivals each year aimed at helping families in the community to have an inexpensive afternoon of fun.
These are:

Family Wind and Fire Festival
Held in North Goulburn Primary school on Saturday the 25th of May  2-4pm. This festival hosts a variety of crafts and activities including Kite Making, Water rockets, Lanterns, Wind chimes, Parachute games and painting.

Spring Festival
The Spring Festival is held in October in the grounds of Goldsmith St Uniting Church, Goulburn, NSW. This festival has ponies, petting zoos, jumping castles, tours of the community garden, and many craft opportunities.

Kids Christmas Carols
Is a night of Carols just for Kids and their families! Dressing up as characters from the Christmas story kids have the chance to sing songs and hear about christmas whilst lighting the evening sky with their multicoloured candles (fire free). Families then have the chance to make baubles and decorate star biscuits whilst sharing in a tasty supper.

For information on Family focused worship opportunities check out Messy Church, Church with a splash: A Kayaking Church or check out details of how kids are involved in Traditional worship offered at each of our worshiping centers.

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