All Saints Ecclesall Purpose & Values

Our Purpose

To be a welcoming, outward-looking and multi-generation Christian community, worshipping God and sharing our life and faith with Ecclesall and beyond.

Our Aims

Worshipping God - We seek to be joyful in worship by:

• Offering a variety of styles of worship

• Growing teaching and ministry across all generations

• Providing opportunities to engage with the Holy Spirit.

Living in Faith - We will support the church family to grow in faith and experience the work of the Holy Spirit by:

• Equipping all to grow in knowledge and wisdom of the love of Jesus

• Encouraging the church family to be rooted in prayer

• Developing vibrant outward facing ministries

Sharing the Good News of Jesus - We will provide opportunities and resources for others, both within the parish and beyond, to experience God’s love and come to faith through:

• Christian witness in our daily lives

• Proclaiming the good news of the Gospel

• Enhanced links with and support to our mission partners

• Seeking to meet the needs within our locality through compassionate support

• Engaging in initiatives that tackle social justice

• Participation in caring for God’s creation.

Enabling Aims - We will ensure All Saints Ecclesall is a well-run, financially viable, safe and appropriately resourced church by:

• Strengthening the financial resources of the church

• Updating the church office and halls

• Making best use of the church building

• Ensuring robust safeguarding