Our Mission

Called by God to live life in all its fullness.
Supporting and seeking the life of our town, our local environment and the wider world.
Enabling people to live God’s life to the full in their daily lives as much as within the church.
‘I have come that they may have life and have it abundantly.’ John 10.10
We worship and respond to God whose life is present in people and events outside the church as much as inside, through the Holy Spirit.

Called and transformed by the love of God made known in Jesus Christ.
Having a heart and compassion for the people of Romsey
Loving God with all our heart and loving our neighbours as ourselves. Mk 12.30-31; Matt 22.37-39; Lk 10.27
Growing in the love of God through inclusive liturgy, worship and common life.
Recognising God whose love is close to everyone but especially those facing adversity.

Called to the service of others and putting God’s Kingdom before self.
Serving the needs of our local community and contributing to the wider good.
Thy Kingdom come, on earth as it is in heaven.
Following Jesus who came not to be served but to serve. Mk 10.45; Matt 20.28; Jn 13.1-17
Recognising the signs of God’s Kingdom in the world and in the church.

Day-to-day communal life, liturgy and worship
Congregations developing open, hospitable, welcoming approaches to day-to-day communal life, liturgy and worship.
We think it’s possible to be a church without being defensive or closed-minded. The Holy Spirit works as much beyond the church as within it - we look for God at work and join in.
God wants us to live before death as well as after.
HeartEdge is about deepening and widening the congregation.

Partnering with others in forming relationships, releasing the gifts of strangers
Engaging local need and addressing social justice.
We do unbelievable things when we start with our assets rather than deficits.
It’s possible to be compassionate with those excluded or in trouble, in a way that enhances community.
Care comes not from altruism but recognition of our own need, and desire to be transformed by the strangers God sends us.

Re-imagining the Christian narrative for the present
Visual and performing art and ideas, re-imagining the Christian narrative for the present moment.
Exploring new avenues of arts from expand and encourage new cultures within church and the community.

Finding income streams to achieve financial sustainability and grow flourishing programmes
Commercial activity generating finance, creatively extending and enhancing mission.
We think it is possible to have commercial activities available within Church that demonstrates a wider understanding of the Faith.
By allowing our assets - likes buildings and facilities - to broaden and appeal to a larger market we remain at the centre of our community, valued and considered by all.