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Faith & Hope Community Support

Care for the spirit, alongside care for the body.

GSOS was founded in faith — and we serve people of every faith and no faith. For those who want it, spiritual care is part of how we walk alongside neighbours in joy, grief, and everything in between.

Spiritual care is offered gently, by invitation only, and respects every tradition. You can take part in any combination of these supports — or none — and still access every other GSOS service.

Chaplaincy support

  • 1:1 chaplaincy conversations
  • Multi-faith friendly companioning
  • Home & hospital chaplain visits
  • End-of-life spiritual care

Prayer ministry

  • Confidential prayer request form
  • Weekly community prayer
  • Healing prayer gatherings
  • Online prayer chain

Faith & wellness workshops

  • Faith and mental health conversations
  • Forgiveness & resilience workshops
  • Marriage & relationship enrichment
  • Faith-rooted parenting support

Bible & scripture study

  • Weekly small-group Bible studies
  • Multilingual study groups
  • Newcomer faith circles
  • Youth faith conversations

Grief & bereavement

  • Grief & bereavement ministry
  • Memorial & remembrance gatherings
  • Companioning after sudden loss
  • Connection to grief counsellors

Hospital visitation

  • Hospital visitation ministry
  • Long-term care home visits
  • Multilingual visitation team
  • Family caregiver companioning

Who this is for

  • Anyone seeking spiritual support
  • Newcomers far from their faith community
  • Grieving families
  • Hospitalized or homebound neighbours
  • Caregivers
  • People of all faiths and none

We'll walk with you.

Not sure where to start? Our team will help you find the right service and book your first appointment.