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Opoho Church: A hub of Christian hope and creation care
Nestled in the hills of Dunedin, Opoho Presbyterian Church has become a beautiful example of how a faith community can embody Christian hope through practical action and environmental stewardship. With a strong commitment to creation care, the church is carving out a unique identity as a hub for sustainability and creation care in its community.
The Little Library at All Saints Ponsonby
Our beautiful Little Library is the work of many people and many months. It was suggested in 2021 at the first meeting of our Eco Church Committee. It is the 67th little library built by Real World Living, a charity that teaches practical skills (such as carpentry) and life skills to severely disabled young people. The box is made from recycled materials.
The Recycle a Device Project: Empowering Youth to Make a Difference with E-Waste
Church on Ingestre in Whanganui found out about the RAD initiative through their well-established partnership with Te Ora Hou Whanganui and saw it as a great opportunity to empower youth to be involved in a project with a great kaupapa. Working collaboratively with Te Ora Hou, they've created space at their church for RAD refurbishing workshops. At these workshops, young people learn to repair and refurbish devices, gaining valuable technical skills, with adults alongside providing encouragement and support.
Clergy clothing for Polynesia
Have you got unused or surplus clerical wear in your homes or churches? Ven Julie Rokotakala is collecting any unused clergy shirts or vestments for self-supporting priests of the Diocese of Polynesia. A practical way we can partner with and support our brothers and sisters in Polynesia.
St Hilda’s Island Bay playground - appreciated by community and the environment
St Hilda's Island Bay Playgroup considered the environment when they set about creating a safe and fun playground for children in their community. The playgroup was able to collect old play equipment and rubber tiles from the Wellington City Council and repurpose them for their new playground, all at no cost to the church.
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