Objectives and Mission Statement.     

SRMC seeks to be a loving, welcoming and active Christian community, serving and sharing with the world around us, following the example and teaching of Jesus Christ. Currently, we serve the world and community by providing premises for church, community and charitable use, as well
as working with children and youth, refugees, the elderly and the socially disadvantaged.

Section 4 of The Methodist Church Act 1976 states:
The purposes of The Methodist Church are and shall be, purposes deemed to have been since the date of union the advancement of

1. the Christian faith in accordance with the doctrinal standards and the discipline of The Methodist Church
2. any charitable purpose for the time being of any Connexional, District, Circuit, local or other organisation of The Methodist Church
3. any charitable purpose for the time being of any society or institution being a society or institution subsidiary or ancillary to The Methodist Church
4. any purpose for the time being of any charity being a charity subsidiary or ancillary to The Methodist Church.

SRMC Mission Statement

With the help of the Holy Spirit, we seek to live our lives as a loving community with each other and the world around us, following the
example and teaching of Jesus Christ and worshipping God.

As a church we seek to be...

A loving community to:

• Offer pastoral support, fellowship and prayer to all recognising that it is an expression of God's love
• Be a welcoming church that promotes a sense of belonging and values every member
• Share the good news of God's love made known through Jesus Christ with all ages
• Be aware of the needs that arise in the local community and wider world and respond as we are able
• Engage with other Churches and organisations to promote justice and peace and bring good to our world as part of God's mission

Following Jesus to:

• Help people grow and sustain their faith through Biblical teaching, fellowship and prayer
• Encourage everyone to use their gifts and exercise their ministry in the church and in daily life
• Provide opportunities for people of different stages of faith to explore the way of Christ
• Promote a pattern of whole life discipleship that recognises that being a Christian impacts all aspects of life and calls for responsible stewardship of money, time and resources
• Enable the nurture and development of children and young people in the Christian faith

Worshipping God:

• Worship in ways that are honouring to God, that help us focus upon Jesus Christ and increase our awareness of his presence through the Holy Spirit
• Develop opportunities for prayer and spending time seeking God
• Provide worship that is welcoming, family friendly, and accessible to people of different abilities
• Encourage participation in worship, recognising and utilising the talents and gifts of the congregation
• Develop forms of worship that are relevant to the world in which we live, that are uplifting, challenging and of good quality.

Strathmore Road Methodist Church in Rowlands Gill joined with Chopwell Methodist Church on the 1st September 2019 to become one church on two sites. Whilst Covid-19 restrictions have provided everyday challenges, the joint churches have sought to explore together what it means
to be one church family, with two centres of mission. The Church is now seeking to develop its mission and witness across the Derwent Valley. In so doing, we encourage lifelong learning in the Christian faith and seek to provide opportunities for people to develop their faith and understanding.