About
A church for the neighbourhood
Pewside began in 2014 with twelve people in a borrowed hall. We still believe church works best when it feels like a big, noisy, loving family dinner.
Our story
Twelve chairs and a coffee urn.
We started in a rented community hall with twelve chairs, a borrowed projector and a pot of coffee that was never quite hot enough. Today about three hundred people call Pewside home, and the coffee is still not quite hot enough.
We are a non-denominational Christian church, which means we focus on the main thing: following Jesus together, loving our neighbours and leaving room for honest questions.
years in the neighbourhood
small groups
volunteers
people on a typical Sunday
What we believe
The short version
We hold a few things tightly and the rest loosely. In plain words:
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God is loving, close and worth knowing.
2
Jesus shows us what God is like, and invites everyone in.
3
The Bible is our guide, read with humility and good questions.
4
Every person carries dignity and is welcome here.
5
Prayer is a conversation, not a performance.
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Faith is lived out on Monday as much as Sunday.
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Doubt is part of the journey, not the end of it.
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Church is a family we choose to show up for.
Our team
People you will meet
Lead Pastor
Daniel Reed
Daniel has led Pewside since the first Sunday in a rented hall.
Teaching Pastor
Priya Nair
Priya teaches with plain words, good stories and honest questions.
Worship Pastor
Mateo Alvarez
Mateo builds a worship team where beginners and pros share the stage.
Kids and Families Director
Hana Mori
Hana runs a safe, joyful kids ministry and supports parents of every age group.