Working with our Communities

Congregations across the Presbytery of Perth do so much in their communities – here are just some of them.

InTogether

InTogether is a Presbytery Mission Initiative of The Church of Scotland and provides specific community services to families who have children with additional support needs. Read more…

Street Pastors

Street Pastors are Volunteers from different churches who care about the safety and wellbeing of their community.  They provide peaceful and practical help on the night time streets. In our Presbytery Street Pastors cover Perth and Stirling.  Read More….

Parish Nursing Dundee

Parish Nursing Dundee look to work with those who are stuck in a cycle of substance use, alcoholism, poverty, violence and other life struggles. Read more…

The Anchorage

All Souls Church in Forfar run the Anchorage which is a shop front in the middle of Forfar. It is a space for everyone to come and be safe, encouraged and wanted. They also run a school uniform project.  Read More

Havilah

Established first in 2006 Havilah runs 4 days per week from 11am-pm with the sole purpose of serving men and women to support them to break free from addiction. Read more…

Reception group, Brechin

The reception is a place where people can speak openly about whatever they’re facing – whether that’s addiction, mental health struggles or simply feeling overwhelmed.  Read more

The Madoch Centre

The Madoch Centre is run by St Madoes & Kinfauns Parish Church (a local Church of Scotland congregation.

Vision:

The vision for a new Centre developed as the church tried to find a way to accommodate the needs of both church and community for varied activities and 7-day a week use. Read more

 

Green Shoots Community, Aberdalgie and Forteviot

Green Shoots is for YOU, whether a local resident, visitor or group. Our place is for relaxation, play, picnics, BBQ’s, learning, wellbeing or simply enjoying nature. Enquiries welcome by email to greenshootscommunity@gmail.com

Facebook page is here

The Breathe Project, Highland Perthshire

The Breathe Project are dedicated to empowering young people through community engagement and support. Our project offers a safe space where everyone aged 8 to 18 can connect, learn, and grow together. Read more. 

https://www.facebook.com/BreatheYouthProject/

Same God Different Boats - Makaton, Ardoch and Blackford Church

The same God Different Boats project enables people with Autism and learning disabilities to find their faith, proclaim Christ, to become disciples and have leadership roles within our churches.

For more information contact Rev Mairi Perkins at Ardoch and Blackford Church https://ardochparishchurch.org

 

Bertha Park

Working alongside The General Trustees of the Church of Scotland, Perth Presbytery formed a Mission Initiative to create a new type of church which would foster strong ties with those living nearby.

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Dementia Friendly Singing

At St Leonards-in-the-fields, third Monday each month throughout the year, from 2-4pm and are always delighted to welcome new faces. So why not come along and see for yourself? Come on your own, or bring a friend. 

For more details click here