Ruislip Manor Methodist Church Torrington Road, Ruislip
A commitment to radical discipleship
in Ruislip Manor Methodist Church
in Ruislip Manor Methodist Church
Commitment to the life of the church is becoming less an expression of faith and more a part-time leisure activity that people opt into from time to time as it suits them,
The consequence of such ad hoc attendance is a loss of sense of community and corporateness.
Often the notion of “going to church” or “being in the church” relegates to a secondary position the idea and practice of being a disciple of Jesus,
The consequence of this attitude is losing touch with the purposes and goals of Jesus’ life and ministry, namely
The consequence of such ad hoc attendance is a loss of sense of community and corporateness.
Often the notion of “going to church” or “being in the church” relegates to a secondary position the idea and practice of being a disciple of Jesus,
The consequence of this attitude is losing touch with the purposes and goals of Jesus’ life and ministry, namely
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the commitment to be counter-
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the offering of an alternative vision of the world where people are liberated to be more fully themselves
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the challenging of anything that stands in the way of justice and peace
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the undermining of the power of the economically and spiritually elite
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the subverting of the status quo which always serves those in power
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the stance of hope and openness to a new future which is, despite the evidence, possible.
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Five Dimensions of
Partners in the Community.
Being involved with other organisation and individuals in the community such that the lives of those living in the area might be enhanced.
Partners in Worship
Increasing the participation of all ages both in services and in the preparation of services leading to a more corporate and collective approach to worship. A means of allowing people to inspire one another by expanding different methods and ways of being together as a celebrating, praying, listening and learning community of faith
Partnership in Faith Development.
Enabled in existing small groups and possible through conversations, personal reading and devotion
Partnership with the World.
Lifting perspectives beyond the immediate community to encompass the issue of difference which emerges from engagement with other cultures and with alternative economic attitudes and realities.
Partnership in Stewardship.
Promoting and achieving a more realistic and selfless attitude to personal wealth and time.
The Challenge