Vision

Welcoming, witnessing, serving in the heart of the city.

Mission Statement

To know Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour and to make him known, proclaiming the gospel, through

  • the building of strong, hospitable, multi-cultural and Indonesian congregations in the inner city offering purposeful, creative and diverse expressions of worship;

  • the creative fostering of our historical, biblical and reformed heritage as a ‘First Presbyterian’ church; and

  • nurturing and teaching people in the Christian faith, promoting a climate of loving service and caring for society and creation.

Values

  1. We will work cross-culturally to build a community of mixed cultures and generations united by Faith.

  2. We will commit ourselves to growing spiritually through meaningful, joyful participatory relevant services of worship, and through prayer and Bible study.

  3. We will welcome in Christ’s love all who approach our doors, particularly those in need, and will seek opportunities for extending hospitality.

  4. We will support each other in living the Christian life and will foster the welfare of our parish: the elderly, the young, the families and individuals in need of help.

  5. We will value the contribution and talents of every person, creating opportunities for them to be involved in the mission of the parish and will actively foster the involvement of children, young people and families.

  6. We will value the historic foundations of St Andrew’s whilst building a living Church that is relevant to our times and committing ourselves to be part of God’s mission in the world.

  7. We will demonstrate in our relationships with others Christian qualities such as love, compassion, generosity, sensitivity and respect.

  8. We will welcome new challenges and have a positive attitude to changing old practices and implementing new initiatives when it is necessary.

  9. We will consult widely, assess needs and priorities, and consider the matter prayerfully before making a major decision.

  10. We value our links with the Universities.