CHURCH
8am
Traditional Service
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A traditional Anglican Service with Communion - Held in the Historic Chelsea Chapel.
If you enjoy singing old hymns and liturgy then you will enjoy this Service. On the first Sunday of the month, we use the traditional 1662 Anglican Book of Common Prayer with hymns. Prayer is a very important part of our service and if anyone needs special prayer after the service it is always available.
We are a very caring community and we welcome everyone to meet with us after the Service for coffee and fellowship.
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In December and January our 8am services are in recess.
10am
Contemporary Service
A contemporary service with worship led by the worship team and communion - held in the main auditorium.
During the service primary school aged children are encouraged to join in our childrens programme - Cedar Kids. This programme teaches them about God in a way they can understand through games, craft and stories. For children and babies under 5 there is a special crèche with age appropriate toys at the back of the auditorium. This room is sound proof so parents are able to relax while still being able to enjoy the service through the large glass window and sound system.​
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Tea, coffee and fellowship is after the service. A chance for us to share over refreshments.
CHILDREN
CEDAR KIDS
Meets every Sunday Morning during the School Term at 10.00am - 11.30am
Children are a very important part of the family life of our Church. The children are with the adults during the beginning of the 10am Service where they share in worship and communion with their church family and then split off into children's church.
Mainly music is a 30 minute session of music, movement and a story for children 0 - 4 years old. This is followed by morning tea, with time for making new friends and contacts in your local community.
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Mainly music is not currently running at Cedar but we are hopeful of restarting this soon
register
To register for mainly music or get more info, please complete this contact form below
PLAYGROUP
Playgroup meets from 9am - 12pm on either Monday or Thursday mornings in the Chelsea Rooms.
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The main aim of Playgroup @ Cedar Saplings is to provide a learning environment that is varied and responsive to the interests and learning needs of individual children. Operated under the Certificate from the Ministry of Education, the programme at Playgroup @ Cedar Saplings is parent led, encourages and supports parents on the journey of learning about the educational needs of their children in a gentle manner and friendly environment.
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In addition to providing Early Childhood Education (ECE) opportunities for children, Playgroup @ Cedar Saplings provides an informal support network for parents and acknowledges and supports parents as the most important nurturers and educators of their children. We also acknowledge that each family is unique and is creating a parenting style that best suits their family structure.
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Your child/children have their own personality which will be shining through and playgroup assists with the ongoing development of social skills and appropriate behaviours in a calm, positive manner. Playgroup @Cedar Saplings believes:
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parents know and understand their child and learn together while playing,
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the concept of positive parenting,
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affirms the parent's expertise and experience in parenting their child.
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Playgroup@Cedar Saplings parents support each other to enable our child/children to grow and thrive in a safe and pleasant environment.
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For more information or to register click here
the haven
youth
tHE hAVEN
The Haven is a social hangout night for intermediate and high school aged youth.
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WATCH THIS SPACE
We hope to restart our Youth Program soon
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To keep up to date with what is happening follow us on our social accounts below:
ELEVATE
This time is designed to allow young people to explore faith in Jesus Christ and ask the tough questions. Together we seek to understand the character of God and where we fit within the big picture.
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WATCH THIS SPACE
We hope to restart soon!
PARENTING
s.p.a.c.e
SPACE (Supporting Parents Alongside Children’s Education) is a programme aimed at first time parents/caregivers and their babies.
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The Programme
The SPACE Programme focuses on the following:
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The heart of parenting
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Your growing baby
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Exploring play (play experiences for the baby alongside you as a first time parent).
A baby and parent-friendly atmosphere
SPACE@Cedar Saplings focuses on the mother and child and the rights of children.
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If your baby sleeps late or needs to be changed just as you are leaving home, just come along. We all understand babies don’t work to a routine at this age,
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You are welcome to feed your baby in the group or in the room next door,
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If you wish, bring your stroller, sling or front pack if you find these useful to settle your baby during the session.
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Duration
The SPACE@Cedar Saplings programme runs for three terms (approximately 30 weeks). The length of the SPACE session times may vary but are typically around 2 ½ hours each week.
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COST
$150 for the three term programme.
This includes: $32 payable to SPACENZ Trust
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Facilitators
Sessions are run by SPACE trained facilitators who have professional qualifications and/or experience in midwifery, nursing, education, music or other professions working with young families.
Location
Held in the Chelsea Rooms, Cedar Centre, 56A Tramway Rd, Beach Haven.
contact
email: admin@cedarsaplings.co.nz
Register for sessions here
www.cedarsaplings.co.nz
c: 021 396 888 or p: 09 483 6989
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SENIORS
SELWYN CEDARS
​​Selwyn Cedars are a group of older people who meet each Thursday morning at the Cedar Centre.
We enjoy a time of fun, games, food, friendship, conversation, exercise and laughter. Sometimes we will have an outing to a concert, museum, movie etc.
We are non denominational. All cultures are very welcome.
Your carer is welcome to stay and enjoy the morning with you.
Time: 9.30am - 12pm.
Venue: Cedar Centre Foyer, 56a Tramway Rd, Beach Haven.
Cost: $3.00
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Selwyn Centres are supported by the Selwyn Foundation and operate in various locations in Auckland.
care and compassion
FOOD BANK
The Cedar Centre seeks to support our local community with a Foodbank. We provide food and other items of necessity for those in our community who are struggling to make ends meet. Whether it's a one off parcel or you need assistance on a regular basis, we aim to support through dignity and practical help.
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FOODBANK HOURS: Tuesdays and Thursday from 10.00am - 12.00noon, located at 56a Tramway Road, Beach Haven.
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DECEMBER - JANUARY HOURS
Closed from 20th December 2024.
Opens Tuesday 14th January 2025 from 10am - 12 noon
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New Beginnings
opportunity shop
​16 Sunnyhaven Ave, Beach Haven (Next to the Post Shop)
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​OPEN:
Monday to Friday 10.30am - 3.30pm
Our shop is run by volunteers from the Anglican church and our community. We are small, tidy and friendly with lots of quality second hand clothes, shoes, linen, bric-a-brac, books, DVDs etc. Something there for everyone. Donations of quality goods can be made during opening hours. Large donations can be sold via our Trade Me account at the Managers' discretion. All our profits go to the Cedar Centre Anglican Church, 56A Tramway Road, Beach Haven.
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Willing to volunteer your time? Please contact our Store Manager, Debbie Thomas here
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Visit our Facebook page here
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PASTORAL CARE
​Would you like one of our Pastoral Care team to come and visit you at home? Are you feeling alone or isolated? Are you sick and in need of prayer? Are you unable to get out and would like us to bring communion to your home? We have people that would love to come and visit you even if its just for a friendly chat and a cup of tea! Please feel free to contact us on (09) 483 6989 or email us here.
COMMUNITY GARDEN
The Cedar Community Allotment Gardens have been a part of Beach Haven community life for several years. The garden brings residents of the area together in simple but significant ways. Seasonal working bees bring neighbours and families together to weed and prepare the soil. Families and individuals who wish to learn about growing their own food are encouraged to learn about gardening as a way of becoming more self-sustaining.
We hope to inspire others to grow their own food. Too many low income families believe that healthy food is too expensive, and so opt for cheaply made processed foods.
We are keen to see more community members contribute their skills and enthusiasm.
Follow our community garden page on Facebook here
We are keen to see more community members contribute their skills and enthusiasm. We hope to offer workshops which will educate and inspire others to grow their own food. Too many low income families believe that healthy food is too expensive, and so opt for cheaply made processed foods. Our community garden is also in liaison with our local primary school Beach Haven. The projects goal is the training of life skills for the primary school children using products produced in the Cedar Centre Community garden. Through this they will learn to create a garden bed, plant vegetables and to take care of them, right through to learning different cultural cooking methods, selling the vegetables, learning sales, marketing, banking and savings methods.
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While we presently grow a variety of seasonal vegetables and herbs, we would like to increase our capacity to feed more local families in need, and most importantly to educate others as to how they can do the same. We currently have 5 young fruit trees which we hope will become the start of an orchard.
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From an environmental standpoint, we also believe that home and community gardens hold the answer to reducing the carbon foot print from New Zealand's dependence on imported food commodities.
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Follow our community garden page on Facebook here:
DISCIPLESHIP
BIBLE STUDY
Grow deeper in your faith by delving into the word of God. Pray with one another and enjoy meeting and getting to know new people. Meets every Wednesday at 10.30am in the Church Foyer.