At Sanctus1 we welcome because we have been welcomed. In response to this and in obedience to Christ we serve others. This service is rooted in our dialogue with the Bible and Christian tradition and by its nature is missional to the world.

As a Christian community, Sanctus1 is made up of people who are either committed to, or are exploring a journey into, a relationship with God through Jesus Christ and with one another. As a community we have shared values: welcoming, serving, rooted and missional.

Our values are often held in tension; we serve yet we recognise that it is important to also to be served, we listen but we also need to speak out; we are open to our culture but must also be critical of it.  

Missional - We believe that God is already active in our world, and we aim to join with God in God's ongoing mission. This means we are engaged in the changes happening in Manchester and the wider world. We believe that God has a vision to transform our city in ways that are just and which foster human flourishing.

Welcoming - Christ meets every one of us and brings us near. In response to Christ's welcome Sanctus1 aims to be welcoming to all people. We therefore aim to reflect a diversity of theology and experience from all walks of life.

Serving - Our community is able to function and flourish by following the example of Jesus who served others. There are many ways in which the community is able to give and serve reflecting the diverse nature of our God-given talents.

Rooted - Sanctus1 is a Christian community which interacts with the Bible as we recognise God's unique presence within it. We draw from a rich vein of Christian tradition across denominations, including the Nicene Creed, as it informs our everyday lives and guides us into the future.

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