The Church is a Field Hospital for Sinners.
Christians believe that, in the person of Jesus Christ, God has come among us as one who speaks our language and shares our life. Over 2 billion people worldwide believe this, as have countless people over the past 2,000 years. Their experience of Jesus has transformed their lives and their vision of how God wants human lives and our world to be.
In the person of Jesus Christ, we see the human face of God, revealed to us through the Bible and the teachings of the Church, under the inspiration and guidance of the Holy Spirit.
What Jesus Shows Us
Jesus’ life, words, and deeds teach us what God is like. Just as Jesus went about doing good, showing mercy, forgiving sins, and healing human hearts, minds and bodies, so we believe that God continues to do these things through the Church and Christian people today. Jesus teaches us the dignity of every human life and that all people are precious in the sight of God.
The Cross and Resurrection
Jesus was put to death because his teaching challenged the beliefs of his day. His claims about who he was invited people to see God in a new light, as revealed in Jesus as his only Son. Through his death on the Cross, Christians believe God has forgiven our sins – the ways we choose selfishness over love. Through Jesus’ resurrection, God has opened the way to eternal life with him forever.
Living the Good News
The first disciples preached the truth and power of Jesus’ resurrection because it transformed their lives, their understanding of God, and their hope for the world. It is the same truth and power that draws people to Jesus today.
This is the Good News Christians share: through Jesus, we may have a living, dynamic relationship with God, know the healing power of his forgiveness, and hope for eternal life.
Faith at St Mary’s and St Matthew’s
At St Mary’s and St Matthew’s, we seek to offer all people an experience of the Christian message's beauty, truth, and goodness through welcome, outreach, hospitality, and care. Whether in the beauty of our worship, the generosity of our hospitality, or the peace of our church buildings, we seek to radiate the love of God in all that we do.
We offer regular courses for those who want to explore faith or prepare for baptism and confirmation. Wherever you are on your faith journey, we invite you to walk with us. We don’t claim to have all the answers, but we offer openness and a safe place to explore life’s big questions.
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Registered Charity (England & Wales)
no. 1203323
The Church is a Field Hospital for Sinners.
We emphasise sacramental worship (the Mass or Holy Eucharist) celebrated in a traditional Anglo‑Catholic style,
with strong orthodox teaching and preaching, supportive pastoral care,
a caring parish family, and responsibility to our community and the greater world.
Address
The Parish Office,
99 Church Road,
Ashford, TW15 2NY
Phone
+44 1784 259093
Email
office@smam.org.uk
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