The Core Values of both churches are set out below but we would say that the ultimate aim and purpose of all we do is more or less summed up in our motto:
"To know Christ and to make him known.”
To know God in Christ through the Holy Spirit
We commit ourselves to regular worship
We commit ourselves to promote and depend on prayer, as churches and individuals
We commit ourselves to respond to the grace of God by being generous, hospitable and welcoming
To know God as he has revealed himself in the Holy Scriptures
We commit ourselves to reading, studying and teaching the Bible
We place ourselves under the authority of Scripture as our guide in matters of faith and Christian living
We commit ourselves to studying and applying the Bible individually and in groups
To make known the Good News of Christ
We commit ourselves to taking the Gospel to the people of our parish and town
We commit ourselves to supporting and praying for overseas mission and the worldwide Church
We commit ourselves to equipping our members for their life of Christian witness and work from Monday to Saturday
To promote the life of the Church of Christ
We commit ourselves to the pastoral care of our members
We commit ourselves to developing the social and community life of our two congregations
We commit ourselves to fostering and passing on the Christian faith amongst children and young people
To promote the life of the Church of Christ
We commit ourselves to the priesthood of all believers; every member has a ministry within the life of the church
We commit ourselves to the Church of England, to warm fellowship with other local churches, to support the Evangelical Alliance
To make known the truths and values of Christ
We commit ourselves to involvement in and service to our local community
We commit ourselves to seek for justice in our world
