UCKFIELD
United Reformed, Baptist and Methodist Churches
In Partnership

...IN THE COMMUNITY

• We acknowledge the rich traditions and treasured structures which are distinct to our denominations both as strength and as hindrance.
• We recognise the hurt and suspicion that has developed through the breakdown of previous conversations and are sensitive to the fears that are still present and that they need to be acknowledged and worked through in accordance with the grace that has been given us through our Lord Jesus Christ.
• We seek forgiveness for past mistakes, which may have caused such hurt and especially for the ways in which our continued division may have hindered the gospel.

In signing this covenant together as the people of God we move forward in a new journey of affirmation and commitment:

• We affirm our faith in the one God who exists in a community of love, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We are committed to demonstrating the love of God through our partnership in the life of our community.
• We affirm our one calling as disciples of our Lord Jesus. We are committed to our shared responsibility to make more disciples through mission and evangelism.

• Will look for every opportunity in which our stated partnership can be visibly demonstrated. This might be through the initiation of new projects or an examination of how we can help one another further existing work in the community.
• Will explore ways in which, as one, we can proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ and nurture new enquirers into the Christian Faith.
• Will welcome and encourage occasions when we can share in worship and fellowship together in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
• Will in all things commit ourselves to prayer to discern the will of God as to the future nature and identity of His Church.