Harrold, St Peter and All Saints version: 3

Things seen about our local community

• The villages have many community assets - shops, schools, country park, village hall, clubs & organisations.
• Residents main concerns were crime, traffic and transport; needs identified as youth activities and support for carers.
• The schools are very outward looking, environmentally aware, and support charities including the CTHC Shoe Box Appeal.

Three things we have seen about our church

• Churches are actively involved in worshipping, studying and working together on a regular basis.
• All three churches see themselves as friendly & welcoming, but members are reluctant to invite people to services & events or to look at mission.
• There is a need for more community/social events to enable people to get to know one another and involve new people.

Vision (for five years' time)

A lively group of churches, welcoming, caring and outgoing; working closely together with activities for all age groups. Being seen and respected as a group affecting the wider community by their lives and actions.

Priorities (for the next five years)

• To grow both the faith of our members and others in the community.
• To continue to respond to perceived needs of both individuals and the wider community.
• To be more outward looking in our welcome.

Goals (for the next year)

• To extend our welcome by looking at the provision for visitors.
• To continue to develop the new initiative of having a social programme.
• To encourage the St Peter's Friends Group.
• To encourage attendance and participation of families in services and events.
• To run the Start course and confirmation classes.