St James Vision
Our vision for St. James is shaped around our history as ‘The Barn Church’:
‘Growing God’s Faithful People,
Celebrating God’s Generous Harvest,
Sharing God’s Sacrificial Love’
Growing God’s Faithful People
We are committed to;
· Growing all age disciples of Jesus who love God, themselves, and other people.
· Biblical learning that is related to our everyday lives.
· Personal and public prayer.
Celebrating God’s Generous Harvest
We are committed to worship that;
· Celebrates God’s generosity in creation, in community, and ultimately in Christ.
· Is relevant for different ages and backgrounds.
· Expects God to act in power to heal, reconcile and resource for holy & adventurous living.
Sharing God's Sacrificial Love
We are committed to;
· Working with others to use our gifts to serve our neighbourhood, city, nation and world.
· Living our lives responsibly in ways that do not destroy God’s world or other people’s opportunities.
· Supporting people and projects that offer hope and justice for the poorest communities of the world