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declaration of ecumenical welcome



We, the congregation of Aford United Reformed Church, are aware that we are the only church offering regular public worship in Aford: and therefore by decision of Church Meeting we invite all Christians in Aford to play as full a part as they are able in our life and fellowship.


We invite those of Christian traditions other than our own:

To worship and share in Holy Communion with us

To share in the ministry and mission of the Church in this community

To share in the decision-making and leadership of the church (1)

To contribute financially to Aford URC in so far as their continued giving to another church will allow.

We undertake:

To give pastoral care to all who desire it

To incorporate the riches from the worship of other traditions as appropriate

To invite ministers and lay preachers of other churches to take part in leading worship

To consult with neighbouring churches concerning the mission of the Church in Aford

To include this Ecumenical Declaration in the pastorate profile of this church


We have sought and followed the advice of Churches Together in Ashire (our Sponsoring Body) as to which churches should first be consulted, and those mentioned below have given us their blessing and encouragement.

For Aford United Reformed Church Minister.............………….
Church secretary ...............
With the blessing and encouragement of the following churches..........................................…………………...

(1) The Church Meeting may invite other persons who regularly worship with
the local church but who do not want to transfer their membership to the United
Reformed Church to attend and speak at its meetings but no such person shall have the right to vote.
 

Sheila Maxey                                                

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