The development of the Diocesan Growth Strategy is an ongoing feature of life in the Diocese of Glasgow & Galloway. The Vestry Away day in January focused on aspects of the Growth Strategy - especially on Mission and the revision of our Congregational Mission Statement.

Everything we endeavour to do is underpinned by prayer. Please continue to pray for growth and remember the Vestry, Rector and Revd Liz O'Ryan, our Growth Strategy Facilitator, as we all seek to play our part with you in the exciting future that we will share.

A special prayer has been written to accompany the Growth Strategy:

Spirit of our Loving God

in your mercy and compassion

inspire, encourage and empower us

to live and work together as a Diocese

to allow your mission for us to take flesh

through Jesus Christ

our Living and Eternal Lord

Amen

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