serving the communities of Stanmore, Badger Farm, Olivers Battery, and Winchester Village.
Our Values
Statement of Purpose
Our Parish follows the teachings of Jesus Christ and is a welcoming and lively community. We consider ourselves a faith family that values open-mindedness and open-heartedness.
Rooted in worship, prayer, and fellowship, we celebrate diverse forms of worship happily. We aim to embody love, justice, and service, just as Jesus did. We extend a warm welcome to everyone, creating an environment of acceptance, patience, and compassion.
Dedicated to pastoral care and outreach, we actively engage with our congregations and the broader community, positively impacting others through generosity, hospitality, and practical applications of Jesus' teachings.
As a community hub, we aspire to be a visible presence, promoting a culture of love, devotion, and humility.
Our Parish is committed to continual growth in faith, equipping every member to share God’s love and serve with open hearts, open hands, and an open mind.
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A picture of church from the Bible
​Colossians 3:12-17 forms the biblical foundation for our Parish's purpose.
It captures the virtues and qualities our community seeks to embody, reminding us of Christlike values that should permeate every aspect of our Parish life.
This passage emphasises the importance of love, unity, and gratitude in fostering a thriving and purposeful faith community.
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“As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.
Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.
And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful.
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God.
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”
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Colossions 3:12-17
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Key Value Statements
Key Values
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Worship
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Love
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Service
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Welcome
Key Values Statements
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Worship
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We commit ourselves to various forms of worship and prayer, promoting unity, deepening faith, and inspiring a life devoted to God.
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Love
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At our core, we follow Jesus's teachings by practicing genuine care and empathy. Kindness is not just a principle but a binding practice that creates a loving and supportive space for everyone.
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Service
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Guided by the active force of love, we extend a helping hand within our community and beyond, making a positive impact through acts of kindness, generosity, and selflessness.
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Welcome
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Built on Jesus's teachings, we embrace and welcome all, recognising the inherent worth of each individual. Our commitment to a safe and accepting space ensures everyone finds belonging.