OUR MISSION STATEMENT
“We believe in extending the invitation of God to all”
WE WILL ACHIEVE THIS BY
1. ACTIVITIES
Implementing a diverse range of activities that meets the needs of our community, engaging and growing our team of volunteers
2. WORSHIP
Creating a safe and accessible space, reflecting the diversity of our community, where everyone is invited and encouraged to take a part
3.COMMUNICATION
Listening to our community to better understand its needs and sustaining a conversation in order to meet them
4. DEEPENING FAITH
Encouraging, empowering and challenging people to live out and share their Christian life
5. CHANGING THE WORLD
Seeking opportunities to make a Christian response to change the world through understanding, charity and prayer
OUR TOP THREE
MISSION PRIORITIES ARE
1. Putting Care of Creation at the forefront of the whole life of St Margaret’s.
Reflecting a wholesale improvement in our management of buildings and resources, our culture and focus on the environment within the whole life of the church
Measured by: achieving the Eco-church Silver award by the end of 2026
2. Communicating the Work of the Church:
Developing our physical presence, relationships within the community and wider reputation, our website and social media, to increase our interaction, presence and participation
Measured by: attendance at church and events and online interactions
3. Deepening Faith Engagement:
Generating events, services and wider interaction with matters of faith, spirituality and action
Measured by: range of events & midweek/evening services, attendance, development of vocations
FEEDBACK FROM OUR SURVEY
WHAT DO YOU VALUE AT ST MARGARET'S?
People/Community, Clergy, Music, Worship, Tradition,
Welcome, Warmth/friendliness, Inclusivity, Openness,
Sunday School
WHY DO YOU COME TO CHURCH
Meet God/Worship, Community/People, Peace/space
to pray/reflect, Sermons/Guidance/Teaching, Inspiration,
Clergy, Duty, Children
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT 10AM SERVICE
Sermon, Music, Ritual, Hymns, Focus on kids/family feel, People/Communit, Social time, Prayerfulness, Relaxed, Friendliness, Participation, Coffee, Time with God, Flowers, Sunday School, Children’s Feedback, Lively, Inclusivity, Something for everyone
WHAT MORE SHOULD WE BE DOING TO IMPACT THE WORLD?
Environment, Net Zero, Partner with churches struggling financially, Sing on Putney High St. Interfaith dialogue,
Partner Church communities abroad,
Pray for Christians Overseas, Soup Kitchen
WHAT NEW THINGS COULD WE DO?
Climate Action, Glass Door shelter,
Flower arranging workshops, Lectures, Service for seekers, Evening midweek services,
Visits to other holy places, Running Club,
Monthly discussion group, Cricket Match
WHERE AND WHO WE ARE
How long have you attended
St Margaret's?
Less than 1 year
1-3 years
4-10 years
More than 10 years
How often do you attend a service?
How close do you live to St Margaret's?
Once a week or more!
Once or twice a month
At least once a term/quarter
Occasionally
Within 5 minutes walk
More than 5 minutes but in Putney/Roehampton
More than 30 minutes travel