The 'Way-Ahead' Process:

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Our Mission Statement:

"A community rooted in worship and prayer,

striving to grow in faith and love;

serving our community,

our purpose is to bring others to him."


Explaining the process:

In September 2000 St Mary’s embarked on a series of workshops to determine 'The Way Ahead' for the next five years. Three workshops were held and written information developed at each stage. People who were not at the workshops were encouraged to comment. There was also reference to the process and content in church services. Goals emerged and a new mission statement for our church was agreed.

Working Groups, that you are welcome to join:

In order to take the practical steps towards reaching the objectives set out in our Mission Statement, four working groups have been established. They meet every other month, and consist of volunteers from the congregation. The titles and remit of each working group reflects the objectives of St Mary’s.

New members are always welcome to any of the following Groups which are now active within the community. Please contact the Parish Office Team for further information. email: Parish Office ..tel: 01943 864405, or call at 43 Station Road.

Rooted in Worship and Prayer:

Seeks to monitor and review patterns of worship at St Mary’s, so as to ensure that the broadest possible cross-section of people are enabled to worship there. This group also seek to identify ways in which all members of the congregation might be encouraged to develop and deepen their personal prayer life in appropriate ways.

Striving to Grow in Faith and Love:

Seeks to identify and put into practice appropriate ways in which all members of the congregation might get to know each other better; explore aspects of the faith together, and share aspects of their Christian journey.

Serving the Community:

Seeks to identify and put into practice appropriate ways of serving the community. It also seeks to monitor and provide support for the 'Open Door' initiative and other existing means of community service.

Bringing Others to Christ:

Seeks to identify and put into practice appropriate ways of bringing others to Christ. It also makes annual recommendations to the Parish Church Council as to St Mary’s giving to missions and charities.

Individual Groups within our Community

Acolytes Disability Discrimination Music (choir notes)
Area Representatives  Ecumenical Activity  
Baptism Explorers Open House Service
Bible Study Flower Rota Parish Prayers
Book Stall Getting to know Each Other Proclaimers
Buttershaw Home Communion Readers
Charitable and Mission Giving Housegroups, Study, and Discussion Groups Retreats
Children's Society Intercessors Schools
Christian Aid Internet Site Social Committee
Christian Stewardship Ladies Group Theatre Group
Church as Venue Lent Groups Tiny Tots
Churchyard Maintenance Magazine Transport Service
Coffee Mornings/Rota Marriage Preparation Unlocked Church
Confirmation Preparation Mission Agencies Youth Groups  *** New Entry**
Creche  Mothers' Union Revelation

To find out more about a Group that interests you please make a selection from the list above:

Alternatively you can contact the Clergy:

Or you can contact or call in person to the Parish Office:

Parish Office (tel: 01943 864405)
1 Grange Road

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