The life-giving impact of playgroups in the local community has been identified and appreciated for many decades. Hundreds of Christian playgroups are helping bring God’s Kingdom on earth each day, meeting in churches and community buildings throughout Australia.

Born out of several churches’ desire to be more intentional in their playgroups as a mission to their local community, the need emerged for more cohesion and networking between these groups. In 2001 a group of people started meeting and praying about what this might look like. In November 2002, the Christian Playgroup Network was formally launched.

Connect – Belong – Grow expresses the heart of the CPN and our promise for churches, their playgroups, and for the children and families. For playgroup families, playgroup is as a place where they have connected with their local church and where they feel they belong. We want to see families grow into an even deeper sense of belonging – to each other, the church family and to God.

The CPN exists to equip, encourage and enable healthy Playgroup ministry.

The Christian Playgroup Network is an Incorporated Association of Victoria. Please find our model rules HERE

The CPN Committee is made up of individuals from a range of denominations that give generously of their time, energy and experience for the benefit of CPN members. Some specialised roles are paid for their work done in their area of expertise.

Christian Playgroup Network Committee