Social Justice is whaT draws many people To Mustard Seed

We are fuelled by a passion for the Kingdom of God and an understanding that Jesus had a commitment to connect with those who find themselves in poverty and on the edges of society.

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Our founding values were kindness, hospitality, justice, creativity, and joy. While they have all been relevant to our development as a community, the first three have had the greatest influence on our evolving approach to worship and service.

We see kindness as important in a world which can be difficult to navigate, providing an opportunity for second chances to be discovered.

In terms of hospitality, we have seen the table at the centre of much of our life as a church. We believe that sharing food - along with space for conversation - positively changes things. How we put this into practice in our ministries and worship continues to change over time. For example, we increasingly aspire to see hospitality as a pathway to belonging rather than a goal in itself.

Justice remains a fundamental value in much that we do. We long for a kinder and fairer world. We desire a transformation of community where those facing or having faced injustices find a place and a voice.

Our desire is to walk alongside people who find themselves marginalised. We like to partner with local agencies, charities, churches and volunteers to engage more deeply with this issue.