Mission Statement

We are a group of people who meet and worship together in this place, to love and serve God.

The Principles

At St Anne's...

1. We are working together guided by God's Holy Spirit, discovering and using the gifts that He gives. We are reaching out into the local community and the wider world to welcome people into His church.
2. We believe that Jesus Christ has come to bring help and healing so that we can support one another and be the people that God intends us to be.
3. We believe that we are called to live in love and peace with everyone, for all people are loved and valued by God. We are committed to honour and share the values that are shown by Jesus. We are campaigning for truth and justice in the world.

The Practice

In order to live out these principles...

Worship

• We glorify God through word, sacrament and music.
• We honour our Anglican tradition of Common Worhip.
• We use traditional and modern liturgies in a full range of services.
• We welcome families and children especially to our monthly family service.
• We make our services and events accessible to all.

Life and Ministry

• We meet for fellowship and discussion and have Quiet Days.
• We hold a number of community events throughout the year.
• We hold a weekly Luncheon Club for senior citizens.
• We have a regular Sunday Club for children.
• We prepare candidates for baptism and confirmation.

Reaching Out

• We regularly support individuals and missions at home and abroad.
• We make regular home visits, including nursing homes.
• We share in a Christmas card distribution to the community.
• We actively develop school contacts and welcome schools into church for visits.
• We share the Hall for community use and events, including: Badminton, Ballet, Karate, English and Maths Tuition, Folk Dancing, Socials.

Valuing Everyone

• We meet regularly for worship and study with Christians of other denominations.
• We encourage understanding between the different faith communities.
• We regularly distribute food to those in need.
• We participate in local and national campaigns concerned with justice, freedom, the environment and animal welfare.
• We bring awareness of these issues to the congregation through preaching, visiting speakers and articles in the magazine.

Journey into Wholeness

• We pray regularly for the sick.
• We have a prayer request board in church.
• We minister to those in hospital or the housebound through visiting, home Communion and general support.

Mission statement produced November 2001

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