^{St. Mary’s Episcopal Church}

MISSION STATEMENT:

We believe Christ calls us to proclaim and practice our faith with compassion, thereby making a difference in the lives of our members and our neighbors in the heart of the city.

PARISH GOALS:

We strive to achieve the goals developed through the 2003 parish discernment process:

Children and Youth: Sustain and strengthen our programs for children and youth, making a special effort to incorporate our less involved children and youth and their families as well as children and youth from the community.

Seniors: Strengthen our ministry to and by seniors.

Newcomers: Welcome newcomers and integrate them effectively.

Nurture: Nurture our clergy, staff, and lay leaders.

Members: Empower our members to share their varied strengths.

Finances: Strengthen further the financial condition of St. Mary’s.

Tradition: Honor our Anglican tradition in its depth and variety and share it with the larger community.

Adult Education: Strengthen our adult education ministry.

Facilities: Maximize the potential of our current facilities and location.

Other Churches: Seek opportunities to minister with other downtown churches.

Outreach: Sustain our current outreach ministries to the community and look for other ways to serve our neighborhood.

April 2004