It follows a series of surveys, prayer meetings and discussion forums about the parish's needs and the concerns and interests of parishioners; which have been held during the year.
The November meeting of the Parochial Church Council ratified the vision and mission action plan. It was shared with parishioners at an Open Parish Forum when ways in which the plan could happen were discussed.
Anne King, churchwarden, said: "The PCC were excited about the things the plan contains, from mentoring young people in the parish, to holding a marriage fair, welcoming people moving in to the new housing developments and researching how the church building could be refurbished for 21st century use. Everyone will be encouraged to join in"
Four priorities have been identified focussing on community, growth, worship , youth. Specified leaders for each priority have been appointed and the complete plan contains a total of 19 objectives to focus the mission of the church over the next three years. In the new year further details of the actions and budgets which will enable these objectives to happen will be published .Download the details and list here.
The new vision statement for All Saints Church Wokingham is:
All Saints will be a loving church accessible to all including children and youth, which is active in the heart of the community and where all can grow their gifts and faith in God.
Canon David Hodgson, Rector, said: "We need now to work out how to embed this vision in everything we do at All Saints and to meet the objectives for our four priorities. To get involved with any of the activities please contact the leaders named".
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