Emsworth Methodist Church and Pastoral Centre

MISSION STATEMENT

To be a serving and worshipping Christian Church in the heart of Emsworth, working closely with other churches and with the local community

To achieve our mission, we will

• provide regular opportunities for worship and prayer, and explore new and different ways of worshipping

• provide opportunities for people to explore the Christian faith and to enter into an experience that meets their needs

• express the Christian gospel’s servant role through the work of the Pastoral Centre, offering to all users welcome, friendship and refreshment without prejudice or expectation

• explore new community links and widen our network of volunteers

• provide well maintained premises, ensuring maximum flexibility of use, and make multifunctional use of the worship area, particularly as a Pastoral Centre

• be a member of Christians Together in Emsworth, promoting ecumenical activity and seeking to strengthen our links with the other Emsworth Churches

• provide an enriching pastoral network for members and friends, and develop the provision of similar support for users of the Pastoral Centre

• encourage wider community use of our premises

• support Christian mission both at home and overseas

• express Christian social responsibility in response to human need

• promote both education and support for the fight against world poverty