The Church of England, of which we are members, here south of the river, seeks to be a witness to the revelation that God has given us in Jesus Christ the fullness of Himself, and that our community of faith engages with the modern world in an inclusive and caring way, taking seriously the commandment to love one another as Christ has loved us. Our two congregations that make up our worshiping community consist of a variety of people from different backgrounds and include all ages. At St Martin’s our location is urban and lively with many areas of engagement with the wider community. St Peter’s is more rural and, like St Martin’s is a central beacon for both the worshiping community and the wider of a Christian presence called to witness the message of the gospel that: God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. The Gospel according to John. 3: 16 & 17