St. Mary Episcopal Church
Reclaiming Our Mission

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The Vision Document

The Vision Document, which is included here, is comprised of:

  • A Core Values Statement (what we value as revealed by what we do now at St. Mary’s)
  • A Mission Statement (what our purpose is)
  • Five Vision Statements (what we want to be several years from now)

    OUR CORE VALUES as a Christian community

    We are a Parish that embraces our Episcopal tradition and lives out our Baptismal Covenant. We value:

    Worshipping as a Sacramental church with a rich and grounded liturgy
    Nurturing each other and providing a warm welcome to newcomers
    Affirming and supporting our members’ gifts and passions to be servants of the Lord in the world
    Building a sense of family and community
    Growing spiritually through prayer, bible studies, and education

    OUR MISSION in our community and the world

    To proclaim Hope and reveal God by

    Forming and equipping disciples of Christ,
    Giving thanks, and
    Reaching out to those in need through service and hospitality.

    OUR VISION of St. Mary’s several years from now

    Worship and Music:
    We provide a variety of services during the week to invigorate our worship and heighten our sense of community. These services are inviting to visitors and relevant to our daily lives; they draw everyone into a closer relationship with God. Music plays a large role in our worship and parish life. The musical offerings are of high quality and in a variety of musical styles, and they provide youth and adults of all ages opportunities to use their artistic gifts.

    Youth Ministry:
    Led by a full time director, youth ministry at St. Mary’s is vital, growing, and exciting. Our youth are shepherded into opportunities to develop as disciples of Jesus, experience Christian community, engage in outreach, develop leadership skills, and utilize their gifts.

    Outreach:
    We support and engage in a variety of “hands on” ministries that meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of people in our local community and beyond.

    Facilities:
    We are implementing a facilities improvement and expansion program to provide inviting, accessible, and safe places for worship, community service, learning, and fun.

    Christian Education & Spiritual Growth:
    We offer various opportunities for Christian formation and spiritual growth, making it possible for everyone to be nurtured in their faith and equipped and encouraged to share the love of Christ with those whose paths they cross. Learning opportunities are offered for seekers, new Christians, and long-time Christians in large and small groups.


    Visioning Resources (PDF)

  • A Prayer for Reclaiming Our Mission
  • Asking the BIG Questions
  • Why do we need a Consultant?
  • Why do we need to do Strategic Thinking?
  • Visioning Schedule
  • Vision Team History


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