Electoral roll

We hope that you have felt welcomed at St Mary’s. If you would like to get more involved, one way is to join the church’s electoral roll. This page explains what the electoral roll is all about.

Being on the electoral roll of St Mary’s, Elmesthorpe:

1. Shows that you are a full member of St Mary’s. It is a crucial way of sharing in and supporting the vision for the church, giving you the right to vote at the Annual Church Meeting.

2. Is a statement of commitment. It is a way of saying that I am going to develop the spiritual part of my life within a particular church family. Many people today struggle with the concept of commitment but we want to affirm that continuity in relationships and stability in a place of worship are of real value in knowing God better.

3. Is to be accepted and loved for who I am. It is a source of joy.

4. Is a way of acknowledging that I have an important part to play in the life of the church.

5. Is an acknowledgement that I need other members of the church to help me fulfil my God-given potential.

6. Is to give assent to the historic creeds and beliefs of the Church.

7. Doesn’t exclude the possibility of differences in opinion however. We realize that we all need to grow in self-awareness and have prejudices that need to be challenged.

8. Implies a desire to support the church in various ways according to personal circumstances: through prayer, financial giving, offering time and talents, encouraging others.

9. Is an encouragement to receive support, affirmation and love from others in the Church community.

10. Expresses a desire to serve the mission of God in our particular parish and diocese and in the wider world.

Along with joining the electoral roll is a desire to attend worship. If you are unable to do this due to illness or infirmity, and would like to receive Holy Communion at home, please get in touch and we will be happy to arrange that.

If you would like to join the electoral roll for St Mary’s, please speak to Jane Pyatt or complete this online form. Alternatively you can pick up an application form in church and return it to the church office.