Mission Statement

St Ives (Fore Street) Methodist Church

As a Methodist community in the heart of St Ives, we seek to follow Jesus’ way of love, service, and joy. We commit ourselves to a way of life that is prayerful, practical, and open-hearted — serving our neighbours, welcoming all who visit our town, and nurturing a place where faith can grow.

Our Mission

To be a Christ-centred, Spirit-led community that:

• Worships with wonder and gratitude, celebrating God’s presence in our lives, our town, and the beauty of creation.
• Learns and grows together, deepening our discipleship through Scripture, prayer, worship, conversation, and shared experience.
• Cares with compassion, offering friendship, listening, and practical support to local people and those who journey here.
• Serves with generosity, responding to need, standing for justice, and working for the flourishing of all.
• Shares God’s love openly, welcoming holidaymakers, seekers, and strangers as cherished guests and fellow travellers.
• Lives hopefully, trusting in God’s transforming grace and seeking signs of the Kingdom in everyday life.

Our Calling in This Place

Rooted in the rhythms of St Ives — its community, its creativity, its coast — we commit to being a church where:

• locals find belonging,
• visitors find welcome, and
• all find space to encounter God’s love through Jesus Christ.