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.
We hope that by sharing these inspiring stories, you are moved to make positive change within your own community.
If you have a story to share, let us know here.
The Book Cellar: A Story of Books, Neighbours, and a Basement Full of Possibility
From two damp, disused rooms beneath Cashmere Presbyterian Church, The Book Cellar has become a beloved second-hand bookshop and gathering place. Founded by Kathleen with minister Hamish's backing, it just celebrated its first anniversary with a book sale that raised $600.
Good Grief: Building Compassionate Communities Through Shared Loss
Good Grief South Collective is transforming the way our community experiences loss. Founded from personal tragedy, this South Auckland movement creates safe spaces to share stories, honour loved ones and find strength in connection. Through events, workshops, retreats and partnerships, it shows that healing doesn't have to happen alone.
Oasis, an Ōpōtiki mission project to sustain community and grow faith
From a mission project in the heart of Ōpōtiki, Oasis is emerging as a fresh expression of church focused on relationships, prayer and community. Led by Jared and Jess Suisted, it offers welcoming spaces to encounter God, grow in faith and find practical and spiritual support. With hundreds of local connections formed and Oasis House newly opened as a community mission hub, it's helping reimagine what church can look like today.
The Story of a Be:Loved Church
In central Auckland, Rev. Won Hyuk Joung is reimagining church through WeCare Ministry and BE:LOVED Church. What began as simple outreach has grown into a relational movement that empowers people to care for one another and explores new expressions of church with the support of Forge Aotearoa.
Playful Generations: An attempt to fill a community gap
Playful Generations at Village Presbyterian Papanui brings toddlers, parents, and older adults together each week in Christchurch. Over coffee, play, and conversation, this intergenerational gathering fosters connection, combats isolation, and builds community across the generations.
Ko Ngā Rourou Manaaki - Baskets of Hospitality
People from the Presbyterian whānau in Otepoti, Dunedin, join with others in the community to welcome newcomers through pōwhiri at Araiteuru marae.
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.
Tēpu Mō Tātou – A table for everybody
Building friendships and community with residents in Wellington City Council housing complexes.
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