Welcome To St. Mary's
FROM OUR RECTOR
A Place Where All are Welcome
One of my favorite images used by Jesus to describe the Kingdom of God is a great banquet. The Gospel of Matthew describes the one who hosts the banquet as bound and determined to have his guests enjoy the feast. The invited guests are from various walks of life; the master even sends his servants out to bring people in from the road and byways. For me this image says a great deal about God. God goes to great lengths to have people included in the celebration. This image tells me a great deal about what the church should be. And, what St. Mary's strives to be for any and all who visit. At St. Mary’s we are busy bringing in God’s Kingdom. We seek to understand through study; we strive for devotion through worship; and we always search for ways to serve others. For these activities are central to the Kingdom that Jesus invites us to embrace. I hope that you will come and see what God is doing in the midst of this historic and diverse community of St. Mary’s . There is a place for you, and there is a need for the gifts you have to offer. Come and worship with us. Come and study with us. Come and serve with us. The invitation comes first from God and from the whole parish family of St. Mary’s-on-the-Highlands.
THE REV. HUEY GARDNER / Rector
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Mission of St. Mary’s-on-the-Highlands
St. Mary’s mission is to serve God by proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ within the Parish and into the world by worshipping in the Anglican tradition, by faithfully administering the sacraments, and by ministering to the spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of our Parish family and our community.
Vision of St. Mary’s-on-the-Highlands
St. Mary’s will offer a wide range of worship, education and outreach experiences that draw people closer to Christ.St. Mary's will...
- be a resource parish to its neighborhood and the Diocese, engaging in shared ministry and offering hospitality.
- adopt an organizational structure that is mission driven, responsive, and accountable.
- offer a wide range of worship and educational experiences that draw people closer to Christ.
- identify improvements to its facilities that will fully support its programs, ministries, and community relationships.
- embrace a program of continuous stewardship of its time, talent, and treasure to connect us to Christ and to each other.
Peace be with you.
