Church of Welwyn Garden City, St Francis of Assisi
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Details
MAP Dates
Progress
Increase in children and families engaged with the church family.
Re-ordering of the church is completed.
Welcome packs have been created.
Increase in study and prayer opportunities.
The whole area around effective communications continues to be a challenge.
Increasing our number of volunteers is also a major problem.
Vision
A spiritual hub for the community, making God’s love known to all.
Values
Outreach: seizing opportunities to engage with those around us, following Jesus’ example.
Welcome: providing a place where everyone belongs and feels valued.
Nurture: transforming lives through developing our relationship with God, exploring the Bible.
and encouraging one another.
Worship: gathering as a community to glorify God.
1st Priority
Outreach: seizing opportunities to engage with those around us, following Jesus’ example.
relaunch men’s ministry
Engage with the town through centenary events.
2nd Priority
Welcome: providing a place where everyone belongs and feels valued.
Review the way we welcome people into church (on arrival and continually).
Become members of inclusive church.
3rd Priority
Nurture: transforming lives through developing our relationship with God, exploring the Bible
and encouraging one another.
Encourage each other to join a house group, and share available/suggested resources.
Attend ‘wider’ Christian events/festivals.
Continue to nurture through seasonal courses and weekly teaching.
4th Priority
Worship: gathering as a community to glorify God.
Encourage one another to engage with the broadening worship styles on offer.
Encourage and coach wider participation in leading parts of worship.