Presbytery of the South West
Mission Pioneers
CROSSING TOGETHER Established in 2021, Crossing Together formed a new worshipping community with a view to connecting with unchurched and dechurched people groups in the Bourtreehill neighbourhood of Irvine. They have been highly successful in forging a ‘habitat’ where people can flourish. Their aim is to establish a sustainable fresh expression of church to support families & people of all ages. The pioneer, Alison Muir is the key contact person. |  | |
REACHOUT TOGETHER (normally shortened to Reachout) Reachout (established in 2021) seek to serve disabled people focusing on 3 themes: by raising churches awareness regarding disability & inclusion. By reaching out to the wider community to show disabled people that churches extend a welcome to everyone. By offering non-traditional forms of worship for people best served by alternative settings and worship styles. The pioneer, Katrona Templeton is the key contact person. |  | |
THRIVE Thrive formed a new worshipping community in 2021 with a view to connecting to unchurched & dechurched people groups of Stewarton by focusing on themes of wellbeing. They have been highly creative in reaching those who feel disconnected. The recent opening of The Shed as a space where people connect through woodworking is helping to extend their mission reach. The pioneer, Peter Anderson is the key contact person. |  | |
THE WELL Formed in 2021 serves the region of Kilmarnock South by creating a witnessing and worshipping presence to creatively reach those who feel marginalised & disconnected. They have been highly creative in establishing a community space and resource working closely with partners that is adapted to serve local needs. The SW Presbytery is currently in the process of recruiting a new pioneer to continue the successful work of the former pioneer. |  | |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION In addition to the above, the pioneers can be accessed via social media. |