Our Vision
Bringing God's Heart
To
The Heart Of The Community
Our vision here at St. Ed's
Our Vision at St. Ed’s is to bring God’s heart to the heart of the community.
We don’t believe that we take God out into the community, rather that we go out in to the community and join in with what he is already doing
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St. Ed’s has been embedded in the heart of the community for over 700 years. Today we engage with our community in lots of different ways; providing affordable clothes and household items through our charity shop, The Partnershop, which donates profits to local, national and international charities. We provide great, affordable food and a welcoming warm space in our Stable Centre Café. We host and run the Trussel Trust Sherwood Forest Foodbank to meet the needs of those who have fallen on harder times in our community. We seek to support local schools and families. And we seek to support all who come to us to mark life's events from cradle to grave. Whether you are rejoicing, grieving, anxious or simply trying to take one day at a time we welcome you
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Through all of these things we bring the love of Jesus to the community and have opportunities for people to find out more about the Christian faith through attending one of our Alpha Courses
St. Ed’s is part of the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham. As we grow forward into the future we will be following the Diocesan vision of “Growing Disciples of Christ with Compassion, Confidence and Courage”
Compassion:
Our Motivation
To meet the world’s deepest needs with Jesus’ love
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Jesus’ first response to people, no matter what their situation or background, was one of compassion. As disciples we will be orientated towards those who are struggling; to the poor, to those in need, to those who are suffering. Our desire is that people encounter Christ and experience healing, hope and salvation.
Confidence:
Our Foundation
To root our life and faith in Jesus
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As disciples we can be confident in our relationship with Christ through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. We are to have deep roots, to be well watered, confident in the gospel, despite the challenges we face in the world. Confidence is the willingness to live out our primary identity in Christ.
Courage:
Our Action
To share Jesus with all our hearts
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As disciples we will have the courage to tell our story with all our heart. Followers of Jesus are to share their faith, inviting others to discover and step into this relationship with Christ themselves.