Churches partnering in spreading a sense of community and belonging

Presbyterian churches embrace community spirit in meaningful and loving ways on a regular basis. 

They provide food for our foodbank, support Shop on Carroll, promote PSO services and programmes through their newsletters, and regularly offer up prayers for us and the people we work with. These examples reflect how our work is cherished and encouraged.

We’re also celebrating the one-year anniversary of our partnership with our YouthGrow programme and the Flagstaff Community Church and the feedback is very positive.

“It’s great here, it’s a really good space for our young people, and I feel there is a lot more on offer at this site,” says YouthGrow team coordinator Brent Jordan.

“We value the hospitality that has been extended to us. There’s something welcoming about this space.”

This is a wonderful example of how weaving partnership between PSO and the church community can help each other to flourish and support people in our community.

PSO presented Support Sundays dates

9 June St Philip’s Church, Grants Braes, Waverley

25 August Tokomairiro Co-operating Parish, Waihola

8 September Palmerston Parish

If your parish would like a representative from PSO to speak at an upcoming service or one of your groups please contact Joy Davis on 03 470 0806 or email joy.davis@psotago.org.nz.

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