Flourishing Congregations Making a DifferenceThe Gospel invites us to celebrate the good news of God’s saving love. That’s what lies behind our shared diocesan vision for Growing in God adopted in 2016. God wants us to grow as his beloved children, he wants us to grow as loving communities, he wants us to grow in sharing his love beyond ourselves in both our words and actions. “We cannot determine the fruit of growing in number or growing younger. We cannot compel people to have a faith – though we can do many simple things to make that growth possible – planting and watering – clearing the weeds and brambles – sowing seeds – not being fatalistic and believing in God’s providence. But we can determine what we do in seeking to grow in depth, attending to deepening our own faith and Christian practice, and engaging in actions that helps us to grow in influence” Bishop Martin Our prioritiesGrowing in Depth – responding to the call of Christ in every part of our lives Growing in Number – drawing contacts we have into the life of God’s kingdom Growing in Influence – reaching beyond ourselves in our impact on the wider world Growing Younger – building churches whose age range reflects our communities. “I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth" 1 Corinthians 3:6Our building blocksFaith & Discipleship Vocation & Ministry Relationships & Structures Resources & Buildings Page last updated 18 June 2020.
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