At our Café Church on our 126th Anniversary Sunday we discussed ways St Aidans may continue to serve the Northcote community in the 21st Century.
We suggested the following:
- Continue on the path we are currently travelling – worship services
- Continue being Kids Friendly
- Continue to demonstrate love and sharing
- Become more active in sharing our faith
- Demonstrating our core values by what we say and do
- Build on our strengths and continue current outreach
- Continue to branch out in ways that involve our community
- Involving others, using a team approach
- Continue on hosting Friday Fun Nights and KIDS N ALL
- Be careful not to spread ourselves too thinly, but be strong in what we are currently doing
- Look forward to opportunities with our new intern Roxy
- Continue Drop Inn for Residents of Regency at Shoal Bay Villas
- Continue to strengthen ties with Northcote Primary
- Supporting Hospital Chapel Services
- Continue donating food to Inter – Church North Shore Food Bank
- Continue giving to those in need: eg Christmas Boxes
- Doing good without being dogmatic
- Create volunteering opportunities in the community
- Clean up projects in our community
- Listening and addressing people’s needs were we are able.
- St Aidans to become a meeting point, mutual support and a place of refuge
- St Aidans to be a place of learning and support.
- Invite those outside, neighbours and visitors to have fellowship over a meal
- More entertainment and education with creative activities for KIDS and YOUTH
- More youth involved with ARK@S
- Keep up with Technology
- Be more decisive in advertising our presence to the wider community, that we are KIDS Friendly