pmap january 2014
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Our Mission Action Plan for 2014TRANSCRIPT
Parish Mission
Action Plan
January 2014
Introduction
As a Christian community we believe in a God
who is ever creative, loving and who longs to
see us flourish. At St Saviour’s we are seeking to
nurture and grow this understanding of God.
We recognise that at our baptism we have been
called to be lights to the world, shining to the
glory of God. Although from generation to
generation how we express this may differ, the
eternal truth remains – that God is love. Most
importantly, in order to see where we are going
and what tools we need to get there, we
recognise that we need a common vision to
unite us.
Having reflected on the great variety of gifts and
experiences we bring to this community, and
asking ourselves what Jesus would do in this
setting here today, we have agreed that God is
calling us to live, pray and think as mature
followers, fully engaged with modern life.
This Mission Action Plan has been written to
help everyone in the parish share in our vision,
working together for the common good.
Live
Jesus said, 'I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly' (John 10.10)
Firstly, we have identified as our most important concern the need to place God at the centre of
everything we do. We believe that it is God’s church and God’s mission to the world, and that it is God
who invites us to be his co-workers and witnesses to all he has done and still does for us in Jesus.
Faith is awakened when we admit our need for God and surrender to his overwhelming love, when we
live no longer for ourselves but for him, and allow his Spirit to work in us.
Specific Measure Action Resource Time
To be more
committed to
Fairtrade
Ensure only
Fairtrade tea,
coffee and sugar is
used,
annual tea party
Fairtrade
Champion
Budget, supplies ordered,
marketing of party
October 2014
To develop our
sense of
community
More people are
involved in home
visits
Welcomers and
anyone else
interested
An open meeting, to
identify next steps
July 2014
To improve our
internal
communications
Our notice boards
and leaflets will be
reviewed and
updated
Communications
Committee
Support of Communications
Committee
July 2014
To improve our
public profile
Development of
website and
marketing of
events and
facilities,
bi-annual drinks’
party for room
hirers
Communications
Committee
Quarterly meetings
Budget for refreshments and
help with setting up and
clearing away
December 2014
To encourage
newcomers
Quarterly New
Members’
Evenings
PCC Budget for refreshments and
help with setting up and
clearing away
December 2014
Pray
Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness (Psalm 96.6)
Secondly, we acknowledge that life is a journey, a pilgrimage, and that God calls us together to help
each other on the road which we believe will lead us one day to Heaven.
Confidence in God is nurtured when we actively express this support by focussing on prayer, study and
offering a safe place to explore life’s big questions. Worship should strengthen our sense of being a
community guided by God, and we believe that all should have the chance to grow deeper in their
faith.
Specific Measure Action Resource Time
To foster the
links with
iconographer
Fr Regan
O’Callaghan
Fr Regan will
continue using the
Studio and Pimlico
Room for classes. He
will preach and hold
an icon exhibition
PCC and
Fr Regan
PCC agenda item
and Events Diary
Review by June 2014 and
December 2014
To strengthen
relations with
our sister parish
Prayers offered,
regular contact
maintained
PCC PCC agenda item
and use of social
media
July 2014
To develop
‘The Ark’
(children’s
ministry)
More leaders/helpers
will have come
forward, enhanced
use of Pew Packs
PCC and Ark
leaders
Updates in all
newsletters, open
meeting of those
interested
July 2014
To play an
active part in
the deanery
We will host a
deanery-wide event
PCC Internal and
external
communications
July 2014
To develop our
Parish Choir
Minimum weekly
attendance of 12
members
Director of
Music and
Choir
Secretary
Updates in all
newsletters, flyers
circulated in local
community, regular
choir practice
December 2014
To develop the
‘All Age’ Parish
Masses
Four services will be
held during the year
Vicar and
Ark Leaders
Planning meetings January 2015
Think
The one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows bountifully will also
reap bountifully (2 Corinthians 9.6)
Thirdly, we believe that God loves everyone equally, and that we are called to be all-embracing too.
We recognise though that we live in a world of great inequality, and that as the Body of Church we are
all called to address this, sharing the Good News with everyone we meet.
As actions speak louder than words, we seek to witness to our faith not by preaching and teaching
alone, but also by practical deeds that will really benefit the wider community. We acknowledge that
our greatest strength is our membership, and all have duty to use our resources for mission.
Specific Measure Action Resource Time
To prepare for
our 150th
anniversary in
2014
Detailed plans and
arrangements for
Dedication Festival
weekend have been
drawn up and
invitations sent out
Communications
Committee/Vicar/
Churchwardens
PCC agenda item
Budget, support of
Communications
Committee
May 2014
To host
successful Lent
courses
2 weekly groups, each
with at least 10
participants
Vicar Lent course,
assistance with
hospitality
April 2014
To refresh our
Parish Hall
Detailed plans will
have been drawn up
Building Sub-Committee,
PCC
Meetings, budget May 2014
To run a course
on Christian
‘basics’
At least 5 people will
be Confirmed
Vicar Confirmation
course, assistance
with hospitality
July 2014
To increase our
monetary giving
Planned giving will
have increased by
25%
PCC Stewardship
programme,
involving all on
Electoral Roll
June 2015
To actively
promote legacy
pledging
Development of
marketing materials
Legacy
Officer/Communications
Committee
Support of
Communications
Committee
October 2014
To run a course
nurturing
Christian faith
1 weekly group, each
with at least 20
participants
Vicar Autumn course,
assistance with
hospitality
November 2014
Regular Services
Sundays
8:00 am Mass (BCP)
10:00 am Parish Mass
Monday to Friday
8:00 am Morning Prayer
12:30 pm Mass (Tuesday and Thursday)
5:30 pm Evening Prayer
Parish Office Opening Times
Monday to Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday closed
The Church is usually open for visitors during
office hours.
Parish Directory
Vicar
Fr Matthew Catterick
020 7592 9733
Office Manager
Lorraine Miller
St Saviour’s, Pimlico
St George’s Square
London SW1V 3QW
parish office - 020 7834 9520
www.stsp.org.uk
Charity Registration Number 1131373