Mainly Music at Devonport Methodist

19/09/2026

If you love mainly music then check this out and vote!

The finalists for the OHbaby! Awards 2026 have been announced and we've been told that someone has kindly nominated mainly music as one of the best in the category 'Best Preschooler Activity Centre/Class'.

What a compliment to the volunteer Team Members who so generously provide joy-filled communities of belonging.

If you would like to see mainly music win, you can vote here:
www.surveymonkey.com/r/OHBABYAWARDS2026

More info here:
www.ohbaby.co.nz/awards

14/08/2026

Do you have preschool and primary kids? Then come and join us for a worship time just for Young Families.

Join us tomorrow at 9.15am at Devonport Methodist Church - morning tea at 10am.

23/04/2026

Saying goodbye is always hard. 😢

It is with much sadness that we prepare to say goodbye to a much-loved member of Devonport Methodist who has taken that final journey home to be with her Lord.

Yumi Sano is the much-loved wife of Sam Welsh. Sam is a well-known part of the Devonport Community - many will know him as the friendly, familiar and kind soul who is always on hand to help with your trolley at New World. Others will know Sam and Yumi from many other community groups, such as Harmony Hall, the Ukulele Group, the Bunker and many, many, many others. For us, we know Sam and Yumi as two special people in our Church Family.

In March, Yumi started experiencing symptoms, which meant she ended up in the hospital. Shortly after that, the devastating discovery was made that she had Stage 4 cancer, which was not treatable. And, on Tuesday, 21 April 2026, Yumi's journey came to an end.

There will be a Celebration of her Life on Tuesday, 28 April at 2pm at Devonport Methodist Church (18 Owens Road, Devonport).

A friend has also set up a Givealittle page for donations to help Sam cover funeral costs and ease the financial burden he is facing during this incredibly difficult time, allowing him to grieve without the added stress of immediate financial pressure. Any support is deeply appreciated by Sam. If you are able to assist, click on the link below:

https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/supporting-sam-after-the-loss-of-his-wife-yumi

01/04/2026

Join us on Friday - a whole family event for young and old.

Have you ever wondered about what happened during Holy Week? Have you wondered about how loud the crowd was when Jesus rode into Jerusalem, or whether the disciples' feet smelt when Jesus washed their feet? Maybe you've even wondered what it was like in the Garden of Gethsemane on the night when Jesus was arrested?

Join us as we "wonder" our way through Jerusalem and the Easter Story. Our journey will take us through some wondering stations as we reflect on the last week of Jesus' life, the sadness of Good Friday and the Easter Surprise!

Friday 3 April - drop-in anytime between 2 & 4pm

Start at any time and move through at your own speed while reading the story as you go.

A whole family event - for young and old.

Registration is not required but we'd love you to RSVP:
https://events.humanitix.com/journey-to-easter

27/03/2026

This Sunday!

It's time for Messy Church again - Easter version! Come and join us as we discover the Easter Story through crafts, songs and stories.

There will be a shared meal at the end, so bring a plate of food to share - sausages, drinks and ice cream will be provided.

And don't forget to bring a box to take your crafts home in.
Great for all ages.

Messy Church is a church for everyone! Young and not so young. We especially welcome those who may not feel comfortable attending a ‘normal’ church service and who may not yet belong to a church.

"It's called "Messy" because people's lives are messy... It's saying to everyone, come as you are!"

04/02/2026

I'm sure lots of you are looking forward to Mainly Music starting again for the year. Restart date is set for Thursday, 12 February at 10am - see you then!

20/12/2025

Tick tock... it is only four sleeps till Christmas! And only three more till the celebrations start. Come and join us at one, or all, of these celebration events...

06/12/2025

Hope you can join us tomorrow (Sunday 7 December) for the Christmas Parade.
10.15am is the meet time at Queens Parade Carpark (to the right of the Ferry Building). Come dressed as Angels, Wise people, Shepherd etc...