ALL SAINTS WHITSTABLE VISION STATEMENT

 

All Saints Whitstable commits to a mission of sustainable growth and genuine welcome, seeking to live out the Gospel of Jesus Christ in our community.

 

GOING DEEPER, REACHING OUT, COMING ALONGSIDE

 

1.           Going Deeper in our journey with God

 

We acknowledge that sustainable mission begins with a healthy spiritual heart. Just as a branch must remain in the vine to bear fruit, we must focus on spiritual growth to ensure our energy is grounded in God's strength.

 

 

Our Action: We will create "room to breathe" for new ideas in prayer, study, and worship, moving beyond surface-level engagement. This includes initiatives such as Sacred Space, Lectio Divina, seeker courses, discussion mornings, and Quiet Days.

 

2.           Reaching out with Christ's love

 

We are called to be a visible presence in Whitstable—a light on a hill that cannot be hidden. We view our building, heritage, and creativity as gifts to be shared with those who may not yet know they are welcome.

 

Our Action: We will leverage our unique heritage through tours, arts activities, and concerts to create accessible entry points for our neighbours. By strengthening ties with campus groups like the Nursery, Scouts, Guides and Brownies, we aim to create a loving community in which the mission of the church can thrive. We aim to form closer ties with our baptism and wedding and funeral contacts into the future. We will explore many other ways we can reach out to our community such as through our children's workshops and our use of the vicarage garden and Forest school.

 

3.           Coming alongside each other in the Spirit

 

We seek to emulate Jesus on the road to Emmaus, walking beside others rather than standing above them. We aim to be a church of warmth and inclusion, accepting everyone regardless of background, gender, race, beliefs, or sexuality.

 

Our Action: We commit to practical ministries that support the isolated and vulnerable by helping build community in this part of Whitstable. We will strive to manifest God's love through tangible care and by creating safe spaces for all.