Bishop’s Stortford, St Michael version: 1

Things seen about our local community

• People wish to be involved, to take part, to volunteer, to help both young people and the elderly.
• People appreciate the historic and community feel of Bishop's Stortford, and its good living environment (low level deprivation).
• A high proportion work (72%) and 41% of these in high-level work - (London) commuters.

Three things we have seen about our church

• We feel we are a welcoming community, always open and open to all.
• Art and music are important to us, both in and outside of worship.
• We appreciate the links with have with other churches (CTBS etc.) and with the schools.

Vision (for five years' time)

To be a welcoming and transforming community of people who know, love, and serve God

Priorities (for the next five years)

• To broaden the knowledge of God through preaching, teaching, study and awareness.
• To deepen our love of God through worship, prayer, and fellowship.
• To widen our service of God through outreach, compassion, care, and contact in the town and worldwide.

Goals (for the next year)

• Production of the Parish Profile and the appointment and installation of a new incumbent.
• A long-term plan to remove the financial deficit encumbering the church.
• The pursuit and progress of Social Media for St Michael's.
• Increasing the use of the Windhill Churches Centre.
• Improving the information on accuracy of the database with a view to encourage leadership.