Mission statement
The foundation and heart of our Mission as the People of God in LSM is our Eucharistic and sacramental life, in which we are built up as a community in Jesus Christ, seeking to worship God in the beauty of holiness, and to serve Him in daily life.
Particular objectives for 2007/2008
Worship:
To make our celebration of Sung Mass at weekday festivals more widely known.
The life of prayer:
To underline the corporate value of the daily office and to encourage participation in a month of guided prayer.
Teaching:
To work on and try out elements of a joint course to be developed with our linked parishes of St Mary Magdalen, Oxford, and All Saints, Margaret Street.
Young People:
To build on the opportunities developed for young people in the life of the church.
Music:
To make creative use of the resources available for music, including the new organ.
Ministry to visitors:
To improve further the welcome and information we offer to visitors, including virtual visitors to the website To provide a history leaflet in other languages.
Outside concerns:
Further to promote the Overseas Church Links Group and the Social Responsibility Group.
Environment:
To reflect on environmental issues as they affect our parish.
Christian giving:
To review our approach to and organisation of Christian giving.
Ecumenical links:
To respond to the particular initiative for Advent from Emmanuel URC and to pursue suggestions made following the last visit to Chant d’Oiseau.
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