St John’s Mission Statement

Gourock St. John’s is:
A family gathered in love, striving for justice and joy, blessing the broken-hearted, and sharing the hope of God’s kingdom.

A family gathered in love,
     —all ages and experiences
         sing and study together,
         laugh and cry together,
         grow in faith and life together.
         We are not perfect, we are a work in progress
         and there’s always room at Christ’s table for more,
         so all are welcome!

striving for justice and joy,
      —by standing up for what’s fair and right,
         challenging systems that harm,
         working toward a world that sustains us all,
         joining our creativity with creation’s joy.
         The Holy Spirit has work for us to do.

blessing the broken-hearted,
      —by walking alongside each other,
         holding one another’s stories with grace,
         sharing comfort and practical support,
         with compassion and prayer.

and sharing the hope of God’s kingdom.
      —standing on God’s promises,
         trusting the Spirit’s leading,
         we will be the hands and feet of Jesus,
         serving with love, joy, and generosity.

Don’t forget! We are not perfect, we are a work in progress and there’s always room at Christ’s table for more, so all are welcome!