Join us in discovering and celebrating God’s love. Through our love for Christ we aim to form a supportive church community, in and outside our parish.
This simple statement sums up who we want to be as the parish church for Parklands. It shapes the way we worship, the way we look after one another and the way we serve our neighbours.
What it means in practice
Worship
The Eucharist is at the heart of our life together. We aim for worship that is reverent and joyful, that welcomes newcomers and that helps people of every age to encounter God.
Children and young people
Through Junior Church, First Communion preparation, the SWAT youth group and our links with local schools, we want children and young people to know that they belong and that their faith matters.
Community
We are a church for the whole parish, not only for those who come on Sundays. Our hall, our community groups and our pastoral care are open to everyone in Parklands.
Serving others
We give generously to charities at home and overseas, support local causes and encourage one another to put faith into action in everyday life.
Mission Action Plan
Our Mission Action Plan sets out the objectives and activities the Parochial Church Council has agreed for the coming years, and how we will measure our progress. It is reviewed regularly at PCC meetings and reported on at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting. If you would like a copy, or have ideas to contribute, please speak to the Parish Priest or one of the churchwardens.
Ministry of women priests and bishops
The PCC has agreed a statement setting out the parish’s position on the ministry of women as priests and bishops, under the arrangements made by the House of Bishops. Copies are available from the churchwardens on request.