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MISSION STATEMENT |
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the St. Ninian's Uniting Parish we are a church committed to: |
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Proclaiming
and witnessing to our faith in God, and in Jesus Christ, in whom God's
love is made known.
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Offering
radically loving service in the community with whom we seek to be
in partnership.
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Encouraging
and challenging each other in our journey of faith; being open to
and inclusive of all people; and exploring a variety of theological
perspectives.
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Being
'salt, light and leaven' for the community by bringing a Christian
perspective to issues that concern us all.
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Gathering
together, celebrating our lives, memories, and hopes in both traditional
and new forms of worship.
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| 5 Areas
of Focus for Mission |
| 1. Being
an all-age church family that encourages new people, with a special focus
on young members. |
| 2. Becoming
relevant, alive and vibrant in all aspects of parish life, but especially
worship. |
| 3. Being
a welcoming, inviting church that offers all aspects of hospitality. |
| 4. Raising
the parish profile by working at outreach both in the local community and
overseas. |
| 5. Having
a greater social focus within the church that encourages closer relationships
and interaction among present and newer members. |
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