Mission Statement

To proclaim the Gospel to all ages by worship, care and nurture through Mission and Service.

Priorities

Build on recent developments, i.e. Cafe Church; Messy Church; Shared worship with the Anglicans; Weekly after-school club; Weekly afternoon teas
The use of A.V. and I.T. facilities
Continue to develop opportunities to bring worship into a community setting
Encourage worship leaders to liaise with Local Preachers in leading worship
Encourage house groups and church groups to prepare and lead worship
Initiate an informal cafe worship aimed at young people
Explore recording the church services.

Build on existing initiatives, i.e. 3 house groups; Christian outreach meetings with visiting speakers; work of the Pastoral Visitors; Magazine containing a prayer diary; cards sent to the ill and bereaved; Prayer Chain
Seek opportunities to deepen and strengthen faith through a structured course
Seek to provide nurture and care for young people in the church

Build on current practices, i.e. Weekly afternoon crafts and games; Weekly Thursday teas
Discover the needs in our community and respond to them through charities and community groups
Contact newcomers to the village in conjunction with the Anglicans
Collection to be taken for the Benevolent Fund at each communion service
Collections to be made for emergency appeals

Build on the church’s prayer life, i.e. prayer space set up in the church; organisations included in prayers of the church; prayer time once a month before the Thursday teas; prayer board or tree to be set up
Find out about and seek to meet the spiritual needs of people using our church premises and appoint people to make links with the user groups
Find opportunities to share our faith with user groups
An open day is envisioned showcasing talents of user groups and the church in May/June 2010.