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vision and values

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ad33 is a registered charity which exists to advance in life and help young people through:
  1. the provision of recreational and leisure time activities provided in the interest of social welfare, designed to improve their conditions of life;
  2. the provision of support and activities, with a Christian ethos, which develop their skills, capacities, capabilities and faith, to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals.

our values are:

  • to be a relevant and accessible part of God's church.
  • to openly and honestly communicate the gospel of Jesus Christ.
  • to serve the community in kinver in a vibrant and welcoming environment.
  • to listen and to love.
key to our vision is providing a safe, welcoming and relaxed environment where people are able to be themselves. ad33 tries to be credible, relevant and adaptable, recognising that different people's needs may well be varied as well as changing over time. the aim is to provide a living community where people can come together and belong, despite any differences. it is recognised that this will sometimes involve sacrifice or compromise on matters of style and personal taste for those involved, to more effectively communicate with those who are not, whilst remaining true to the purpose of each group forming part of ad33. there is a balance to be found between being natural and uncontrived whilst challenging individuals to explore their faith and beliefs.

ad33 is an outward-focussed (evangelistic) vision. all expressions of this vision should exist primarily for those who are not yet involved. that is not to say that those already part of the groups should be ignored, but that those who are already involved should be strengthened and nurtured so as to connect with others.

ad33 aims to contribute to building a church family in kinver (but not exclusive to kinver) meeting in a variety of ways, including traditional and established forms of church as well as newer initiatives such as open fresh expressions.

above all, ad33 aims to be church community at the centre of the wider community.

why ad33?

ad33 is from the latin anno domini 33, or the 33rd year following the birth of Jesus Christ. it represents the year that: