Who are we?
We are a faith based organisation rooted in Jesus' example of a living faith; loving one another, even when that feels difficult and uncomfortable, challenging stigma, standing up for the oppressed, and striving to create a fairer more inclusive society.
We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to flourish recognising their own unique gifts and talents. We believe that communities should be places where people can gather and gain strength from one another, sharing life together. We strive to be a community that listens, values, and engages with one another’s stories, background and beliefs.
Values
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Belonging - Everyone deserves to feel safe, welcomed and valued - just as they are. We create spaces where people from all backgrounds, identities, and beliefs can bring their whole selves and find connection.
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Co-creation - We don't have all the answers. We listen, collaborate, and shape our communities together. We believe that the best things grow when they're grown together.
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Presence - We believe in showing up. Taking time. Sharing life. Being genuinely bothered about each other, especially when it's messy or uncertain.
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Authenticity - We value honesty, vulnerability, and being real with one another. Everyone's story matters, and we make space for people to explore, question, and grow at their own pace.
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Hope - Inspired by the life and teachings of Jesus, we believe in a more just, loving, and connected world and we try to live that hope through our actions.
The Flourish Way of Life
In the Flourish community we will:
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be genuinely bothered about people we meet
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value the gifts and uniqueness each person bringgs to this community and their place in it
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make time to be with people and shre life with vulnerability and genuiness
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support each other in the wanderings and wonderings of life
