The Astwell Benefice Profile 2018
The Astwell Benefice Profile THE ASTWELL BENEFICE www. astwellparishes.org.uk St. Mary Magdalene, Helmdon, and St. Lawrence, Chapel at Ease, Radstone St. Mary & St. Peter, Lois Weedon & Weston with Plumpton St. James the Great, Syresham St. Mary the Virgin, Wappemham St. John the Evangelist, Whitfield Vision Statement: Whilst always respecting the individual histories and identities of our six ancient buildings and their communities, we work as one, together as a united Benefice, in governance, in mission and in ministry. Our aims are: • to grow disciples, to reach out into our communities and beyond and to serve Christ in all we do • to increase church attendance, involve children of all ages, share our knowledge, experience and enthusiasm and do all this as one Church in the body of Christ Our present 3 year unifying trial will move us together, into a new future, where we face each new challenge through Christ and with Christ and in Christ. We are the Astwell Benefice - 6 churches, one Church 2018 Welcome to the Astwell Benefice - 6 churches, 1 Church Welcome to The Astwell Benefice Church profile which we hope you will enjoy reading. It will provide you with a full and comprehensive view of each Parish church, their services, congregation, ministry and outreach work which all help to form the Astwell Benefice. We look forward to meeting you. The Benefice comprises five parishes and six churches and we are currently in our first of a 3yr Trial as a united benefice church, working together to spread the good news of Christ throughout the Benefice.
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