The St Mary’s Ministry Leadership Team and District Church Council have recently approved a new Purpose statement and associated values, following a period of listening and consultation with the congregation, namely that-

St Mary’s is a Church whose purpose is to glorify and worship God; to follow Jesus, and, through his Holy Spirit, grow to be like him; sharing his transforming love

and is also a Church where .....
Our values
everyone is welcome; people of all ages are valued, respected and encouraged to join in;
people are encouraged, as individuals and with other people, to grow spiritually through prayer, using the Bible and by putting their faith into practical action.
we generously offer our time, money, talents and spiritual gifts for God’s work in our local area and world-wide. We do this through practical service, taking care of others and evangelism;
we are especially committed to serve the welfare of Great Baddow;
we are led collaboratively to be the local “Body of Christ” and part of the world-wide family of Anglican Churches;
we offer healing prayer, mutual support and encouragement to everyone;
everyone is helped to live out their Christian faith in daily life;
we are unafraid of creativity, change and growth as we follow the Holy Spirit’s leadership;
we enjoy a variety of approaches to worship and spirituality;
our building is offered as a visible, peaceful, attractive and well-used centre for spiritual, caring and social activity.
Some of these values are realities today, and some are aspirational, but they all embody the direction we are moving as a congregation.

Come and join us, come and join in!