Our Vision
Living and Growing in Christ
Our Purpose
We are God’s people in Marston. Our part in his mission to all the people of this parish has four main emphases:
- tradition
- We have inherited an ancient building which has a special value as a place of prayer and witness. We gladly continue to be good stewards, loving and caring for this place.
- community
- We value the church’s links with the local community, and see it as a priority to be at the heart of that community, working in partnership with it and for it.
- proclamation
- We have good news to share, and seek constantly to grow in confidence about sharing it, and to look for sensitive and appropriate ways of doing so.
- nurture
- We believe we are a nurturing church. Children and young people, with Christians of all ages, need to be helped to grow in their faith and love of God, in knowledge and discipleship.

Our Values
The qualities we value and seek to model in our church life are that we should be:
- growing
- expecting more people to come to know Christ, and that all of us will grow in Christian maturity, generosity, and love.
- inclusive
- believing that God’s love is for everyone, we aim to include and work with all who are seeking God.
- intergenerational
- being a congregation in which people of all ages feel that they can comfortably belong and have a significant contribution to make.
- whole life
- living out our Christian calling every day, everywhere.
- lifelong learning
- being a congregation in which everyone is eager to increase their knowledge and discipleship skills.
- evangelical
- valuing the Scriptures, and personal commitment to Christ and experience of the Holy Spirit.
- catholic
- valuing the liturgy and sacraments, and an ordered life of prayer.
- celebratory
- enjoying what we do, and finding it life-giving, so that others will want to join us.
These are yardstick qualities by which we aim to measure everything we do.
Our Strategic Tasks for 2009
- Equip ourselves to be a missionary church by using the course Four Studies and a Party
- Continue to develop the Pastoral Team
- Continue our established programme of Holiday Club, outreach to children, families, young people and other pastoral contacts
- Build up our existing home groups and start new ones
- Establish a culture of regular Christian Basics courses
- Maximize use of contacts for outreach
A prayer for growth
Lord,
fill this church with your Spirit
so that we may grow
in numbers, faith and love.
May we grow up in every way
into Christ who is our head,
to whom, with you
and the Holy Spirit,
be all glory and praise
now and for ever.
Amen.