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Vision Statement

The Diocese of Gloucester is the Anglican
family of God in and around Gloucestershire

We are a family of Christian communities, gathered around the Bishop, who belong together, to the Church of England, and to the worldwide Anglican communion, who are strengthening and encouraging one another in making Christ known.

The Diocese of Gloucester
Vision, Values and Priorities 2007 - 2011

We are called in the power and grace of the Holy Spirit:
  • to proclaim and live the gospel of Jesus Christ,
  • transforming lives and communities,
  • advancing the Kingdom of God.

We will hold, and be known for, these values...

Celebrating God's Love
  • Cultivating a spirit of thankfulness
  • Relishing time spent together
Being Obedient to God
  • Discerning his will through our shared resources of scripture, reason and tradition
  • Relying on God's grace and equipping for service
Encouraging risk taking
  • Valuing the order of the church but recognising that changing times require us to take risks
  • Affirming the freedom of local discernment and expression of God's will.
Being committed to all people
  • Engaging with our local communities
  • Staying with those on the edge of the church and society
  • Valuing our history and heritage
Respecting one another
  • Valuing our diversity
  • Rejoicing in vigorous debate
  • Affirming the principle of 'as well as' and not 'instead of'
  • Giving the young a voice
Expecting accountability and transparency
  • Encouraging a culture of openness with one another
  • Recognising the need for clear communication and effective structures of decision making
Sharing and learning with the Worldwide Church
  • Delighting in our membership of the church at all levels
  • Co-operating with Christians from other traditions and denominations - not doing separately that which we can do together.

In light of our vision and values, our priorities are...

Worship and Prayer Offering worship that honours God and transforms lives
  • Encouraging prayer as the foundation of our life and mission as a Diocese.
  • Offering excellent liturgical resources for use in the Diocese.
  • Providing formational training and development of worship leaders and congregations
  • Encouraging local experimentation
Proclamation and Service
Reaching out into our local communities
  • Renewing our commitment to evangelism
  • Focusing on the spiritual needs of the 20-33 year olds especially (the missing generation).
  • Encouraging social responsibility at a local level towards our communities and our environment
Growing Leadership
Strengthening local leadership
  • Encouraging local communities to identify and develop new models of leadership
  • Equipping clergy to lead their churches into growth
  • Encouraging lay and ordained vocations in every parish
Nurturing Disciples
Building up the people of God
  • Caring for clergy and people
  • Teaching the faith with clarity and confidence
  • Developing discipleship programmes
  • Working with young people through schools and youth work
Stewardship
Ensuring a stable future for a committed church
  • Teaching on Christian commitment
  • Careful stewardship and development of resources
  • Working together towards financial self sufficiency within the Diocese.





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