Vision & Strategy
Building an inclusive community of Christian love, faith, witness and action
Our vision and mission strategy formulated in 2018, and under constant review, offers a response to these central questions:
- Who are we?
- What do we do?
- Where are we going?
- What are our values?
- How will we know we have succeeded?
- What happens now?
Who are we?
An inclusive community of Christian love, faith, witness and action.
What we do?
Hampstead Parish Church aims to be
- a compassionate, open church, both locally rooted and a globally connected;
- confidently sharing the good news of God, Father, Son and Holi Spirit;
- seeking justice, welcoming all, and walking alongside one another in faith and love.
Where are we going?
With God’s help, Hampstead Parish Church is committed to
- growing in impact and numbers
- offering open welcome and active invitation
- helping people of all ages to come to and deepen faith
- being creative and generous in offering worship, developing mission and working for justice
- acting in partnership with others to pursue shared goals
What are our values?
In every aspect of church life Hampstead Parish Church aims to be
- inclusive and loving
- reflective and experimental
- transparent and accountable
- accessible and participative
Activities will be reviewed to ensure that these values permeate every aspect of the church’s language, behaviours, meeting pattern and use of resources.
How will we know we have succeeded?
We will look for
- Growth in numbers across generations / backgrounds
- A deepening of faith, confidence and understanding
- Increased creativity in all that we do
- A culture of compassion, generosity, invitation and hospitality
- Positive collaborations with external partners
What happens now?
The priorities set in 2018 included
- Recruiting and employing a Children and Youth Worker
- Offering new ways for people to worship, and come and grow in faith
- Attracting and retaining 20s-40s
- Welcoming and supporting more than one refugee family
- Hosting the C4WS shelter for the homeless, and developing involvement in homelessness and housing justice
- Conducting a thorough review of the building and facilities to make them immediately accessible, more flexible, and a means of fulfilling the vision
- Reducing our environmental impact
We constanly review our priorities in the light of events, and are working on a new Mission Action Plan to be established in 2023
What can we do to be involved?
The whole Mission Action Plan can be found on our website.
In October all are invited to review their financial giving.
There are opportunities to volunteer and serve in a range of areas. Look out on the notice sheet, e-letter, magazine and website.
Contact the office with any queries or ideas.
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