The network encourages, equips and supports playgroups run by churches across Victoria and other states in Australia.

As you are involved in your playgroup activities for the year 2012 we would want to be a resource and encouragement to your ministry. May you and your teams experience many moments of  joy as you reach out and minister to families and children through the wonderful avenue of playgroup.

For CPN members , remember the password & username changed in May 2010.   For any concerns email Ruth.

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CPN Newsletter Issue 1, 2012

Our first CPN newsletter for 2012 with lots of relevant articles and ideas for runnning your playgroup is now out. To download a printable version click here: Newsletter 1 2012 for print. To download a version to read online click here: CPN Newsletter 1 2012.

Previous newsletters can be downloaded by following the “Resources and Publications” link above.

 20 October 2012 Christian Playgroup Network Conference/AGM

Look under the “Training and Events” tab for more 2012 dates.

Chris Barnett writes about a new Early Childhood ministry resource:

“You may recall me previously highlighting the excellent “What matters now in children’s ministry?” resource. The same team have now created a follow up “Early Childhood Edition” in which 21 children & families ministry contributors from various perspectives and contexts collaboratively explore the question on how best to influence faith for children from birth to age 4.” You can download the pdf of this book from the What Matters Now website.

Recommended speakers and presenters for your playgroup …

We have collated a list of recommended speakers and presenters from our members, for playgroup events such as Christmas parties, family services and other events for preschoolers and their families: Recommended speakers or presenters for your playgroup events

Papers from 2011 AGM

At our September Christian Playgroup Network event and AGM the CPN celebrated turning 10! For the day’s program and the 2011 reports click here CPN event – days program & AGM reports Sept 2011.

Summary of Kaye Plowman’s Keynote – CPN Event September 2011

CPN 2011 AGM – Summary of Group Discussion led by Kaye Plowman

Good ideas happening through playgroups

Click here for some suggestions that have come to us from a number of our playgroups:  Good ideas happening through playgroups.