Stories of justice in action
Our collection of stories aim to highlight the real, often overlooked moments of “justice in action” in our community. These stories reflect the complexities of striving for fairness and equality, the challenges of standing up for what’s right, and the quiet victories that pave the way for meaningful change.
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Stories of justice in action
YouthGrow: partnering together to enable young people to thrive
YouthGrow, a programme by Presbyterian Support Otago’s Family Works, supports 14–24-year-olds facing mental health challenges or disengagement from education by offering a life-ready, work-ready alternative learning pathway.
Responding to energy hardship in Hawkes Bay
Rev Jill McDonald, minister at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Hastings, NZ, writes about the initiative to alleviate energy hardship which she and her husband Chris are involved in.
Sunday Blessings. ‘Less talk, more do’
Building friendships and community with residents in Wellington City Council housing complexes.
Podcasts for human flourishing
Malcolm Gordon, Associate Minister at First Church of Otago in Dunedin has produced two podcasts, each exploring issues related to human flourishing in the context of faith – forgiveness and grief.
Wānanga for Rangatahi to connect with Te Ao Māori and their community
Boys and Girls Institute (BGI) in Wellington have run a number of three-day learning events for young Māori, enabling them to reconnect with their identity and bringing about transformation.
Onewa Christian Community – Community Wellbeing Initiative
A Presbyterian congregation on Auckland’s North Shore is committed to contributing to the wellbeing of their local community through promoting ‘restorative thinking.’
Hughes Place Project | Te Taurahere Whatumanawa (Heart Strings – the rope that ties our hearts together)
A neighbourhood garden in Tāneatua, Bay of Plenty, is providing heart and hope for the community
Tēpu Mō Tātou – A table for everybody
Building friendships and community with residents in Wellington City Council housing complexes.
Te reo me Te Ao Māori — Knox Presbyterian Church, Ōtautahi, Christchurch
A faith community’s story of exploring healthy bi-cultural engagement.
Communities Feeding Communities
Presbyterian Support Northern’s initiative in supporting a healthy and thriving Mt Roskill/Puketāpapa community with a focus on food security