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To be a church faithful in worship, responding in joy and reflection to God's
love and Word.
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We regularly worship together and with other local Christians, offering
praise and prayer and exploring the Good News of Jesus Christ as we
have it though the Bible.
Details of Sunday worship are on the main notice board. Mid-week
worship with the Burford Day Centre is offered at 12-15 on Wednesdays
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To provide accessible and meaningful worship and education for people of
all ages.
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Worship includes Communion once a month. Services are varied
in style and all ages worship together, with younger people then
learning and worshipping in their own groups. A creche is available.
Open groups meet during the week for Bible Study and discussion
of topical issues. Occasional short courses are arranged.
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To reach out into our local community, meeting needs as we are able.
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The Burford Day Centre, intended primarily for those living alone, runs
on Wednesdays including lunch.
Our youth organisations, including Scouting and Guiding, are open to all.
Our premises are available to the local community.
A Charity Christmas Card shop runs from late October to early December
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To respond to needs in the wider community. |
We take an active interest in social issues and in the local and overseas
work of brother and sister Christians and those of other faiths and
none. Considerable funds are raised for charitable agencies and we
engage in specific projects through the Council for World Mission
and the Commitment for Life programme.
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To provide support and fellowship for all who wish it.
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Those associated with the congregation are cared for through a system of pastoral
oversight for which the Elders are responsible. A Prayer Network is
open to requests for prayer and 'Palmers Prayers' is published monthly.
Social occasions are arranged from time to time.
'A Place for Coffee' is open on Saturdays from 10.30 until noon.
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