VISION STATEMENT

We believe that God is at work in the community and is calling us to join Him.

1. As his Body, we commit ourselves to being changed and shaped by our Lord Jesus Christ to serve him in Gods mission to the town.
2. Our task is to understand the community afresh, to exchange stories of life and faith and to have as practical involvement in peoples well-being
3. One of our gifts and resources is St. Edmund's church building that we want to share with the community as a holy and a hospitable place.

Principles to be observed include:

• praying is central to all we do
• we draw on our resources of fellowship, warmth and community
• we develop flexibility, transparency and accessibility
• we are inclusive in relation to people and the different elements of the community
• we see ourselves as servants of others
• we share the future with partners from the community and local Churches
• we consult with possible partners
• we ensure sound financial management but are ready to take risks
• we value and develop lay gifts and leadership